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Lighthouse cruises
Lighthouses have been a fixture of American history from the very beginning. In fact, the ninth act of the United States Congress in August, 1789, called for the states to turn over their lighthouses to the newly formed central government. The Treasury Department administered this new Lighthouse Establishment, which saw a steady increase […]
Know Before You Go
The first time I used hotel reviewing sites was on the eve of our family’s last Christmas Mystery Trip. By 2005, I had planned and conducted more than a dozen of these surprise trips for my wife and two daughters. Since my oldest was to be married the following October, the December, 2005, […]
Local B&Bs
I recently wrote a little about B & Bs as alternatives to chain motels. They’re not for everyone, but if you like what they offer, staying in one can be a welcome change of pace. This week we’ll take a look at some local B & B choices and give you an idea […]
B&Bs
“A home away from home” is probably the best description of bed and breakfast accommodations. In most cases, a bed and breakfast really is home to someone who has chosen to share it on a fee-per-night basis. Size, character and location of a home are usually factors that suggest a bed and breakfast […]
Walking Big Mac
Walking across Big Mac, the Mackinac Bridge linking Michigan’s two peninsulas, is sure to quality as one of Michigan’s most unique travel attractions. Officials planned the first bridge walk as part of the official dedication ceremonies for the bridge in June of 1958. The response was so overwhelmingly positive that the Bridge Authority […]
Indianapolis, Part II
It occurs to me that it would be sacrilege for any treatment of Indy to omit mention of perhaps its loudest claim to fame—the Indianapolis 500. Actually Indianapolis is home to the two largest one-day sporting events in the world, the biggest Formula One race and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) U.S. […]
Indianapolis
A scant three hours or so south is one of my favorite cities—Indianapolis, pride of the Hoosier State and the bustling, fast-paced crossroads of America. Its “crossroads” status is accurate since a web of Interstate highways crisscross the city, and 11 airlines offer flights to nearly 40 destinations daily. What’s more, Indy is […]