He stared at me determinedly, curling his fingers around the railing as I sipped my early morning coffee on the balcony. As soon as I jumped into my room to grab my camera, he pounced on the outdoor table, stuffing my leftover waffle into his mouth and then ripping open sugar packets and sucking in…
Fairytale Castle Built by American Hotelier for His Wife Was Abandoned for 73 Years in Heartbreak
January 22, 2023
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The story of a stunning castle, lovingly built in 1900 by an American hotelier for his wife, ended in heartbreak when the wife died suddenly at 31. The project was abandoned, and the castle stood empty for seven decades. Boldt Castle is the jewel in the crown of Heart Island, a five-acre private island among the…
Yesterday’s Prisons Are Today’s Destinations
People entering the red-turreted building with barred windows pass by members of a chain gang dressed in striped shirts and trousers who are swinging long-handled sledgehammers. Once inside, the visitors go through a processing procedure to register them as new inmates at St. John’s Old County Jail in St. Augustine, Florida. But rather than being…
Prime Destinations for Your Next Warm-Weather Getaway
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Is it island time? If you have sun-drenched days on your mind, here are five destinations to consider. Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, St Lucia. At this all-inclusive Caribbean resort, set within 85 acres, children will learn about their destination through activities designed for each age group. The…
Highly Anticipated Hotels in 2023
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com With a new year comes a bevy of new hotels and resorts to consider. Here are five to put on your radar. VAI Resort, Glendale, Arizona This bold new resort, set in the Arizona desert, will offer a wide variety of sun-drenched entertainment when it opens in late 2023….
Qantas Flight Forced to Head Back to Sydney Following Potential Mechanical Problem
A Qantas flight to Fiji has been forced to turn back to Sydney due to a possible mechanical issue, a day after a service from Auckland issued a mayday call. QF101, a Boeing 737 bound for Nadi, took off at Sydney Airport at 8.30 a.m. on Thursday and spent almost two hours circling over the east…
Enjoy South Florida’s Quirky Winter Ways With These 11 Activities
By Lois K. Solomon From South Florida Sun-Sentinel Fort Lauderdale—South Florida residents are used to the weird. Mailboxes shaped like manatees, buildings painted pink and trees eating up sidewalks are part of the quirky landscape. For those who appreciate unconventionality, there are abundant outdoor adventures to savor in the coming weeks during this cherished period…
Planning on Traveling Abroad This Summer? What You Need to Know
Americans are ready to travel again. After being cooped up for so long, they are ready to fly. Instead of staying closer to home this time, it looks like many want to try traveling abroad. Other places around the world have caught their eye. Airlines are glad to help them get to where they want…
Ski Vacations Get Costlier as Colorado Pump Prices Surge
By Chunzi Xu From Bloomberg News Pump prices are surging in Colorado as a prolonged outage of the state’s sole oil refinery weighs on locals and ski vacationers, with costs likely to remain elevated until after the summer peak driving season. The outage at Suncor Energy’s Commerce City refinery, which is responsible for 40% of…
Festival of Tall Ships Coming to St. Petersburg Waterfront This Spring
By Sharon Kennedy Wynne From Tampa Bay Times Tampa—A flotilla of a half-dozen tall ships, including a replica of the iconic Santa Maria, will sail into the St. Petersburg waterfront for a festival onshore and off March 30-April 2. Tall Ships America, a nonprofit dedicated to maritime heritage and youth education, is bringing its annual…
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