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Here’s a trivia question for you. What is the name and location of the last remaining hotel built and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright?

If you guessed the Historic Park Inn in Mason City, Iowa, you are correct! It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was opened to the public in 1910. The entire history of this hotel can be found on their website which is listed at the end of this article. It has recently undergone a $20 million renovation and is definitely worth making the trip to Iowa.

Remember when… English food was considered abominable? Except for we English who loved it, didn’t know better, and it wasn’t until the advent of the early Chinese and Indian cafes that we knew any other cuisine or cooking.  But over the years, especially with the EU making crossing borders easy, the wonderful influx of young chefs from France, Italy, Spain, Germany, etc., has brought fine dining to an Art form in London and beyond.  Let’s take a look at some of the venerable restaurants in London, and it’s all about adapting tried and true establishments adapting to the “latest” trends

Experience the best of both worlds on this exciting cruise AND land tour! Enjoy the splendor of Holland and the Rhine Valley while relaxing on this picturesque waterway. Enjoy entertainment onboard and 3 meals daily, including unlimited wine and other beverages during lunch and dinner. Relax on the observation deck and watch the fairytale landscapes, vineyards, castles, and towns of Holland, Germany and France drift by. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Rudesheim, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg and the open-air museum Zaanse Schans on included tours. Disembark your cruise and spend one night in lovely Strasbourg that features a fantastic farewell dinner in a historic restaurant in the heart of the city.

When I was a boy, my father took my brothers and me to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Coming from England, the wonder of Yellowstone had a profound impact on me – never before had I seen such incredible natural phenomena! 

Traveling whets the taste buds, and when you’re in the most glorious, glamour spots on earth, dining is pure pleasure. A feast for the eyes, the nose, the mouth and the stomach.  Something to be desired, something to be appreciated, so let’s visit a few more wonderful places in great towns.

What a joy it is to experience interesting places and lodging with my fellow Baby Boomers! There is so much to learn about the world and what better way than through travel? We will surely never run out of content to share with you.

There is a well-known saying, “Bagan is (the) spirit of (the) history of Myanmar” and to fully understand the importance and complexity of the Buddhist influence over Myanmar then you really should treat yourself to a hot air balloon flight over the ancient city of Bagan. Although not yet awarded a UNESCIO World Heritage listing, this area is home to the highest density of Buddhist architecture anywhere in the world and stretches across 42 square kilometers of the Irrawaddy plain. I had already spent two leisurely days exploring the area by electric moped, where I  was amazed by the craftsmanship of the builders dating back to the 11th and 13th centuries, however, I needed to experience a “birds eye view,” to really appreciate the historic and cultural wealth of this site.

For the past 90 years the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC has been teaching the lost art of folk crafts in the picturesque mountains of western North Carolina. If you can make it by hand, you can make it here! 

What comes to mind when I say Mozart, Weiner Schnitzel, Sacher Torte and Waltz? You are correct if you said Vienna, Austria. With the Euro being almost on an equal par with the U.S. Dollar, a trip to Europe should be on your agenda this year and Vienna should be one of the stops.

The DOT (Department of Transportation) has issued new rules that took effect on January 1, 2023 that expand and improve rules relating to pets on airline flights. Airline passengers will be able to check all airlines’ animal safety records.

Enjoy the best of both worlds as you explore Hawaii by both land and sea! Start your incredible tour of this paradise with a luxurious stay at a Waikiki Beach hotel, and “Remember Pearl Harbor” as you visit the moving USS Arizona Memorial. Explore historic Honolulu, including the National Historic Landmark, the Iolani Palace. You’ll visit the impressive state Capitol building, Kamehameha’s statue, and the moving National Cemetery of the Pacific, known as the Punchbowl. Now, when it comes to hopping around the Hawaiian Islands, cruising is the best, and most enjoyable, way to get around! Next on your tour, you’ll embark on a 7-night cruise aboard the Pride of America where you will journey to Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. Don’t miss your very own corner of paradise when your ship docks for two days on each island, with spectacular tropical flowers everywhere you look.  Before and after your cruise you’ll enjoy the up-close experiences only guided travel can provide!

Havana has been called a City of Porches. Located on the northern coast of the Big Island of Cuba, it is geographically on Latitude 23.14 North. This means the sun beats mercilessly upon its streets and squares. Why would any city be known for its’ porches?

Glamping is a great way for the whole family to enjoy the camaraderie of traditional outdoor camping with the glamour of hotel amenities. The offer below from Westgate River Ranch (located near Orlando, Fla.) is great to keep in mind with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and several three-day holiday weekends right around the corner!

As part of our 36^th Anniversary celebration, we headed off on a 25-day road trip to Florida. We wanted to revisit some of the places we discovered on our honeymoon in 1979. At the top of our list were The Everglades. We wanted a home base because we wanted to spend a couple of days in the area exploring and taking photographs. We chose the Everglades City Rod and Gun Club as our place to land. It is the Western Gateway to The Everglades National Park.

The American South is a region just waiting to be discovered! There’s an incredibly unique culture and welcoming hospitality that you just can’t find elsewhere. 

As many times that I travel to Paris, the radiance of the city still inspires me.  It is a wonderful and most romantic city to visit - even with your grandchildren!

Looking to discover storybook castles and glittering palaces amidst stunning vistas? Then the ever-popular Exploring the Alpine Countries tour is exactly what you’re looking for! You’ll delight in discovering the picturesque countries of Austria, Germany and Switzerland, all on one tour! Immerse yourself in Vienna and get to know the incredible Schoenbrunn Palace and magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Along this amazing guided tour, you’ll enjoy a lovely cruise along the Danube River and get to savor a dinner at centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant in Salzburg, the "City of Music." Journey to Oberammergau, which is famous for the “Passion Play” that it enacts and it’s expert woodcarvers. Enjoy picture stops at Bavaria’s famous castle, Neuschwanstein, and a professionally guided tour of the Chateau de Chillon on Lake Geneva. Inclusive on this amazing adventure is a scenic train ride aboard the Matterhorn Gottard Bahn, taking you into the relaxing pedestrian village of Zermatt. 

About a 6 hour drive from my Kentuckiana home is one of the largest parks, and most popular wedding destinations in the country… in Gatlinburg Tennessee.  Spring (except for a short week or two during spring break) is a great time to visit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and enjoy some wonderful outdoor old fashion excitement.

There is one road-trip so remote and obscure only the truly committed to getting lost have made the pilgrimage.  Yellowstone National Park provides a detailed planner (details here) for a wholesome family road trip across the heart of America, beginning in the backyard of the Wild West. All you have to do is pack the car. Start off the trip in the stunning South Dakota Badlands and end six days later in the majestic Yellowstone National Park located on the rustic northern corner of Wyoming on the boarder of Montana. And we know what you’re thinking: where the hell is South Dakota? That is precisely the point. 

We all remember the FIRST TIME! Yes, that first time, but all the other wonderful ones that fill our lives with joy and happiness. I was living in San Francisco, a fine place to live, and like so many places I have lived; it’s in the center of so many other things. It’s a hub, to the north and the wine country, to the south LA, Palm Springs, the heat and Hollywood. And, just a short ride away into the mountains for skiing.  And there I fell in love – with skiing and Squaw Valley.

The Oxford Hotel in Bend, Oregon is a boutique hotel that focuses on making your stay a memorable experience. Bend is located 128 miles east of Eugene in the central part of the state, right in the middle of Oregon mountain country and near to Mt. Bachelor. The hotel offers amenities not found in the other hotels in the area. The Oxford is located in the middle of the downtown historic district of Bend.

I recently flew from Louisville Kentucky (my home) to New York City.  As an advocate for special needs individuals I looked carefully at the 2 very different airports I was traveling through.

As a boomer I was blessed with my father having been in the Air Force and we lived in Spain (Torrejon AFB outside Madrid) when I was in High School  What a perfect age to be exposed to other countries and cultures!  

No one has ever explained to me why the hairs at the back of my neck stand on end when I listen to a choir in full voice, but, what I do know is that it’s a ‘good to be alive’ feeling all the same.

So, imagine combining the resounding sounds of 70 choirs of all ages and many nationalities with the magisterial natural beauty of Cornwall, the UK’s westernmost county. Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? 

So best book your flights and tickets and head for the 2015 Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival.