Exploring Cherry Country in Door County, Wisconsin–A Perfect Summer Getaway
Jul27

Exploring Cherry Country in Door County, Wisconsin–A Perfect Summer Getaway

Many in the Midwest may be familiar with the splendors of Door County, Wisconsin, but those from other parts of the country – and the world – will be delighted to learn about what an incredible place it is to visit and explore. Lodged between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, Door County is a 70-mile long peninsula comprised of charming seaside villages, marinas, beaches, historic lighthouses, scenic bays, museums, golf courses, beaches,...

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Uno More Reason to Love Traveling to Mexico
May25

Uno More Reason to Love Traveling to Mexico

Cabo San Lucas. Cancun. Puerto Vallarta. Cozumel. Acapulco. Do you really need another reason to visit Mexico? Well now there is one, and travelers who flock to the country’s popular destinations and have shopping high on their to-do lists will be very pleased, as will passengers aboard cruise ships that hit Mexican ports. It’s a program called Moneyback that is similar to Europe’s VAT. International travelers to Mexico can receive an...

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Magic Mexico: Three Sun & Fun-Filled Days in Puerto Vallarta
Aug31

Magic Mexico: Three Sun & Fun-Filled Days in Puerto Vallarta

If you are looking for an authentic, relaxing and magical vacation by the sea, look no further than Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Situated on the Pacific Ocean in Mexico’s state of Jalisco—the home of tequila—PV first achieved worldwide acclaim when Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton shot “The Night of the Iguana” there in 1963. Its attraction was so strong that the film’s legendary director, John Huston, made it his home in his final...

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Fly Away to LAX–for 8 Bucks
Jun28

Fly Away to LAX–for 8 Bucks

You know what they say about Los Angeles – your best friend won’t even take you to the airport. But now there’s good news for folks living in Santa Monica who get tired of paying $35+ for a cab (or Uber) ride down Lincoln to LAX, and for residents of Hollywood, who require a much longer and more expensive trek. The FlyAway bus to LAX will soon begin serving both those areas–for a nominal $8 each way. So let’s see,...

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From Petrossian to Pinkberry, You’re Getting Upgraded at LAX
May05

From Petrossian to Pinkberry, You’re Getting Upgraded at LAX

Waiting for a recent flight Mexico City from the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX, you might have thought you were at some midsize city airport instead of at the gateway to and from the second largest city in the United States.   It was 10 p.m., not that late according to most people’s standards, yet there were absolutely no food service vendors open in the terminal. What that essentially meant is it that it was...

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