EXPLORING FIJI WITH CAPTAIN COOK, by Vicki Andersen

If it was Sunday on the west side of the date line, employers pointed out it was Saturday on the east side and moved their workers to the east. The next day, when Saturday became Sunday on the east side of the date line, employers moved them to the west side of their properties where it was already Monday. In 1879 the entire Date Line was moved east of Fiji and thus resolved this game-playing.....more

VISITING THE HOME OF THE CHAMPS, by Lee Juillerat

Unlike Seals Stadium and Candlestick Park, the Giants' longtime home until moving in 2000, AT&T Park is an attraction. Located along San Francisco's waterfront, it pays homage to Giants past, with statues outside the park of Mays, Marichal, Cepeda and, at McCovey Cove, Willie Mac. Less known is the Seal Statue, behind the park at the Marina Gate......more

ROATAN ISLAND, HONDURAS, by Larry Turner

The underwater world here is entrancing, enthralling, mesmerizing, hypnotic, captivating. Need I say more? I’ll let the photos talk. The emerald shore gives way quickly to the deep blue depths of the reef. I gave up tank diving a long time ago but the next time I go to Roatan, I’ll get recertified and probe deeper into this deep blue enticing world....more

THE COLORADO OUTBACK ON THE RIO GRAND SCENIC RAILROAD,
by Ted and Sylvia Blishik

Once on board, we crossed over the Rio Grande River as we left town. The tracks led through ranchland and blooming sagebrush. The engineer proved he was a virtuoso on the steam whistle....more

LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER, by Lynn Rosen

What kind of adventure party starts at 7:30 on a Saturday morning? When you’re in Zydeco country in Southern Louisiana, don’t ask. Just make up your mind to get up early and get ready to eat, drink, dance and "laissez les bon temps rouler" (let the good times roll)....more

SMOKEY MOUNTAINS A GRUMPY OLD MAN? by Diana Hunt

Great Smoky Mountains National Park visitors mostly never get out of their cars, but Diana Hunt did, for days, and rewards us with what she found to do. Just hike, fish, kayak, bike or ride far enough and you’ll find yourself with just the company of a stupendous diversity of flora and fauna....more

FLORIDA PANHANDLE SEAFOOD by Yvette Cardozo

Slurping oysters minutes from the bay bottom while hunting adventures in food along the Florida Panhandle, home of all things yummy from the sea; plus some of the nicest southern folk you'll ever find....more

JUNEAU JAUNTS by Les Furnanz

We forwent a cruise ship for our first Alaska visit, preferring to relax for a week in one location and sample the best that Alaska has to offer. We wrestled with the question "where's best?" before deciding on Juneau. It helped that Juneau is only 900 miles north of Seattle and connects via direct daily flights.....more