3 reasons why Vietnam is becoming a mecca for cultural travelers
I was in high school when the North Vietnamese Army captured Saigon. With the passage of time, my memories are vague. I recall Vietnam War videos and photos of America’s…
Why Vancouver is For Everyone
If Canada were a family, Toronto and Montreal would be the favorite children, while Vancouver would be the step-child. More travelers visit the former. It might have something to do…
You’ve never seen Québec City like this
From history lovers to romantics, travelers love to seek out Québec City – one of Canada’s most visited cities. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its remarkable architecture,…
Forget Cabo San Lucas and Cancún; we’ve got a more luxurious and secluded Mexican hideaway
Deep in the south of Mexico, in the pointed toe of the high heeled boot-shaped country, lies Yucatán, just three hours (200 miles) west of Cancún. Off the beaten path,…
Put Singapore on your 2019 bucket list before it’s too late
In the same year that Queen Elizabeth attended the premiere of the Beatles movie “Help!” and the Mariner 4 sent back the first pictures of Mars, Singapore celebrated its independence.…
Why are luxury travelers flocking to this region in Switzerland?
Latitudes is a NEW monthly column where Travel Writer Debbie Stone takes readers to destinations and excursions around the world. Switzerland is known for many things – stunning Alpine scenery,…
Captivating Cappadocia
Gazing at the lunar landscape below me, I feel like I’ve landed on Mars or perhaps dropped into one of Dalí’s surrealist paintings. Picture a spectacular topography of vast plains…
Sonoma County wants culinary travelers to know this one thing
With more than 62,000 acres of vineyards in Sonoma County, it’s easy to become overwhelmed when planning a weekend itinerary. When I glanced at a color-coded Sonoma County map outlining…
Lavish Las Vegas Gets More Expensive for Some Tourists
Everyone seems to have their favorite hotel in Las Vegas. But the price of luxuriating at certain hotels recently increased! Fees for the Aria, Bellagio, The Delano, Mandalay Bay, and…
