Denmark occupies an interesting place on the European Continent. Situated mostly on a peninsula that juts into the North Sea, the country also includes the Faroe Islands and Greenland. The capital city of Copenhagen is on the Island of Zealand, east of the peninsula and just off the southwest corner of Sweden (and connected to the…
Extended weekend getaway refreshes for less
Weekend vacations are beneficial to you and your family With the economy still iffy and a lot of jitters over world events, many people wonder about taking a vacation. Plus, their credit card balances may not have dropped much. Even so, an escape is definitely in order. What’s a viable alternative? How about a weekend…
Experience America’s “Revolutionary City”: Willamsburg, VA
Get a firsthand look at America’s founding in colonial Williamsburg, Va. Relive the early days of settlement and experience life in 18th century America through re-enactments and restored structures. Founded in 1632 on land between the James and York Rivers, Williamsburg was the capital of the Colony of Virginia from 1699 to 1780. As such,…
Make Bay of Islands part of your New Zealand vacation
A vacation in New Zealand offers a whole new experience, as I learned during a trip in early 1996. It was a whirlwind tour: Roughly 2-1/2 weeks in North Island, mostly in the northern half. After spending several days in and around Auckland, I got to visit and explore the Buried Village of Te Wairoa…
What to pack: Part 2
How and what to pack for a vacation is one of the more challenging yet fun aspects of traveling. Each destination and season has its own nuances. Some people use packing lists for a vacation, while others wing it. After more than a half-dozen trips to the Caribbean, I have a pretty good idea of…