By Bill Becken (Editor’s note: This is the second and final part of a series on travel agents and the cruise industry, following Part 1 published December 1). As depicted earlier in this series, the cruise business in 2014 will continue to edify not just guests but travel agents—as was done so well during 2013–with […]

America’s Party in the Entertainment Capital of the World rings in 2014 with a Rockin’ Countdown, some over-the-top fireworks, A-list celebrities, plenty of sparkling wine and some boast-worthy concerts. Here is the run-down:

What happens when Cowboys get the blues? Curious travelers can find out at the 30th annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko this year happening January 27 – February 1, 2014. It’s literally the Sundance of ranch speak as cowpokes, range mamas, buckaroos and aficionados of veterinary science come down from their saddles to wax […]

Story and Photos by Susan McKee Water is the reason for Venice. In prehistoric times, fishermen settled on the 118 small islands in the lagoon at the northwest corner of the Adriatic to take advantage of easy access to the sea’s bounty.

Crazy for Spain: Super-charged Packages at the Ritz Madrid The legendary Ritz Madrid, sitting in the center of the city’s museum district, has “Mad Packages” this season for those in love with Spain. Mad for Spain This package focuses on Madrid’s cultural highlights, including world-famous art, historical architecture and traditional cuisine. The ‘Mad for Spain’ […]