Travel

By Renée S. Gordon A postal clerk once told me that I needed to pay international postage to mail a letter to New Mexico. She was surprised, as many people are, to learn that it gained statehood in 1912, has a documented history that spans thousands of years and is literally a microcosm of southwestern…

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BPT No matter what you yearn for when you imagine your dream vacation, you can make it happen in one of the 14 distinct communities in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. You may think you know Myrtle Beach — with 60 miles of beautiful coastline, exciting nightlife and family-friendly attractions — but there’s lots more to…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Long Beach, CA (Photo: Renée S. Gordon) By Renée S. Gordon Long Beach, California, situated approximately 30 minutes south of Los Angeles, is a coastal gem with more than its share of lures for the traveler. The city, deemed one of the most ethnically diverse big cities in the country, has an average…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Mexico City FAMILY FEATURES From a tropical retreat to exploring a new culture, summer is an ideal and popular time to travel. With a literal world of options, it can be tough to narrow down just where you want to visit, so get started with these popular destinations for a memorable getaway. Orlando…

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By Renée S. Gordon Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line’s first passenger ship, The Song of Norway, set sail in 1970, heralding the launch of the line. Over the ensuing years, Royal Caribbean has consistently been on the cutting edge in all phases of  the industry, technology, design, art, architecture, personalized service, entertainment, amenities and environmental…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Governors Palace, Williamsburg VA  (Photo: Stacie Stauff Smith / Shutterstock) By Renée S. Gordon Virginia’s Greater Williamsburg, also known as the Historic Triangle, is comprised of the City of Williamsburg and the James City and York counties. This is one of the most historic regions in the nation.  It boasts such singular sites…

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ABOVE PHOTO: National Constitution Center   (Photo: Wangkun Jia / Shutterstock) By Renée S. Gordon The National Constitution Center opened the “Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality” exhibit on May 9 with an introduction to the era and discussion of current political and social ramifications. This groundbreaking exhibition is the first…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Fairmount Water Works and Philadelphia Art Museum   (Photo: Tyler Sprague / Shutterstock) By Renée S. Gordon Philadelphia receives millions of visitors annually and is one of the 10 most visited cities in the United States. People from around the world come for the historic sites and the dazzling array of restaurants, accommodations…

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Family Features The arrival of vacation season means it’s time to stop daydreaming about that getaway and start making some travel plans.  Getting organized for a grand adventure, especially if you’ll be traveling with a group, requires some careful planning before you begin making reservations. Get started planning your dream vacation with these travel tips…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Meredith Monument   (Photo: Renée S. Gordon) By Renée S. Gordon Oxford, Mississippi, located in the northern of the state and the heart of the South, has a long and storied history that begins with the three great tribes — the Choctaw, Chickasaw and Natchez — that inhabited the region prior to European…

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