

Land of Oz in NC Delights ‘Wizard of Oz’ Lovers
Cast of "Autumn at Oz" at Beech Mountain, NC's Land of Oz. Performances are only a few weekends in September. Check LandOfOzNC.com for...


Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Exhibit Here in the U.S.
The Creation of Adam welcomes visitors to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition (Photo: © Fletcher Newbern) We planned our recent...


Immersive van Gogh Charlotte extended now until Jan. 2, 2022
Van Gogh's famous irises come into view on a huge screen at Immersive van Gogh Charlotte (Fletcher Newbern photo) You’ve likely seen or...


Dog sledding on a glacier in an unforgettable excursion in Alaska
The following appeared on the Holland America blog, 6/28/19. As experienced cruisers with hundreds of days on water, we often encounter...


A Passionate Winemaker in the Alsace Region
An excursion from Scenic Cruises’ Scenic Ruby not only put us in the heart of picturesque Mittelbergheim and its lovely half-timber...


McKinley Explorer Train Delights Holland America Line Guests
For many choosing an Alaska cruise, the word Denali is at the heart of their anticipation – us included. Much like boarding the Belmond...


Keukenhof Tulips: A Must-See in Holland
Funny how things work out, right? Thanks to a comment at a family get-together, we were able to check-off one of our Bucket List...

New Orleans: They've Got a Tour for That
The following appeared in the June/July 2018 edition of Allegiant Air's Sunseeker magazine and is copyrighted. Email...


Telltale moais of Easter Island tell no definitive tales
Article and photos by Kathy M. Newbern & J.S. Fletcher ©2017. All rights reserved. Weathered, oversize gray stone heads sporting...