Archive for the ‘Holiday and Leisure’ Category

Happy Holidays from Savannah! Image by UGArdener Happy Holidays from Savannah! We were there in late December a few years ago and discovered that they really do decorate for the holidays in a special way. This is the famous "Poinsettia Tree" that is put up in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and is made of hundreds of ... Full story

Cadillac Ranch 02 Image by darylfurr To learn more about this place, the Cadillac Ranch, go to the Flickr group here. Please join us. Thanks! The world is shrinking. The population is gorwing and there is no end in sight. With numbers like that, it’s hard to imagine finding the peace we look for.   Everyone needs that little bit of ... Full story

In recent years, as well as recent months, airline trip rules have changed.  If you are planning on flying, you will find that most of these changes have occurred right at airports, namely airport security checkpoints.  If you are about to head off to catch a flight, whether you leave tomorrow or ... Full story

Smoky Mountain cabin rentals offer vacationers the opportunity to have a vacation of a lifetime. The reason for this is that there is just so much to do if you vacation in the Smoky Mountains, and let's face it, to get right out there into the thick of nature is actually a wonderful experience. The wonderful thing ... Full story

French lighthouses stand as dramatic testaments to the nation's maritime heritage. Although many are now sadly in a state of disrepair, their style and historical significance make them a must-see for anyone visiting France. France's lighthouses are obscure historical treasures that hark back to a largely forgotten era of French seamanship . Dispersed along the French coastline, ... Full story