Cruising Fiordland National Park
Although our final port on our New Zealand cruise on Princess Cruises' Royal Princess last December was Dunedin, we weren't quite done with the country when we sailed out of port that day. No, fortunately we had a full day to enjoy scenic cruising in stunning Fiordland National Park. The park, which was officially created in 1952 (though a large chunk of it was set aside in 1904), covers nearly 5 percent of New Zealand's area and inhabits the far southwestern quadrant of South Island. Its name and a quick glance at a map give you good hints as to its topography and outstanding features. Deeply cut by steep fiords (as they spell them here) dominated by tall peaks, this stunning landscape was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986 and attracts adventurers for its renowned longer tracks (hiking trails) and fishing. The Māori say it was formed by a demigod from shapeless rock, while a more scientific and less romantic explanation says glaciers which covered the area 2 million years ago carved its fiords and u-shaped valleys. We found our cruise ship offered a great way to view these features as we sailed in and out of three of the park's 14 West Coast fiords.
Talking Travel with Pauline Frommer
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A Pop Culture Weekend
After debuting in 2010, Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo grew into one of the biggest Chicago conventions, drawing more than 100,000 people filling nearby hotels and bringing lots of business to area restaurants and other attractions. Attending every C2E2, I see the growth and changes every year.
Stopover in South Carolina
Ahead of a family wedding in Florida, my husband and I decided to add onto our trip with a stop in Charleston, South Carolina, to visit our friend. Three of our other friends also ventured there that weekend. While we’ve visited the southern city several times over the last few years, we always find new places to explore.
Upper Deck Golf at Wrigley Field
Growing up, my friends and I dreamt of playing in Wrigley Field. Last Saturday that dream came true, sort of. While most of the golf world was focused on The Masters Tournament, several hundred amateur golfers played a nine-hole course inside the Friendly Confines.
1-900-ICE-CREAM
Sunday nights scream for ice cream, right? After seeing 1-900-ICE-CREAM’s drool-worthy post on Instagram introducing their new flavors, I couldn't stop thinking about the peanut butter and espresso soft serve twist offered on the menu for a short amount of time. It sounded like the perfect combo, and I knew I had to try it as soon as possible.
A Weekend in Boynton Beach
I grew up with snowbird grandparents. They used to spend about five months of the year in South Florida and the other seven up north with us in Pennsylvania. Back then, my family would typically visit them once — sometimes even twice — a year for a week, whether it was over winter or spring break for my siblings and me.
Bachelorette Trip to Rosemary Beach, Florida
Last weekend I celebrated one of my friend’s bachelorettes in Rosemary Beach, a coastal and laid-back community on Florida’s panhandle located about 20 minutes west of Panama City Beach. Her maid of honor booked a gorgeous, three-story property just steps from Inlet Beach, and it comfortably accommodated all 10 of us.
St. Regis Longboat Key
The only The St. Regis to open in the United States in 2024 happens to be in my backyard.
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Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead Completes Renovation
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