Does saving money on a first class vacation sound like an oxymoron? Well, I’ve done it and so can you. Recently, our family decided to take a first class vacation, travel in style, and save money at the same time. Here’s how….choose an exciting family destination, but go off-season when the weather is still good.[…]
Prior to departing for a vacation, I would suggest reading a novel, seeing a movie or renting a video that features your destination. If you are heading for New Orleans, a “must read” is the classic A Confederacy of Dunces, a Pulitzer Prize winner by John Kennedy Toole. The unforgettable Ignatius Reilly is one of[…]
Sabra – a prickly pear found in Israel; tough on the outside and sweet on the inside. Native born Israelis are called Sabras because their personalities match the fruit. I was invited by Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in New Orleans to write a travel feature about “The Road Home,” the city-wide effort to rebuild after[…]