Author: Julie L. Kessler

Surrounded by gorgeous Lake Lucerne and only an hour from Zurich and 90-minutes from Basel, there much to love about Lucerne, the very heart of Switzerland. If you’re here in the winter, there is of…

In the widespread and critically acclaimed film, “A Real Pain,” Jesse Eisenberg went back to Europe to see where his grandmother lived, and noted, “Our grandmother survived when the whole world was trying to kill…

Generally speaking there are a whole host of reasons to take a cruise: the ability to visit several interesting ports of call without the need to unpack and repack, specialty curated excursions, and great entertainment…

Many would-be cruisers are under the impression that because there are so many dining choices while onboard a cruise – often available 24-hours a day – that gluttony reigns supreme and weight gain is inevitable….

Last week Oceania Cruises added an eighth ship to its fleet, the beautiful, shiny new Allura. On her maiden voyage departing from Trieste and ending in Athens, this 804-foot, all-veranda stateroom ship has a 1,200-guest…

Even to those familiar with other parts of the South, Greenville, South Carolina will come as a complete surprise. To those who have been fortunate enough to visit, Greenville is a delightful place to return…

Macon, Georgia is the type of place that is so chock full of colorful legends, stories, and family lore, a place where a tall tale is just as likely to be served as warm as…

Atlanta has always had a special place in my heart, not just because I love Diet Coke and it’s the home of Coca-Cola, but I was always a fan of Hank Aaron when he played…