Author: Julie L. Kessler

One of the world’s greatest cities, Istanbul is a place so colorful, interesting, and inviting, that once travelers visit Turkey’s most populous city, they will want to return time and time again. Indeed, this was…

After the dark pandemic night comes an inspiring new dawn along with the opportunity to safely discover the world anew. In the case of ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea, it also marks the genesis of a…

To say that I love food would be a vast understatement. When traveling the world, besides enjoying the blissful discovery of restaurants both established and new, I can often be found roaming the aisles of…

To those who love luxury cruising, returning to the high seas in COVID’s aftermath has been both a palpable relief and a palliative pleasure. For those who love true luxury and travel, but have yet…

The Galápagos Islands are without a doubt one of the world’s most rich and unusual ecosystems offering visitors a unique perspective into the marvels of the natural world. Made famous by the discoveries of Charles…

Southern California’s greater Palm Springs region is a haven for cold weather refugees, vacation home purchasers, and for those of you with real estate commitment phobias, great resorts. A trifecta of majestic mountains – Little…

If you are looking for a quick get-a-way from Los Angeles or San Diego or are making a road trip to or through California, Temecula is appealing spot to escape for a few days to…

Nestled in California’s central coast, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, lies the idyllic area of Paso Robles, known by locals simply as Paso. Whether you want to drink wine, buy wine, learn…

In the current, ever-changing environment, traveling safely is of paramount concern for discerning travelers. However, traveling well is also key. Having cruised on several ships since becoming fully vaccinated – all of which required that…