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Foynes: A Small Irish Town with a Flying History

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By Des Townshend
 Where in the world would you find a transatlantic journey that once offered a lounge, a formal dining room, a white linen table setting for up to 35 passengers, a menu of shrimp cocktail, turtle soup, steak, fresh vegetables, peach Melba, and a wide choice of drinks? This was not a transatlantic cruise, because ships took seven to nine days to cross the … [Read more...] about Foynes: A Small Irish Town with a Flying History

Historical Plays Coming to a Battlefield Near You

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By James Ullrich There seems to be an interesting trend starting in the theatre world, one which has history lovers and travel addicts like me very, very intrigued. Theatrical companies are facing declining audiences, many of whom now flock to the more realistic experiences of modern digitally-enhanced blockbusters, and they have been forced to get creative in their … [Read more...] about Historical Plays Coming to a Battlefield Near You

Romantic Dinner in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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By Jennifer B. Graham I’m about to sample my first forkful of Chef Rosario Rubio’s Chicken Waldorf Salad -- Hispaniola style. Yesterday, I had the good fortune of meeting the chef to ask what he would serve a couple on a romantic getaway at the Marina Sands Luxury Resort near Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. With the aid of Elven and Regino, through frowns, gesticulations, … [Read more...] about Romantic Dinner in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

They Made Us Break Our Rule

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By J. Mike Rogers When my wife and I started traveling to the Caribbean over 10 years ago, we agreed not to visit the same place twice -- to see as many islands and resorts as possible. Palm Island Resort in the Grenadines made us break that rule. We just returned from our second visit, and it won’t be our last. Palm Island is not for everybody. If you need flat-screen … [Read more...] about They Made Us Break Our Rule