Gail Clifford

Sail and Savor: Vancouver to Los Angeles “Love, exciting and new, come aboard, we’re expecting you!” If these iconic lyrics from the “Love Boat” theme song evoke a sense of …

A Culinary Expedition Through Surrey, BC: Unveiling a Foodie’s Paradise Explore Surrey, BC, a flourishing culinary gem just outside Vancouver, one of Canada’s largest cities, where a world of exquisite …

Concord, California, a city in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, beckons food enthusiasts to explore a diverse culinary landscape that tantalizes the taste buds and celebrates flavors …

Winter Garden’s charming and well-preserved historic downtown area is a must-visit. The streets are lined with quaint shops, boutiques, and antique stores housed in beautifully restored buildings. Strolling through the …

If you’ve believed Orlando goes no further than theme parks, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the different neighborhoods in this sprawling city, excellent entertainment, and dining options. ICON Park, located …

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, perhaps best known as the gateway to Walt Disney World, contains many restaurants, stores, hotels, and vacation club lodgings to support the throngs of tourists that …

While the city of Orlando has a population of just over 300,000, the metro area has more than 2 million. What may be most surprising to visitors is how very …

Located just a few miles north of the City of Orlando, Winter Park’s 30,000 residents enjoy abundant outdoor spaces, a decadent Saturday morning Farmer’s market, and more museums than you …

Doctor Phillips, an affluent neighborhood on the west side of Orlando nestled between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando theme parks, has grown to become a go-to choice for restaurants …

The beaches in Fort Lauderdale don’t have their own separate town as in many communities, instead, they’re simply separated from the city by the beach highway A1A, mostly two lanes …

Sharing borders at the Red Sea with Israel and Saudi Arabia with a view of Egypt across the water, and at the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberius) with Syria, Golan …

Fort Lauderdale restaurants have long been renowned for their high quality, great service, and various cuisines. Because of the number of great Fort Lauderdale restaurants, we’ve compiled a short guide …

It’s hard to believe that the Mall of America has been around for 30 years. A sign in the lobby celebrates Rudy Perpich, without whom the Ghermezian family would never …

Theme park food has come a long way since the 1970s hamburgers and hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and soggy french fries. Though improved versions of each of those are available, …

Considering the vast number of options available, are you curious about Citywalk’s finest restaurants? One of the things you must pay close attention to when visiting Universal Orlando is where …

Whenever you have a chance to follow your child or grandchild through a new-to-you location, like Central Europe, do it! When my daughter participated in the Global Youth Leadership Foundation …

Visiting Chesapeake, Virginia, for the first time, despite having grown up about three hours away, was a better late than never type of experience. We’d expected the historical aspects of …

Superior, Wisconsin, the other half of the Twin Ports, grows annually as a tourist destination as well as a shipbuilding and manufacturing hub. Fur-trading posts were established, primarily by the …

The port city of Duluth, Minnesota remains one of the most scenic places to visit. Located on the largest freshwater lake in the world (by surface area), it’s no surprise …

Want to learn where you can find the best hot chocolate in Scotland? Then you’ve come to the right place! Besides your birthday, there is one more date you should …

Clearwater, Florida retains personal roots for my family. My parents honeymooned here back in 1962. They were college students and wouldn’t have had much money. But they retained a love …

Long before I lived in Arizona, there was something magical about Lake Havasu. Along the west border of Arizona, it creates an oasis with water sports and lush golf courses …

Atlantic Beach, Florida, in Duval County, is part of the Jacksonville Beaches communities. And it’s a pretty awesome “suburb” for Jacksonville residents or visitors to enjoy.  In town for a …

Neptune Beach, Florida, part of Duval County, part of the Jacksonville Beaches communities, retains its own unique flare. In town for a conference, we stayed at the One Ocean Resort …

When I lived in Houston for my medical residency training in the 1990s, Katy, Texas was known as a “cow town” west of Houston, best known to me as the …

Like most big cities, Houston is comprised of many unique neighborhoods. Midtown Houston’s location west-southwest of Downtown allows easy access to the Central Business District with less traffic. Separated by …

I’ve been coming to Kissimmee since I was a very little girl. My parents, who honeymooned at nearby Clearwater when Walt Disney World was still being built, made WDW our …

If you’re looking for beautiful homes, welcoming front porches, a superb lifestyle, and recreational amenities along peaceful and tree-lined streets, you need to visit Celebration, Florida. Because along with all …

Legend has it that Disney Springs was settled in the mid-1800s by a cattle rancher who discovered the town’s namesake springs and the town subsequently expanded from the springs outwards. …

Named after the 18th-century Irish bishop and philosopher, George Berkeley, this lovely college town is located on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay.   Home to the oldest of …

Belize, the youngest of the Central American countries, has handled the Covid-19 pandemic remarkably well. Its wide-open spaces and low population density allowed re-opening to travelers in October 2020. Ambergris …

Placencia, a tiny fishing village with a population near 2,000, presents you with an alternative to tourist Belize.  Settled in the 1700s by Puritans from Nova Scotia, the Spanish – …

Scottsdale, known as a winter playground for snowbirds across North America, remains refreshing even in the heat of summer. The “dry heat” makes a real difference as 100+ F can’t …

Brainerd, the largest and oldest city in the Brainerd Lakes region of central Minnesota, was first seen by European settlers in 1805 during the search for the Mississippi headwaters. Established …

Crosby, Minnesota, a tiny town of under 2500, now relies heavily on cyclist tourism. The city council made a push for this as part of its long-range planning, and, boy, …

Baxter, the second-largest city in the Brainerd Lakes Region, is just north of the geographic center of Minnesota. Incorporated in 1939, it was named after Luther Baxter, an attorney for …

CBS affiliate WCCO named Nisswa 2018s Best Small Town in Minnesota. Nisswa, the activity hub of the Brainerd Lakes region of central Minnesota, has a population of 1,971. This soars …

Prescott, Arizona is a city known for its history and culture.  Located in North Central Arizona, with a population of about 40,000, this former capital of the Arizona Territory is …