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A Country Of Contrast: Facts and Impressions of Vietnam
I saw a sea of helmets from the bus window after arriving in Hanoi, all riding on motor scooters, darting in and out of traffic. My initial (and lasting) impression of traffic in Vietnam was “no rules or regulations” and everyone tries to “fill a…
And, now for something completely different: Savannah.
Had your fill of golf and beach? Been to the outlet malls twice this week? For a true change of pace, take S.C. Route 170 and the impressive Talmadge Memorial Bridge over the Savannah River, exit on Oglethorpe Street and swoop right into historic downtown…
Beaufort - A Love Story
I love Beaufort in an almost embarrassing way. I love the way the air smells in the spring. Even as I write, the scent of jasmine and salt makes me almost giddy with an adolescent-like crush. I love the way the marsh grass changes with…
CH2 Retreat to Palm Key
More often than not, the fast paced lives we chew on day in and day out make us regurgitate over and over the notion of “getting away” or “taking a weekend”—even those of us who live on this rumored island of relaxation called Hilton Head. We…
Comeyuh Come Home
The Greyhound bus ride had taken about 24 hours, most of them uneventful if you don’t count the wild-eyed man peering over the stalls in the women’s restroom during the layover in Washington, DC. I re-read Scott O’Dell’s children’s classic, Island of the Blue…
From Bagdad to Hilton Head in 48 Hours: Operation Rest & Relax caps off phase one of troop appreciation vacations
It is almost impossible to imagine. Army Lieutenant Colonel Mickie Williams is in Bagdad, Iraq on June 1. It is the end of his third tour. About 48 hours later, he and his wife Fran, daughter Loreal, and son Stefan walk through the doors of…
Goin' Over to 'Fuskie
My first “day trip” to Daufuskie was November 2, 1978, before there were regular day trips to the secluded island. I was directing a photo shoot for a record album cover (remember those?) for a jazz group that my company represented. The cover design called for…
Hawaii: Much More than a Beach!
Aloha! Mention Maui and it immediately conjures up visions of beautiful beaches, suntanned surfers and natives dancing the expressive hula. But did you know that this tropical paradise of fun-in-the sun and world-class resorts also holds stunning mountain scenery, reclusive holiday hideaways, the world’s largest…
Latitude Adjustment - Vituoso: Making Good Vacations Great
Imagine this: A special anniversary is coming up, so you and your loved one decide to celebrate with a long weekend in New York City. You discuss your options with your travel consultant who then reserves a Towers Room at the Waldorf Astoria. You arrive…
Latitude Adjustment: Adventures in Paradise
Since childhood, I have longed to visit tropical islands. My first introduction to the South Pacific was the musical and movie of the same name, inspired by James Michener’s classic novel. I could sing every song and dreamed of living on mystical Bali Hai. Then…
Latitude Adjustment: Exotic India
Wanting to visit India since reading M.M. Kaye’s The Far Pavilions, I was excited to begin my journey. Arriving in New Delhi at 10:30 p.m., I was amazed to be in “rush hour” traffic. At midnight in September, the temperature was 100 degrees, making an…
Latitude Adjustment: South America Sizzles!
Until just a few years ago, South America was one of the travel world’s best kept secrets. As recently as 1986, twenty-seven years after becoming a travel consultant, I had seen nothing more of South America than Cartagena on a quick cruise port call. But…
Live the Yachting Life for a Fraction
Q. What could be better than owning your own yacht? A. Owning your own yacht with four or five other people. “Let me give you some numbers,” Captain Chris Parker said. “Ninety percent of all boats leave the harbor 10 times a year. Five percent never leave.…
They Came in a van from Ohio
(Note on how stories happen. CH2’s graphic artist, Elisabeth Reed not only came up with the story idea about the typical family vacation on Hilton Head Island, she came up with the family. Kelly Schreck, Elisabeth’s good friend, and her family, had been coming to…
Time's Up!
Washington, DC, December 31, 2007—Author’s Note: I became somewhat obsessed with the concept of time when covering a story in Elgin, Illinois some decades ago. Elgin was then known as the “Home of Time,” because it was the headquarters of the Elgin Watch Company, popular…
Vigilant Guard: Daufuskie Island is in Good Hands
On April 20, at approximately 1 p.m., Beaufort County suffered a 7.3-scale earthquake. On April 21, over 2,000 SC National Guard, their compatriots from neighboring states, Beaufort County’s Emergency Management Department, and first responders went into action. You didn’t feel it? Not to worry. The above…
Viva Las Vegas!
If you haven’t been to Las Vegas in the past five years, fuhgeddaboutit. Forget the hotels that offer little except tables and slots; forget casino hotels that cater only to whales (high rollers); forget the small, dark rooms designed to keep you in the casino;…
I saw a sea of helmets from the bus window after arriving in Hanoi, all riding on motor scooters, darting in and out of traffic. My initial (and lasting) impression of traffic in Vietnam was “no rules or regulations” and everyone tries to “fill a…
And, now for something completely different: Savannah.
Had your fill of golf and beach? Been to the outlet malls twice this week? For a true change of pace, take S.C. Route 170 and the impressive Talmadge Memorial Bridge over the Savannah River, exit on Oglethorpe Street and swoop right into historic downtown…
Beaufort - A Love Story
I love Beaufort in an almost embarrassing way. I love the way the air smells in the spring. Even as I write, the scent of jasmine and salt makes me almost giddy with an adolescent-like crush. I love the way the marsh grass changes with…
CH2 Retreat to Palm Key
More often than not, the fast paced lives we chew on day in and day out make us regurgitate over and over the notion of “getting away” or “taking a weekend”—even those of us who live on this rumored island of relaxation called Hilton Head. We…
Comeyuh Come Home
The Greyhound bus ride had taken about 24 hours, most of them uneventful if you don’t count the wild-eyed man peering over the stalls in the women’s restroom during the layover in Washington, DC. I re-read Scott O’Dell’s children’s classic, Island of the Blue…
From Bagdad to Hilton Head in 48 Hours: Operation Rest & Relax caps off phase one of troop appreciation vacations
It is almost impossible to imagine. Army Lieutenant Colonel Mickie Williams is in Bagdad, Iraq on June 1. It is the end of his third tour. About 48 hours later, he and his wife Fran, daughter Loreal, and son Stefan walk through the doors of…
Goin' Over to 'Fuskie
My first “day trip” to Daufuskie was November 2, 1978, before there were regular day trips to the secluded island. I was directing a photo shoot for a record album cover (remember those?) for a jazz group that my company represented. The cover design called for…
Hawaii: Much More than a Beach!
Aloha! Mention Maui and it immediately conjures up visions of beautiful beaches, suntanned surfers and natives dancing the expressive hula. But did you know that this tropical paradise of fun-in-the sun and world-class resorts also holds stunning mountain scenery, reclusive holiday hideaways, the world’s largest…
Latitude Adjustment - Vituoso: Making Good Vacations Great
Imagine this: A special anniversary is coming up, so you and your loved one decide to celebrate with a long weekend in New York City. You discuss your options with your travel consultant who then reserves a Towers Room at the Waldorf Astoria. You arrive…
Latitude Adjustment: Adventures in Paradise
Since childhood, I have longed to visit tropical islands. My first introduction to the South Pacific was the musical and movie of the same name, inspired by James Michener’s classic novel. I could sing every song and dreamed of living on mystical Bali Hai. Then…
Latitude Adjustment: Exotic India
Wanting to visit India since reading M.M. Kaye’s The Far Pavilions, I was excited to begin my journey. Arriving in New Delhi at 10:30 p.m., I was amazed to be in “rush hour” traffic. At midnight in September, the temperature was 100 degrees, making an…
Latitude Adjustment: South America Sizzles!
Until just a few years ago, South America was one of the travel world’s best kept secrets. As recently as 1986, twenty-seven years after becoming a travel consultant, I had seen nothing more of South America than Cartagena on a quick cruise port call. But…
Live the Yachting Life for a Fraction
Q. What could be better than owning your own yacht? A. Owning your own yacht with four or five other people. “Let me give you some numbers,” Captain Chris Parker said. “Ninety percent of all boats leave the harbor 10 times a year. Five percent never leave.…
They Came in a van from Ohio
(Note on how stories happen. CH2’s graphic artist, Elisabeth Reed not only came up with the story idea about the typical family vacation on Hilton Head Island, she came up with the family. Kelly Schreck, Elisabeth’s good friend, and her family, had been coming to…
Time's Up!
Washington, DC, December 31, 2007—Author’s Note: I became somewhat obsessed with the concept of time when covering a story in Elgin, Illinois some decades ago. Elgin was then known as the “Home of Time,” because it was the headquarters of the Elgin Watch Company, popular…
Vigilant Guard: Daufuskie Island is in Good Hands
On April 20, at approximately 1 p.m., Beaufort County suffered a 7.3-scale earthquake. On April 21, over 2,000 SC National Guard, their compatriots from neighboring states, Beaufort County’s Emergency Management Department, and first responders went into action. You didn’t feel it? Not to worry. The above…
Viva Las Vegas!
If you haven’t been to Las Vegas in the past five years, fuhgeddaboutit. Forget the hotels that offer little except tables and slots; forget casino hotels that cater only to whales (high rollers); forget the small, dark rooms designed to keep you in the casino;…
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