It’s truly a voyage of imagination this spring at the Globe Theatre in London, where actors from all over the world are performing some of Shakespeare’s most famous works in their native languages. How about Hamlet in Lithuanian (that would be Hamletas)? Or Much Ado About Nothing in French (Beaucoup de Bruit Pour Rien)? Some… Continue reading →

One of the most remarkable excursions of my childhood was a two-hour drive east of Memphis to Shiloh National Battlefield. It was my first visit to a Civil War battlefield. I am not sure what I expected, but I was immediately struck by the peacefulness of the rural Tennessee landscape. Take away the stone monuments to Confederate and… Continue reading →

If you’ve stayed at the Grand Hotel, you’ve experienced that sensation of feeling like you’re on a ship – but on land. So, it’s no surprise that the majestic hotel could play host to an event celebrating the history and opulence of the Titanic, the doomed passenger liner that sank after striking an iceberg on… Continue reading →

If you missed the frivolity in Corktown Sunday, you still have time to make plans to join the St. Patrick’s Day fun elsewhere around the country. Fodor’s, creator of the gold-colored travel guides, has selected the Best Stateside St. Patrick’s Day Events. Topping the list is New York City, home to two big celebrations. The… Continue reading →

Trying to stay fit on the road is a challenge, even at the best of hotels. Most roadside hotels are off busy highways, dissuading travelers from taking a run or a walk after check-in. The fitness center is often nothing more than a small dreary room crowded with outdated weight machines. The pool has limited… Continue reading →

Several years ago, I surprised my wife with a trip to Paris for Valentine’s Day.   It seemed like the most romantic of gestures, but I’ve long since realized that I could have been much more daring and original. And, truth be told, Paris was more for me — the Francophile in the family —… Continue reading →

It is not going to feel very wintry in Chicago this weekend, but that makes Snow Days at Navy Pier all that more enticing. If you’ve ever explored Chicago on a blustery winter day, you know it’s not fun! Navy Pier’s annual event celebrates winter with a snow sculpting competition, dog sled races, snowboarding demonstrations… Continue reading →

  Snow may be scarce so far this winter but don’t let that stop you from learning to ski.   Head to the snow-covered (albeit man made) hills of Metro Detroit and take advantage of Discover Michigan Skiing, an annual learn-to-ski program that offers discounts to beginners. The package includes a beginner lesson, ski or snowboard… Continue reading →

Every new year I aspire to travel more, to broaden my horizons and experience something new, something off the beaten path. Some years I succeed; other times I don’t. This time around I’ve made travel resolutions, inspired, in part, by the folks at Kensington Tours, a Wilmington, Del.-based company that offers customized and private guided… Continue reading →