The Columbia River covers 1,243 miles as it winds its way through the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The river’s headwaters are in Columbia Lake, nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains of British [...]

Comprising Ontario, Michigan, Superior, Erie and Huron, the interconnected Great Lakes collectively represent the world’s largest body of freshwater. The many hundreds of miles of shoreline [...]

I know we’re all enjoying the Summer Heat now, but before you know it, you’ll be complaining about the cold winds, the rain, and even the snow. Plan your winter getaway right now with [...]

Submitted by Cindy Anderson: People ask me all the time why do I love small ship cruising vs large ship cruises? Well the truth is, it had been about 10 years since I took a large cruise, so I [...]

Take a deep breath. Relax, and smile. You’ll soon be aboard your river cruise in Europe. Whether you’re headed out to enjoy the romantic melodies of the Danube, savor the tastes of Burgundy and [...]

This blog post was first published on Best of the Northwest on April 25, 2018.   Looking forward to a forecast of rain this weekend, I had to get out and enjoy the sunshine yesterday! You [...]

All along the west coast of Mexico, the Riviera offers beautiful beachfront resorts and charming port towns where you can experience once-in-a-lifetime adventures. One of the best ways to explore [...]