Chocolate events entice, especially in Feb.
Do you love chocolate enough to make it a full meal, to bathe in it, or to build a weekend around it? Here are options […]
Articles by Mary Bergin
‘Farm Life’ exhibit examines rural living
There is a lot about rural living that I take for granted, having grown up on a 120-acre dairy farm. I assume that everybody has […]
Exhibit examines Jackie Kennedy’s legacy
When Laura Bush announced recently that her gown for Thursday’s presidential inauguration would be an ice blue number by Oscar de la Renta, the New […]
World of travel shows resilience once again
Channel NewsAsia has issued an amazingly optimistic report about how tourism outlets hit by the deadly tsunami are likely to recover in as little as […]
The year in review: noteworthy lodging
I was in my own bed at the start of this new year, and that’s not a complaint. After spending two months of the past […]
Holiday happenings: nature to nurture
If you are a family with time off because of the holidays, it might be wise to come up with a way to avoid getting […]
Truck driver’s photos from the road dazzle
It is humbling to think about all the good people who intersect our lives briefly, but with impact. That’s what I’m pondering today, as I […]
Five new books guide Midwest travelers
Shopping for somebody who loves the Midwest, particularly Wisconsin? Out of all the new travel books that crossed my desk this year, here are five […]
Lake Lawn Resort expands, upgrades
One of Wisconsin’s oldest resorts is soon to begin a massive transformation that will capitalize on its rich history and may almost triple its size. […]
Uniting of indie eateries has Arizona roots
Don Luria is an original, both in personality and mission. He is a gracious and astute restaurateur in Tucson whose Café Terra Cotta has earned […]
New U.S. attractions are ever-emerging
One of the more educational events that I attend during the year is a trade show for travel vendors and writers. People from all over […]
A good retreat uplifts spirit, connects friends
My heart is enriched and eased because of a recent retreat for women in Lake Geneva. It was one of the rare quiet times for […]