Reader mailbag: many updates on camps, resorts
Recent reader mail contains all sorts of news and reflections. Let’s get right into it. — Several were in contact about the July 27 death […]
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Reader mail: Megabus, cheap NYC lodging, Quebec travels
Summer must be here because more of you are asking for and sharing vacation advice. Here is a sampling from the reader mailbag. — Since […]
Turk’s Inn, Waswagoning: tales of two endangered gems
When a business loses its owner, it’s heart and survival also are at risk. Wisconsin lost two gems this winter, and their stories have very […]
Reader mail: Baraboo, drive-ins, Grand Canyon, B&Bs
It’s been months since we dipped into the reader mailbag. Here is a sample of your feedback, questions and advice – all of which I […]
Reader mail: Packer pride, hot air balloon rides
Time to sift through the reader mailbag. Keep it coming! Can you take a hot air balloon ride in Wisconsin? Marilyn Gering of Oconto wants […]
Chicago fans share their fave hidden gems
Spiritual sites, ethnic neighborhoods, down-home food, fine fabrics and Asian art are among your worthwhile reasons for stepping away from the Loop and Magnificent Mile. […]
Cash in your assets and see the world
The guestbook was one of the last things I checked during a Tutoko II cruise in New Zealand’s pristine Fiordland recently. One of the handwritten […]
Beloit gains Great American Main St. Award
The Facebook conversation begins in a neutral manner: “Heading to Beloit; seeking your input,” I write. “Head SouthWest – LOL,” responds a high school classmate, […]
Midwest to Middle East: best meals of 2010
An unusual setting helps deepen the dining experience. These six memorable meals are from my travels during 2010. — Traders Point Creamery – Evidence of […]
Good night value: eco cottage to Pod hotel
Good value matters when traveling. Here are six places to find it, from overnights that enriched my own travels during 2010. — Aloft Milwaukee Downtown […]
How to plan an affordable Rose Bowl trip
For Wisconsin Badger football fans, the smell of roses will swell with the end of year. Hundreds reserved a spot for group travel to the […]
Chicago hospitality: outstanding to ugly sides
Use Google when in search of the “lost art of customer service,” and 10,000 references pop up within two seconds. Balance this against economic predictions […]