The Big Six: Grand Excursion to PGA events
State tourism staffers are predicting an exceptional year for revenue and visitors in Wisconsin, so big that a half-dozen events/attractions will be hyped at the […]
Johnson & Wales students pamper travelers
OK, here’s your next exam: Make an elaborate sculpture out of candy, and make each component from scratch. This isn’t about frosting a piece of […]
Boutique hotels personalize service
Traveling in style is getting easier to do when close to home, thanks to the slow but steady opening of boutique hotels that provide much […]
Italian fare authentic at Tenuta’s, Kenosha
A gallon of virgin olive oil was one of the oddest holiday gifts that I’ve ever given, and it was bought on a whim while […]
Mohegan Sun redefines ‘casino resort’ image
Consider this phrase: casino resort. It is not just a place to gamble or roast in the sun. It is not anything like the gaming […]
Say mush: Dog sledding blankets Wisconsin
A new blanket of snow is heaven when you’re a skier, a snowmobiler, a skater or a sledder. Sledder? Make that a musher. Dog sledding […]
Diverse ethnic fare: Eat Street, Minneapolis
To my left was a sturdy, red-shuttered German restaurant, the Black Forest Inn. To my right was the simple but cheery-looking Pancho Villa, serving Mexican […]
Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame: the archives
A $7,500 pair of shoes caught the eye of Tom Murphy last April, and he got them – for free. That kind of thing is […]
Vacation condo growth spurts
Was it all that long ago when a respectable vacation getaway meant a modest lake cottage – heat and indoor plumbing optional? Or a patch […]
New NEA grants, waterpark, volunteer trips
If you have resolved to stay home less in 2004, I am happy to point you toward new and great adventures. Two are less than […]
Sheboygan area expands its culinary reach
The Sheboygan County that I know, having grown up there, is the culinary hub for hardrolls, brats and the world’s best burgers. We have dozens […]
Home for the holidays? Say no, then go here
If the notion of being home for the holidays makes you shudder more than smile, getting away from it all could be the best gift […]