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It's always interesting to meet fellow passengers on a cruise. I learned that on the first cruise I took as a young teacher while on a six-week European tour in 1976. Since then my husband, Carl, and I have been on several cruises in various countries and on different lines. During that time we have established deep friendships with new cruise ...Read more

Millions of Americans have been spending the last few months tilling soil and planting seeds in their gardens. The National Gardening Association estimates that members of more than one-third of households in this country are flower gardeners, and millions more will visit parks and gardens close to where they live or as they travel to enjoy some...Read more

I recently took a stroll through a charming town in France that, because of its many canals and bridges -- I was told it has 131 overpasses -- is known as the Venice of the area. While some neighborhoods of Montargis (population about 15,000) have a modern feeling, its downtown area retains an inviting medieval allure.

Overlooking the Loing ...Read more

The 12 of us gathered for a sumptuous four-course gourmet dinner, each dish seasoned, served and savored with elan. The artistically folded napkins were rivaled only by the several glasses at each setting aligned to designer specification. The conversation flowed as freely as the wine, laughter bubbling up and over the table like a fine bottle ...Read more