An annual highlight of the first weekend in June are home and garden tours of two of Detroit’s most distinct historic neighborhoods: Indian Village and Corktown.
Indian Village’s 34th annual tour is set for Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seven homes and gardens and one additional garden will be open to ticket-holders, […]

Imagine turning a tree into family, transforming a shrub into history or capturing a memory with a flower.
With a little research and a pinch of creativity, the plot of land outside your home can open up like a diary, to recall a favorite travel moment, recall cherished ancestry or revive local tradition. Here are some […]

The Genesee Country Village & Museum will host its annual wildflower sale at the Nature Center this weekend. The sale will feature propagated plants from Ellen Folts of Amanda’s Garden in Springwater, Livingston County. Selections will include trillium (right), trout lily and maidenhair fern. The sale runs today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 […]

Thailand has been voted top tourist destination in Asia, with respondents citing local culture as their main reason for wanting to visit. The best kept secrets for shopping for Thai cultural items in Thailand are revealed for the coming travelers.
A survey conducted by Visa International Asia Pacific in conjunction with Pacific Asia Travel Association […]

The Borobudur temple, the largest Buddhist monument on earth, was not affected by the powerful earthquake on Saturday that left thousands dead, local officials said.
A mass of forbidding black stone, Borobudur was built in the 7th century by the Javanese rulers of the Syailendra dynasty and is one of Indonesia’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing […]

World’s First Rock ‘n’ Roll Theme Park Unveils Led Zeppelin - The Ride
Hard Rock Park, the world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park, today announced one of the Park’s most anticipated attractions, Led Zeppelin - The Ride. Ascending over 150 feet into the sky, this iconic looping, steel roller coaster will feature a high fidelity […]

Not only are my trips cheap, they make me younger, better looking
I’m about to go on my spring break.
Do I yearn for a Holiday Inn on Daytona Beach or a seaside condo in St. Pete’s? No, I long for a far away, getaway, Mandalay kind of place.
Playa Del Carmen. . . . Kuala Lumpur. . […]

ANNUAL GUIDE TO VIEWING HOMES, GARDENS
Here’s how I’m preparing for the coming onslaught of home and garden tours: I’m buying a new pair of Crocs clogs, a digital camera and a small sketch pad.
The Crocs - yes, they’re geeky and clunky, but their bouncy insoles are so comfortable - will keep me energized from house […]

Honeymooner’s Review Guide recently visited the Island of Kauai seeking candidates for the new “Choice Awards” program which is earned only by the best of hotels and resorts providing Excellence and Value for destination weddings and honeymoons.
Honeymooner’s Review Guide recently visited the Island of Kauai seeking candidates for the new “Choice Awards” program which is […]

Fashion Lensman Peter Lindbergh Helms New Black-and-White Campaign
America’s No. 1 department store intimate apparel brand is touting the simple pleasures in life as the essence of beauty this spring. The lull of lapping waves, a leisurely walk on a deserted beach, children laughing and playing in the sand – it is the beauty of these […]