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Wandering in wine country
Springtime in California's Sonoma County may not be as picturesque as late summer, but the traffic on small windy roads is almost non-existent, and if you show up at a winery, you'll get the staff's personal attention. Join us for a tour.
Monterey's dramatic coast
California's Monterey Bay and Big Sur offer something for everyone -- at relaxed pace. Find out more here.
Oregon getaway
Portland, Ore., is city with flair -- and a great jumping off place for exploring the rivers, mountains and seashore of the Pacific Northwest. View our report here.
Remembering Normandy
Pay a visit to Normandy, France, where the men fought for a beachhead in Europe and gave their lives are honored. Duane Freitag, a former Milwaukee Journal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editor who served in Vietnam, takes us on a visit to the hallowed ground along the coast of France where the D-Day invasion took place on June 6, 1944.
Mediterranean adventure
The Navigator of the Seas sails away from the setting sun and the Island of Mallorca. Find out more about a cruise on one of the most storied seas in the world.
San Diego
These gardens in Balboa Park were designed to look like gardens at the Alcazar Palace in Seville, Spain. Click here for the San Diego story.
Palo Duro Canyon -- This Texas Panhandle wonder is the second largest canyon in the United States and features many colorful formations.
Click here for the story.
Wandering in wine country
Springtime in California's Sonoma County may not be as picturesque as late summer, but the traffic on small windy roads is almost non-existent, and if you show up at a winery, you'll get the staff's personal attention. Join us for a tour.
Monterey's dramatic coast
California's Monterey Bay and Big Sur offer something for everyone -- at relaxed pace. Find out more here.
Oregon getaway
Portland, Ore., is city with flair -- and a great jumping off place for exploring the rivers, mountains and seashore of the Pacific Northwest. View our report here.
Remembering Normandy
Pay a visit to Normandy, France, where the men fought for a beachhead in Europe and gave their lives are honored. Duane Freitag, a former Milwaukee Journal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editor who served in Vietnam, takes us on a visit to the hallowed ground along the coast of France where the D-Day invasion took place on June 6, 1944.
Mediterranean adventure
The Navigator of the Seas sails away from the setting sun and the Island of Mallorca. Find out more about a cruise on one of the most storied seas in the world.
San Diego
These gardens in Balboa Park were designed to look like gardens at the Alcazar Palace in Seville, Spain. Click here for the San Diego story.
Palo Duro Canyon -- This Texas Panhandle wonder is the second largest canyon in the United States and features many colorful formations.
Click here for the story.
Travel Guide
Cruise Critic -- One of the best if not the best website for keeping up on cruise information, everything from reviews of cruises to details on the newest ships.
TripAdvisor advertises its unbiased reviews. Experience has taught us that no one is "unbiased," but you can read the reviews from people who have actually stayed in a hotel and form your own opinion. We prefer it over any of the more formal guides.
The Travel Mavens website specializes in cruises and golf, but offers insights into many other areas of travel.
Peter Greenberg Worldwide is the website of award-winning TV travel journalist Peter Greenberg, a graduate of UW-Madison. It covers virtually all of travel, everything from dining and business travel to finding deals and understanding a new culture.
ITA Software -- Go to this website for and click on the "Search Airfares" button and you get a comprehensive listing of flight options for your trip. It's not the only place you should check, but it gives a thorough look at the options available.
Cruise Critic -- One of the best if not the best website for keeping up on cruise information, everything from reviews of cruises to details on the newest ships.
TripAdvisor advertises its unbiased reviews. Experience has taught us that no one is "unbiased," but you can read the reviews from people who have actually stayed in a hotel and form your own opinion. We prefer it over any of the more formal guides.
The Travel Mavens website specializes in cruises and golf, but offers insights into many other areas of travel.
Peter Greenberg Worldwide is the website of award-winning TV travel journalist Peter Greenberg, a graduate of UW-Madison. It covers virtually all of travel, everything from dining and business travel to finding deals and understanding a new culture.
ITA Software -- Go to this website for and click on the "Search Airfares" button and you get a comprehensive listing of flight options for your trip. It's not the only place you should check, but it gives a thorough look at the options available.
