Labor Day Weekend in Austin

Labor Day weekend in Austin this year promises every imaginable kind of activity, with something for everyone, young and old, in the works. Some choices for end of summer fun locally include Texas Longhorn events,…

Great Sailing Vacation in Turkey

Turkey is a country rich in culture. On one end, you have the ruins of ancient civilizations while on the other; you have modern marinas that make it an ideal venue to start your Turkish…

Great Sailing Vacation in Sicily

Sicily is considered to be highly rich in its own unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, cuising, architecture and even language. Sicily is an autonomous region of Italy.Sicily covers the largest land area…

Great Sailing Vacation in the Caribbean

The Caribbean islands are classified as one of Conservation International’s biodiversity hotspots because they support exceptionally diverse ecosystems, ranging from montane cloud forests to cactus scrublands. The Caribbean islands are part of an island chain…

Great Sailing Vacation in Corsica

Corsica is the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located west of Italy, southeast of France, and north of the island of Sardinia. Corsica is famed as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte….

Independence Day in Austin

Independence Day is quickly approaching, and there are many ways to celebrate the birth of our country in Austin and the surrounding area. There are numerous fireworks displays as well as performances by the Austin…

The History of Sleigh Bells

For many people, the melodic, rhythmic ringing of sleigh bells brings along inescapable images of winter and snowfall and the smell of Christmas, but were you aware that it goes much deeper than that? Sleigh…