Julie L. Kessler

Nestled on a pristine barrier island just 20-miles from Charleston, SC is a place where souls relax, dreams a…

When one thinks of Charlotte, NC, one’s thoughts turn to banking as it’s the nation’s second largest banking …

In Europe's very heart and bordering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland is Lake Constance.

Over coffee recently, when asked by an acquaintance what was the most valuable lesson learned about the human…

If you head to Venice for inspiring art, opulent architecture, and of course gondola rides, not to mention a …

When one thinks of Milan, Italy's second largest city, one's thoughts naturally turn to fashion, retail thera…

When one thinks of San Antonio, thoughts naturally go to the legendary Alamo, the 18th-century Spanish missio…

Often when taking luxury cruises, guests, including myself, wish to spend more time in port than the usual on…

There are literally dozens of reasons why, when considering which luxury cruise to take, that all considerati…

Discover the charm of Fort Lauderdale with oceanfront views and a tropical vibe at The Pelican Grand Beach Re…

When one thinks of Houston, thoughts may turn to NASA, its annual Livestock Show & Rodeo, the world's largest…

While sunny Florida is often a good choice to visit in order to escape frigid winters elsewhere, this particu…

If traveling to New York City and are seeking a great hotel on the Upper East Side with everything right at y…

Cruisers seeking to experience a mid-size ship with comfortable staterooms, great food, and hospitable intern…

Arriving to or departing from Singapore's award-winning Changi Airport is truly a traveler's Garden of Eden.

If you have traveled to the "usual" tropical islands of Hawaii, the Caribbean, and French Polynesia, and are …

After one has been to the “usual” islands, exploring the islands in this neck of the woods aboard Swan-Helle…

In the critically acclaimed film “A Real Pain,” Jesse Eisenberg went to Europe to see where his beloved grand…

There are many good reasons to travel by river cruise to see some of Europe's highlights. One of course is th…

Discover the stunning Seychelles and hang your hat at Avani+ Barbarons.

If you are seeking to get off the beaten path and experience the beauty of a lush, verdant group of tropical …

Surrounded by gorgeous Lake Lucerne and only an hour from Zurich and 90-minutes from Basel, there much to lov…

Read about Holland America Line's third Pinnacle Class ship, The Rotterdam, and the history of Holland Americ…

Generally speaking there are a whole host of reasons to take a cruise: the ability to visit several interesti…