When one mentions “Memphis” there is only one place in the world which bears that name. Many know it as the home of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Martin Luther King and fine barbecue. To say the least, Memphis is home of the Delta Blues and Beale Street where the muddy waters began to flow for the first time at the turn of the 20th Century.
A must visit when in Memphis is the legendary Beale Street Historic District located in downtown Memphis. Whether you want to listen to street performers play the blues or check out the museums that cater to the birthplace of rock-n-roll it’s all here in the Beale Street Historic District.
If you like wearing turtleneck sweaters in July, your seat is ready for you!? To recap for those of you that haven’t followed the recent Southwest Airlines media scandal: Two young, stylish women, both dressed age-appropriately, were approached by Southwest employees recently and asked to change their attire or cover up before boarding their respective flights.? Both women were forced to cover up under the threat of not being allowed to use their purchased tickets.? Remember that the airline does not post a formal dress code.
SetaraQassim, age 21, was forced to wrap herself in a blanket for the entire flight from Tucson toBurbank, and in the warm summer months none-the-less.? A week before this Kayla Ebbert, age 23, came forward to report a similar incident during her trip from San Diego to Tucson. Kayla was accused of being dressed too provocatively to fly. She was able to resume her flight after adjusting her outfit and being sufficiently humiliated in front of fellow passengers who were able to hear the conflict.
If you’re visiting the Atlanta area and want to escape the city,? relax with a? scenic drive through the rural farmlands southwest of the city. The drive itself is a loop of about 30 miles that takes an hour.
The route will take you through the Cochran Mill Park, complete with hiking trails, waterfalls and a nature center, if you’d like to picnic along the way or just can’t bear to go back to the rat race. This lightly traveled route that sports a canopy of trees through rolling hills and shows it’s best side in Spring and Autumn.
Take Interstate 20 to Exit 49 and go south on Fulton Industrial Blvd. to it’s intersection with State Route 92 to the start of the designated scenic route.
Cruising has become a popular pastime today, and the Caribbean is one of the most popular destinations for first-time and experienced cruisers alike. One of the reasons is that many cruise lines send a number of ships down to this area of the world, making a Caribbean cruise one of the more economical on the market. If you are considering setting sail for your next vacation, the Caribbean may be the exact tropical spot that you have your eye on. But which part of the Caribbean would suit your fancy? Most cruise liner separate this collection of islands into the south, east and western regions, and plan itineraries around one of these areas. All of the parts of the Caribbean offer their own brand of fun and excitement, but for many, the beautiful destinations offered in a southern Caribbean cruise will fit the bill the best.
Until recently I had never thought of a beach vacation in Maine. Maine conjures images of 10 foot snow drifts and moose and mosquitoes - so when I was looking at the Maine Guide one day while planning a trip to Nova Scotia I saw an ad for Ogunquit. My interest was piqued - I saw sandy beaches and kids playing in the water.
Maine Beach Video
This is a video of the beach in winter - but it still looks like fun - more fun when it’s 80 degrees though!
Further research revealed average summer temperatures in the 80’s in July and the average humidity is about on par with the rest of the US.
There’s so much to do in and around Lake Tahoe, that it’s hard to squeeze it all into one trip. If you can only get away for a few days, try South Lake Tahoe which is, of course, on the southern end of the lake where California and Nevada meet.
The Nevada side of the state line is home to the casinos. When I spend my money, I like to get something in return, so I’m not much of a gambler, but the casinos offer much more than a spin of the wheel, a roll of the dice and the magic of disappearing money. They also provide plenty of options for dining and entertainment that impart a vibrancy and flare to the area. Not many ski areas come with casinos and that is part of appeal of this world-class resort.
