Indianapolis-based American Trans Air, once an up-and-coming airline, was continually searching for an identity. Established in 1973 as an aircraft supplier to the Ambassador Travel Club, it inaugurated service with a single Boeing 720 dubbed “Miss Indy,” doubling its fleet five years later with a second, “Spirit of Indiana.” But its March 1981 issuance of […]
If you are considering real estate in Magic Valley, then you might consider the following: Magic Valley is a beautiful area surrounded by picturesque mountains. Living in the area has a number of benefits, including its proximity to the great Wood River Valley Recreation Area and Sun Valley Resort (the Sun Valley area has world-class […]
A log cabin means much more than a log home to many of us. The feeling of living in one is very different from the average house we all live in. It makes us feel closer to nature. Just as glass and metal create a contemporary or modern setting, logs and heavy wood create a […]
With over two hundred miles of beaches to explore, you’re never far from a beautiful stretch of sand when you stay at a luxury hotel in Jamaica. There’s plenty to see and do on the island, but on those days when nothing more than a book and a tan will do, you’ve got an enviable […]
Aruba is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is located in the Caribbean Sea north of Venezuela. The Netherlands Antilles islands of Bonaire and Curacao are just to the east. Aruba is fairly flat with some hills several hundred feet high. It is a popular tourist destination and is known for its white […]
If you’ve been to South Beach in Miami, you’ve probably walked past the famous Versace mansion on Ocean Drive. If you’re not sure if you’ve seen it or not, look for a really big mansion with an observatory on the roof, nestled among the cafes, restaurants, and hotels on Ocean Drive. You’ll know you’re getting […]
Traveling to Jamaica is one of the greatest adventures you will ever undertake. You hop on a plane and land in Montego Bay ready for all the fun. Then you discover the nightmare of trying to get to Negril for the start of your exciting journey. You need to plan ahead if you want comfortable […]
Recently, the media reported on new findings about the rise in childhood diabetes and its dire consequences. This news has once again sounded the alarm about the growing epidemic of obesity in our children and youth. The problem is so serious that experts recommend drastic changes in the way our children eat. But could complacency, […]
If you haven’t bought your aquarium fish yet, you’re in for one of the best times in the aquarium hobby. You can finally go and buy the fish you have been dreaming of. However, where to start? What fish should you buy first? All of these questions naturally come up pretty quickly when you sit […]
“This is my first trip to Costa Rica and they ate me alive.” How many times have I heard this statement? There may be more species of insects in Costa Rica than anywhere on the planet, but they aren’t much of a problem for those who live here over time. You might see a “gringo” […]