by Rick Griffin |
Viking Cruises recently hosted my wife, Denise, and I on their Rhine Getaway cruise. We were excited to have my brother, Ron, and his wife, Claudia, join us on the journey. This was Claudia’s first cruise of any kind, EVER so I really wanted her to have a great... 
by Rick Griffin |
When I experienced Portugal on Viking River Cruises “Portugal’s River of Gold” cruise, I absolutely fell in love with the country. Unlike so many of Europe’s better-known destinations that are overrun with tourists, Portugal provides... 
by Rick Griffin |
Visiting New England in the fall has been on my Bucket List for as long as I can remember. So when Holiday Inn offered to sponsor me on a trip to any of their hotels in the United States, I chose Portland, Maine. Of course I wanted to see a little fall foliage, but my... 
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Here’s a photo album of some of our favorite photos from Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis is rich in history and is known as the birthplace of rock ’n roll, home of the blues, and quite possibly the BBQ capital of the universe. In this album, you will see photos of:... 
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Island hopping in the South Pacific aboard a luxury yacht is a Bucket List item that I’ve always dreamt of but never seriously thought I would get to experience. So when Windstar Cruises invited to host me on their Dreams of Tahiti cruise aboard the Wind Spirit, I had... 
by Rick Griffin |
For the first time in my career, I’ve had the opportunity to experience two amazing adventures on one ship. Late one August a few years ago, UnCruise hosted me on an unforgettable journey in Alaska’s Inside Passage aboard the Safari Endeavour. I still consider it to... 
by Kevin Wilkerson |
Travel, for me at least, is not about being with my family. That’s because I live 3,000 miles away from them and only about once a year do I get the chance to go for a visit. But when I do go home, I like to do something together with them and since they live in... 
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Here is an album of some of our favorite photos from our #PictureMontana adventure. We have fond memories of Missoula’s urban scene; of being unplugged at the Flathead Lake Lodge; exploring the undiscovered in the town of Whitefish and in Glacier National Park;... 
by Rick Griffin |
Photos From a Day in Dallas, Texas My oldest daughter, Sherri, lives and works in Houston, Texas. Several times a year she has to fly to Dallas, where her company is headquartered, to attend meetings. When Sherri was about eight months pregnant with my first... 
by Sandi McKenna |
I have never been to a venue more suited for the entire family than the Grand Ole Opry, and it goes generations deep. The Grand Ole Opry has been entertaining country audiences for decades however you don’t have to be a country devotee to enjoy the show. It is a... 
by Rick Griffin |
Most of my previous visits to the great state of South Carolina have been to the coastal areas. I’ve visited Charleston and Myrtle Beach on multiple occasions and have never really given much thought to the rest of the state. However, a press trip exploring the... 
by Rick Griffin |
We got to visit with some of the hottest people on the planet at Zest Fest in Irving, Texas at the intersection of pain and pleasure. Meet the Pepper People, the condiment creators who know how to spice up any dish! ... 