Arts + Culture

Discovering Croatia

Uncovering the History and Hospitality of Dubrovnik and Beyond Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Sean O'Keefe and Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Adriatic," is a city that truly defies time. Enclosed within her ancient limestone walls, polished marble streets and baroque architecture, terracotta rooftops gleam against the backdrop of the deep blue Adriatic Sea. While the Old City’s beautifully preserved medieval grandeur draws adventurers from around...

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Puerto Vallarta for Grown-Ups

Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel Article by Dennis Malcolm Byron When it came to answering my body’s call for a relaxing getaway, I headed across the border via a direct flight to Mexico’s Puerto Vallarta, nestled along the Pacific Ocean coastline, destined for one of the standout resorts in the country, Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel.  While Villa Premiere remains a consistent award-winning romantic getaway, I traveled alone still indulging in its hospitality, luxurious amenities, authentic...

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West is Best

Montage Big Sky Article by Sue G. Collins The roar of the crowd tripled when a cowboy dripping in light blue leather charged into the ring at the West Yellowstone Rodeo. Grandstanding, he galloped clockwise around the arena, standing in his saddle, waving to rile up the folks in the stands to a fever pitch. A grinning woman holding an American flag fell in behind him, her face lighting up the night with hope and pride.  It’s rodeo season now through August, and there are four not far from...

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Santa Fe's Forever Sky

Article by Sue G. Collins Both slightly intimidating and entirely charming, Santa Fe resonated with me for weeks after my visit. I walked on Pueblo land where Native American communities have thrived for centuries and whose members were the first to set foot on that very land. I felt a pull and warmth that couldn't be explained.  Most people I talked to who live in Santa Fe believe in its magnetic attraction but wonder, "do we whisper or shout about it?"   The soaring peaks of the Sangre de...