Soothing trade winds caress the landscape. Palm trees sway in the breeze. Gentle waves blanket the golden sand. Please forgive this stilted attempt to be descriptive – but I’m feeling a bit of the pre-holiday stress, and I thought it was fitting to emotionally escape to some of my favorite island destination. Come to think of it, they’re not all tropical. But an island is an island.

You may not be traveling to far-away places in the immediate future, but we can bring them to you.  Here’s a series of T-Boy’s virtual vacations, and we hope you’ll be able to go there and to other distant destinations soon.

One thing you’ll never have to ask, if you are ensconced-and I might add, you will be ensconced very happily and very pleasantly-in Hotel L’Orologio Roma, is what time is it? The hotel’s name is a dead give-away: L’Orologio, or the clock.

Some states, cities and towns in the Unites States and elsewhere have been overwhelmed recently with an onslaught of visitors. Along with the positive benefits of tourism, there can be a number of downsides to what is known as over-tourism.

Cavorting with Sting Rays and Coral Reefs on Grand Cayman in the Caribbean He was a smooth operator, this one - his silky body caressing mine in most provocative ways. But I knew we wouldn't be leaving together as his home was a large sandbar he shared with several of his wingmen - very large wingmen actually - emphasis on wing….. Although we're visiting their habitat in the wild, let's be clear here. They know where their next squid meal is coming from.

Thirty-one missionaries serving in South East Asia came to this spot for this annual conference. These dedicated individuals deserve immense appreciation for leaving behind the comforts and conveniences of their home countries—often easier lifestyles with stable routines, familiar communities, and modern amenities—to venture into Asia and spread the gospel. Their selflessness in facing cultural adjustments, language barriers, and sometimes challenging living conditions truly inspires us, as they commit to sharing faith and hope in regions far from their own.

Have you ever had one of those dreams where you’ve fantasized about a gorgeous South Seas Pacific island beach that’s surrounded by pristine, crystal clear waters so beautiful it makes you wonder if such a beach might REALLY exist somewhere in the world?

Some diners are savoring tasty cured meats, cheese boards and other gourmet treats that provide a flavorful European flair. Others chow down at food prepared by a chef whose cooking has earned him a Michelin star, a stint on the Top Chef Masters TV show and seven James Beard Awards.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, more than one in four adults in the United States suffer from some type of disability. Fortunately, this doesn't prevent many of them from traveling to places near and far from where they live.

There was not a hint of litter on the street. Mexican children frolicked on the beach. Los Pacenos (La Paz natives) offered gentle smiles as they jogged and strolled past me along the Malecón – La Paz’s bay-front boardwalk that stretches along the historic downtown.