A Romantic Tour of the Rhine
The Germans affectionately call their beloved river “Old Father Rhine.” The rain begins as a trickle in the Swiss Alps, and from these great heights, it flows 820 miles through several countries to the North Sea.
The Land of Fairy Tales, Cuckoo Clocks, and Black Forest Cake
There are many myths about the origins of the Black Forest cuckoo clock. However, the early forerunners of the cuckoo clock can be traced to the mid-17th century.
Strasbourg, France and the Alsace Region - A Day Full of Surprises
When we arrived on our bus for the walking tour of Strasbourg, our guide, Marteen, was very well-versed in the area’s history and how to maneuver in and about the city.
An Adventure in Amsterdam - The Netherlands
Any tour guide of the city will tell you that there is an old saying in Amsterdam, God created the Earth, but the Dutch created Amsterdam.
Cologne, Germany - A Time to Remember
An exciting and eclectic mix of old and new, Cologne sustains its Roman heritage with its city’s layout and ancient ruins scattered throughout the town. Cologne’s modern plazas and Hohe Strasse, a pedestrian-only shopping area, offer shops, restaurants, and famous cologne boutiques.
The Windmills of My Mind - Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
Kinderdijk, a village in the province of South Holland, was granted a UNESCO world heritage site status in 1997. At one time, there were 150 windmills in the surrounding areas. Today, the total is just 28, 19 of which are in Kinderdijk.
Cancun - The Magic of Xcaret and Lagunamar
I can’t believe it took us so many years to visit Cancun finally, but I am glad we did! A lot of cities these days seem to have some drama going on, and Cancun gets its fair share of press regarding this situation. Fortunately, we had nothing but excellent service, caring staff, friendly local encounters, and a fabulous time!
A Night at the Athena Awards
The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada presented the 19th Annual Athena International Awards at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. In addition to the awards given, the event was a fundraiser for the Foundation Scholarship, “Achieving Your Dreams Through Education,” serving “at-risk” female high school students.
The Magnificence of Maui
Maui is our home away from home … at least for a couple of weeks each year. One side of Maui reminds me of our own home in the desert as you drive down the highway and look to one side and see nothing but red rocks and dry landscaping and then look to the other side of the road and see that gorgeous emerald, blue ocean welcoming us back to the island.
From the Publisher
As we celebrated our fourth anniversary of Chic Compass this past summer, we pulled out all stops this autumn to bring you the Celebration of the Arts Autumn edition!