A few weeks ago I traveled to Dallas to watch the Cowboys play the Tampa Bay Bucs at AT&T Stadium (Jerry’s World). It was my first visit to the most amazing of sports arenas and I was definitely “Wowed”. Jones has put so many great amenities in the place that I didn’t even complain...
2017 PGA Merchandise Show Favorites
Hey dimpled ball fanatics, welcome to golf heaven! The annual PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando in late January showcases oodles of products and gives golf industry types a chance to schmooze and celebrate the game. Aisles and aisles are lined with booths featuring everything from new drivers and putters to the latest threads and...
Air Travel Annoyances
I’ve traveled internationally since I was a kid and I’ve pretty much seen it all. As the Travel Good Life Guru, not surprisingly, I spend a lot of time in airports and jets. As we all know, the air travel experience has gotten progressively worse over the last few years… In the past few...
Villa Bottacin in Trieste, Italy
Recently, Mrs. Guru and I stayed at the Villa Bottacin in Trieste and it was one of the more pleasurable hotel experiences I’ve enjoyed in more than 25 years of spanning the globe in my travel writing career. Set on a steep hill amid mature trees and lush, colorful gardens, the 17-room villa combines...
Best Italian Restaurant in Orlando
For visitors to Orlando, Florida, high on the list of great Italian restaurants are Christini’s Ristorante and Fresco Cucina Italiana. Both are exceptional choices with superb cuisine and excellent service and convenient locations in southwest Orlando near the Orange County Convention Center and International Drive tourism corridor. My favorite, however, is Adriatico Trattoria Italiana...