2024 - Craigslegz Travels

More than a thousand lighted lanterns were launched in the 2024 Water Lantern Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)

Water Lantern Festival promotes much-needed social unity

November 21, 2024 craigslegz 0

Water Lantern Festivals bring people together in an uplifting form of social media. […]

Gary Martin and John Watkins, members of the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, perform at Buddy Guy's Legends in July 2024. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)

Chicago live music: Plenty of options for lovers of Blues, jazz

August 7, 2024 craigslegz 0

Chicago’s vibrant music scene made up for postponed concert; Windy City has much to offer visitors by day and night. […]

The Puerto Rican Heritage game was a hit in 2023 and is among 17 cultural celebrations at Miami Marlins' loanDepot park in 2024. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)

Redfin’s spotlight on Miami baseball highlights culture of region

July 29, 2024 craigslegz 0

Miami Marlins’ Heritage games celebrate South Florida’s cultural diversity at the ballpark. […]

Croatian folk dancers perform inside the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik on a busy Sunday In May 2024. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)

Cruising Europe: Crowds a reality, but we enjoyed Dubrovnik, Santorini, Mykonos in spite of them

July 12, 2024 craigslegz 1

By Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com Our cruise ship was on its way for two stops in Croatia when we noticed a jarring headline online: “UK tourists told to ‘avoid’ Dubrovnik in Croatia travel warning.” Calling up […]

Syd Norman's Pour House band on NCL's Viva perform the "Rumours" album and other rock and roll classics. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)

Legend of Syd Norman’s Pour House alive and rockin’ the NCL Viva

July 12, 2024 craigslegz 0

Players change but quirky Syd Norman’s Pour House still a rollicking good time on five NCL ships. […]

The municipal building is the centerpiece of Trieste's Piazza Unità d’Italia, facing the Adriatic Sea. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)

Italy: Trieste a delight as cruise port alternative to Venice

July 12, 2024 craigslegz 0

Since Venice banned large cruise ships, Trieste has emerged as an alternative port in northeast Italy with much to offer visitors. […]

Dining at Point A restaurant on the rooftop of the Herodion Hotel provides a spectacular view of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. (Fran Davis, craigslegztravels.com)

NCL Viva: European cruise a movable feast of culture, history, cuisine

July 12, 2024 craigslegz 0

European cruise provides rapid-paced glimpse of 10 ports in Italy, Croatia, Greece and Turkey while showcasing Norwegian’s newest ship, the Viva. […]

The Dali Dome in St. Petersburg, Florida, is home for the Dali Alive 360 Degrees multi-media show about the life and art of Salvador Dali. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)

Surreal St. Pete: Tripping on Dali, Chihuly and getting ZaZoo’d

March 24, 2024 craigslegz 0

St. Petersburg has transformed from a retirement haven to a major arts center. The Dali Museum and Chihuly Collection are two notable reasons. […]

The Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE show features more than two dozen mannequins adorned with flowers. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)

Floral art exhibit celebrating women featured at Bal Harbour Shops

March 6, 2024 craigslegz 0

Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE show features 28 fashionable mannequins and other intricate floral displays at Bal Harbour Shops. […]

Sólheimajökull is a glacier tongue descending from one of Iceland's largest ice caps. (Glenn Davis Photos)

Touring Iceland: Hiking glaciers, snorkeling tectonic plates, waterfalls galore and volcanoes too

January 24, 2024 craigslegz 0

Touring Iceland unveils a unique land of natural wonders, from waterfalls to Northern Lights to active volcanoes. […]