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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is on display at the Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale through June 14, 2026. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
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Art at Fort Lauderdale Galleria: Viewing options from Michelangelo’s ceiling to Persian miniature paintings

June 2, 2026 craigslegz 1

What’s your viewing preference at Fort Lauderdale Galleria: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition or Persian miniature paintings of Atelier Fotovat? […]

Morikami Japanese Museum and Gardens in Delray Beach, Florida, is honoring the Asian 'Year of the Fire Horse' with a special exhibit. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
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South Florida attraction sheds light on Asian ‘Year of the Fire Horse’

February 24, 2026 craigslegz 0

Visit Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is the place to get the lowdown on the ‘Year of the Fire Horse’ in South Florida in 2026. […]

The old City Market and horse-drawn carriage tours are iconic attractions in Charleston, S.C. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
Down South

Charleston stands out as all-American travel destination with European flair

December 10, 2025 craigslegz 0

Charleston measures up as one of America’s premier travel destinations, also providing lesson in ugliest chapter in nation’s history. […]

Tour guide Lur Ojeda discusses the ceramic replica of Pablo Picasso's famous painting 'Guernica' that was inspired by the bombing of the northern Basque town in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War. (Fran Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
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Northern Spain travel: Trip to Guernica reveals soul of proud, resilient Basques

July 5, 2025 craigslegz 0

Visiting Guernica reveals a uniqiue town that survived bombing by the Nazis, inspired Picasso and holds an oak tree as sacred. […]

Flamenco show at Tablao La Soleá in Granada, Spain. (Fran Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
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Visiting Spain: Here’s why you should go to a flamenco show

May 27, 2025 craigslegz 0

To feel the passion of Spanish culture, attending a flamenco show is a must. Here’s what it was like to attend flamenco shows in Granada and Barcelona. […]

The Surrounded Islands Documentation Exhibition spans several rooms on the second floor of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, the new permanent home for art and documentation about Christo's 1983 project that wrapped 11 islands in Biscayne Bay in bright pink fabric in 1983. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
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Christo’s pink-wrapped islands preserved at Fort Lauderdale museum

May 17, 2025 craigslegz 0

Exhibition spotlighting 1983 ‘Surrounded Islands’ project in Miami gets permanent home at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. […]

Craig and Fran Davis by the grand canal in Trieste, Italy, in 2024. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
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Retrospective on the first 10 years of Craigslegz Travels blog

January 4, 2025 craigslegz 0

A retrospective of memorable places and people encountered during the first ten years of Craigslegz Travels blog. […]

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

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)
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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)
Cruising

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)
Fla Favs

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)
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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)
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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. […]

The Nights of Lights illuminates the St. Augustine waterfront with a blanket of white lights. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
Fla Favs

St. Augustine: Enjoy a white Christmas and an epic salad

December 20, 2023 craigslegz 3

St. Augustine creates a winter wonderland in Florida with more than 3 million white lights. It’s also the place to go for a highly acclaimed salad. […]

Chicago performs at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, in October 2023. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
Fla Favs

Music: 3 original members keep classic Chicago sound rocking

October 17, 2023 craigslegz 0

Chicago is still delivering high-energy performances after more than five decades. […]

Michelle and Harry Coleman operate Smoke & Dough BBQ and Empanada Harry's in the Miami suburb of West Kendall. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
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Smoke & Dough is the place to go for Miami-style barbecue

August 22, 2023 craigslegz 4

Smoke & Dough taps in to Hispanic flavors and influences to bring Chef Harry Coleman’s vision of Miami-style barbecue to life in West Kendall. […]

Beware of scams when booking an accommodation with airbnb.
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How to avoid the most common Airbnb scams in 2023

July 12, 2023 craigslegz 0

Airbnb has expanded options for booking accommodations, but has also led to scams targeting guests. Here’s how to avoid common Airbnb scams. […]

Carpool tribute band performs The Cars' greatest hits at the Casino at Dania Beach. (Fran Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
Fla Favs

Tribute bands inject new energy at former Dania Beach Jai Alai fronton

June 28, 2023 craigslegz 0

Casino at Dania Beach features tribute bands performing music of vintage rock artists. Here’s the schedule. […]

SAS will offer regional flights on the ES-30 electric plane beginning in 2028. (Courtesy of SAS)
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Fly the climate-friendly skies: Book a seat on SAS’ first electric flights in 2028

May 31, 2023 craigslegz 0

SAS is among several airlines planning flights on electric-powered aircraft aimed at reducing carbon emissions. […]

Fishing boat grounded at its mooring during low tide in the Bay of Fundy, St. Martins. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
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New Brunswick: Colorful guide creates fun day at Bay of Fundy

May 29, 2023 craigslegz 0

By Craig Davis, Craigslegztravels.com When it comes to guided tours, our experience has been that the smaller the group the better. But the most important factor for a memorable experience is the guide. That was […]

'Infamous — a Cabaret Cirque Sensation' features death-defying tricks on the Wheel of Death. (Fran Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
Down South

‘Infamous’: Saucy Aussie circus brings aerial thrills, risqué antics on U.S. tour

April 11, 2023 craigslegz 4

‘Infamous,’ an audacious Australian production, is wooing (and wowing) American audiences with its ‘burlesque show full of spicy circus acts.’ […]

Self-drive safari affords a close look at elephants and other African animals. (courtesy of Debbie Glover)
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Tips on self-drive safari: Two American women find adventure, save money on African tour

April 8, 2023 craigslegz 0

Plotting your own course on a self-drive African safari can be rewarding and economical. […]

Top riders and horses compete in the 13-week Winter Equestrian Festival at Wellington International. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
Down South

Wellington Fla.’s elite equestrian scene not only for the rich

February 25, 2023 craigslegz 0

World-class equestrians flock to Wellington, Fla., in winter to compete in polo, show-jumping and dressage. You don’t have to be rich to watch them. […]

Riders compete for the 2023 Ylvisaker Cup at the National Polo Center in Wellington, Fla. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
Down South

Sunday afternoon polo is an entertaining cheap date in Wellington, Fla.

February 25, 2023 craigslegz 0

A polo match in Wellington provides action-packed viewing and won’t break your budget. There’s even free champagne at halftime. […]

Paul and Terry Gereffi with statues of the Beatles in Liverpool, England.
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Magical Ancestry Tour: Tracing family history and Beatles’ legacy in England

November 21, 2022 craigslegz 0

Journey to England provides chance to explore family genealogy in Pewsey, plus a side trip to Liverpool. […]

Scenic backdrop depicting Mount Rushmore is on display at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. (Fran Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
Fla Favs

Backdrops from classic movies in unique exhibit at Boca Raton museum

September 2, 2022 craigslegz 0

Scenic backdrops from classic Hollywood movies are featured in a unique exhibit at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. […]

Candlelight classic concerts are a bit hit in more than 90 cities around the world. (Fran Davis/craigslegztravels.com)
Fla Favs

Classic Queen by candlelight an illuminating experience in Fort Lauderdale

August 12, 2022 craigslegz 0

Candlelight concerts: Tributes to contemporary artists such as Queen performed in classical style are a big hit around the world. […]

Mike Love and the Beach Boys perform on their 2022 Good Vibrations Cruise on the NCL Pearl. (Craig Davis/Craigslegztravels.com)
Cruising

Beach Boys, Temptations rock the Pearl on legendary music cruise

April 5, 2022 craigslegz 0

By Craig Davis, Craigslegztravels.com Don’t rock the boat, we were told, was the path to prosperity and longevity. The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise on the Norwegian ship Pearl provided resounding affirmation that just the […]

Niagara Falls shows its colors in support of Ukraine during unprovoked invasion by Russia.
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The free world united in support of Ukraine

February 27, 2022 craigslegz 0
Buffett Backstories' by Scott Atwell coincides with the 50th anniversary of Jimmy Buffett's arrival in Key West and tells the origin of 50 of his popular songs.
Fla Favs

Buffett Backstories: Book sheds light on 50 Jimmy Buffett songs, Key West

December 15, 2021 craigslegz 0

Key West author Scott Atwell’s book tells of the places and people that inspired 50 Jimmy Buffett songs. […]

The Flamenco Show is a Saturday night special at EntreTapas Restaurant in Weston, Florida. (Craig Davis/craigslegztravels.com)
Fla Favs

EntreTapas: Spanish food, music, flamenco in South Florida

December 3, 2021 craigslegz 0

EntreTapas Restaurant in Weston creates authentic Spanish experience in South Florida with food, music and flamenco. […]

Virtual travel is becoming a popular way to see the world while the COVID-19 pandemic makes real travel difficult. (Image from Unsplash.com)
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Exploring the world virtually 2021: Is this for you?

September 23, 2021 craigslegz 0

Virtual travel opportunities are expanding during the COVID-19 pandemic and many of them are free. […]

Rooms on Fort Lauderdale Beach are running $300 to $400 a night in 2021. Prices are higher in other areas, especially in the Keys. (Craig Davis/Craigslegztravels.com)
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Florida hotel rates sky high as tourists flock back to the beaches

June 24, 2021 craigslegz 0

Prepare to pay greatly inflated hotel rates to stay at Florida’s beaches. But there are alternatives. […]

Sunsets on Sanibel Island are usually spectacular. (Craig Davis/Craigslegztravels.com)
Fla Favs

Sanibel’s shelling, sunsets great but congestion, parking woes detract

June 24, 2021 craigslegz 0

Sanibel and Captiva islands still get high ratings but has lost a lot of charm due to its popularity as crowds spoil the charm. […]

The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock opened in late 2019, a few months before COVID temporarily closed it. (Craig Davis/craigslegztravels.com)
Fla Favs

Lionel Messi partnership boosts Hard Rock’s 50th anniversary

June 14, 2021 craigslegz 0

The new guitar-shaped hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Resort is amping up entertainment activities. A new partnership with soccer icon Lionel Messi adds to the vibe. […]

Islamorada artist Lisa Lee turns imprints of game fish into art by the traditional Japanese process of Gyotaku. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
Fla Favs

Get your fish printed as art and eat it too in the Florida Keys

March 14, 2021 craigslegz 0

Florida Keys artist Lisa Lee preserves the fish you catch as a unique Gyotaku print. […]

Nepalese climbers celebrate the first successful winter ascent of K2 mountain at the summit on Jan. 16, 2021.
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Winter conquest of K2 mountain takes adventure travel to the extreme

February 12, 2021 craigslegz 0

The first successful winter ascent on K2 mountain was a tale of triumph and tragedy as 10 climbers reached the summit but 5 others died. […]

The last sunset of 2020 over the Intracoastal Waterway in Dania Beach, Fla., provided a pleasing end to a very ugly year. (Craig Davis/Craigslegztravels.com)
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Year in Travel: 2020 brought drastic changes; more to come in ’21

January 2, 2021 craigslegz 0

The coronavirus pandemic has been devastating to the travel industry. The outlook for travel in 2021 is uncertain. […]

'Tail of the Lizard,' a suspense novel by Craig Davis revisits the JFK assassination conspiracy 30 years later.
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JFK intrigue revisited: Suspense novel and a tour of Dallas

October 12, 2020 craigslegz 0

My new novel, ‘Tail of the Lizard,’ takes you face to face with JFK’s assassin amid a subsequent conspiracy. […]

The wall of names of verified enslaved persons who worked in the Owens-Thomas House over the years. Planks were left blank for the names that have been lost to history. (Craig Davis/Craigslegztravels.com)
Down South

Savannah slave house museum illuminates early African-American experience

June 7, 2020 craigslegz 0

Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters Museum tour in Savannah provides insightful background to the Black Lives Matter movement. […]

Michael and Cher Woywod aboard the MSC Magnifica in Sydney Harbor, where the planned part of the world cruise abruptly ended.
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MSC world cruise dodges coronavirus thanks to captain’s wise decision

May 31, 2020 craigslegz 0

MSC world cruise passengers Michael and Cher Woywod discuss their experience on the Magnifica, which avoided the coronavirus. […]

The Mashpi Lodge is more than 3,000 feet above sea level in the Ecuadorian cloud forest.
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Virtual travel: Enchanting trip to Mashpi Lodge in Ecuadorian cloud forest

April 18, 2020 craigslegz 0

Virtual travel is the way to go during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a look at a unusual lodge in the Ecuadorian cloud forest. […]

Two-mule teams pull the sleighs at Frisco (Colo.) Adventure Park. (Craig Davis/Craigslegztravels.com)
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Colorado snow abundant for skiing, sleigh rides

March 4, 2020 craigslegz 0

Snow has been abundant in Colorado in 2020, good news if you’re planning to ski or take a sleigh ride. […]

The Atlas V 411 lifts off carrying the Solar Orbiter on a mission to the sun. (Glenn Davis/Glenndavisphotography.com)
Fla Favs

Plenty of options for watching rocket launches at Cape Canaveral

March 1, 2020 craigslegz 0

The Solar Orbiter was one of many rocket launches at Cape Canaveral in 2020. Here’s how to watch them. […]

The Bird Girl Statue is an iconic image of the spooky side of Savannah. (Craig Davis/CraigslegzTravels.com)
Down South

Best ghost tour: Savannah’s Boo Y’all Comedy Bus a laugh a minute

February 11, 2020 craigslegz 0

Savannah’s Boo Y’All Comedy Tour is about fun rather than fright. Though you many die laughing. […]

Athabasca Glacier has been shrinking at a more rapid rate this century as the average temperature rises. (Craig Davis/Craigslegztravewls.com)
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Facebook’s wrong: Climate change not political, it’s a crisis

November 9, 2019 craigslegz 0

Facebook’s new advertising policies have made it tougher to promote climate concerns while making it easier for politicians to make false claims. […]

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