Fri, 2 Jan 2009 04:30:00 -0400
Angel stands behind his well-worn Formica-top bar just after noon and slowly serves the potent local Pitarra wine that is produced south of here in the Sierra de Fuentes.

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 04:30:00 -0400
Canadians rolling down I-75 to escape winter won't likely find a warmer welcome than at Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 04:30:00 -0400
True to my Girl Guide training, I always travel well prepared. My girlfriends laugh at me, suggesting I pay more attention to the "what if" things I pack than the clothing I put in my suitcase.

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 04:30:00 -0400
Baseball fans can get a jump on the "Boys of Summer" this year by attending Cactus League games in Scottsdale, Ariz., home to the SanFrancisco Giants' spring training camp. Fans can take in 21 games between Feb. 25 and April 1 and take advantage of special spring training packages at several hotels and resorts.

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 04:30:00 -0400
Sure, you could stay in an 8 by 10, nondescript hotel room. But you could raise the quirk factor a notch and within budget by trying an old jail, a boat or even an abandoned jumbo jet. It could be the highlight of your trip.