tag:www.timesoftheislands.com,2005:/categories/travel?page=2Travel | Times of the Islands Magazine Page 2Your Source for Sanibel-Captiva & The Surrounding Islands2021-03-09T21:59:55-05:00urn:uuid:468e4c04-744a-4e22-8d25-cb0162b4344c2021-03-08T21:24:29-05:002021-03-09T21:59:55-05:00UNDER AFRICAN SKIES: Idyllic sojourn on a houseboat up the Chobe River2021-03-09 19:03:40 -0500TANYA HOCHSCHILDChobe River attracts migrating herds and, as a result, tourists. My husband and I land at Kasane International Airport in a single-engine plane for a safari vacation on a houseboat.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:72f6dc2b-53d1-483f-956c-1524fcefd8ba2020-11-20T03:05:03-05:002021-01-25T16:43:51-05:00STAY LOCAL: Let’s Go See and Do and Taste the Things Our Visitors Dream of Doing2020-11-23 17:00:49 -0500LIBBY MCMILLAN HENSONIt’s funny how we rarely do the things our own hometown is famous for. Fort Myers residents can go years without visiting the fascinating Edison and Ford Winter Estates, knowing they’ll get to it one day because it’s “right there.” Likewise, Sanibel Islanders rarely go shelling. Many Southwest Florida residents don’t even take the time or energy to go to the beach, stick an umbrella in the sand and enjoy the sound of the sea.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8852469d-ed1f-45d4-8b93-2243e9ef76852020-11-20T23:41:57-05:002021-01-07T18:16:31-05:00On the Water Is the Place to Be: Captiva Cruises Offers Great Excursions for Rest and Rejuvenation2020-11-23 17:00:44 -0500CAPT. BOB RANDOThis past summer, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation and boating industry’s Discover Boating brand launched their joint “Get On Board” campaign. The aim is to raise awareness about the mental health and wellness benefits of boating—including freedom, safety and escapism.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3cc3146a-4cf2-4c55-a94d-ba30cac23f2a2020-11-23T00:08:00-05:002021-01-07T18:17:23-05:00On the Road Again: Tips for Traveling With Your Pet2020-11-23 17:00:40 -0500ANN MARIE O’PHELANoWith the holidays here, it’s time to hit the road again to see Grandma in Georgia, Aunt Tina in Tennessee or Cousin Carl in Cincinnati. Many pet owners arrange in-home pet sitting or boarding, and other owners take their pets along for the ride.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ec585be3-9fac-4d07-9998-73b480289e502020-11-20T04:36:42-05:002021-01-07T18:19:09-05:00Rediscovering Americana: Pandemic Keeps Global Travelers Closer To Home2020-11-23 17:00:24 -0500FRANCESCA BLOCKEdgar Burton and Roy Gibson have definitely caught the travel bug. The Sanibel residents have spent the past 29 years together wandering the world. From bungee jumping in New Zealand and riding a hot-air balloon in Kenya to climbing Machu Picchu in Peru...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:446f11f0-0937-4947-a58c-69aee07ecf9e2020-11-20T23:35:11-05:002021-01-07T18:19:34-05:00The Daintiest of Egrets: The Snowy Egret Survived The Plume Trade But Is Still Imperiled2020-11-23 17:00:03 -0500WILLIAM R. COXThe snowy egret (Egretta thula) is distinguished by its beautiful white plumage, with vivid yellow and black details. It has yellow lores, a black bill and black legs with bright yellow feet. Its appearance is even more striking when sporting its breeding plumage of long feathery plumes on its back and throat.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:23147c2e-cd5b-42e9-b652-b51850c1fe4e2020-11-20T04:18:57-05:002021-01-07T18:19:38-05:00Ease Stress When Taking Children on Trips: Helpful Hints for Families Heading Out for the Holidays2020-11-23 17:00:01 -0500ANN MARIE O’PHELANAs the classic poem—and later, song—says, “Over the river and through the wood to grandfather’s house we go.” While the lyrics sound merry, in reality a long car trip can be anything but. Let’s face it; the little ones get incredibly bored. However, there are ways to make a lengthy excursion a little more fun for all.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3425fd16-d72c-4cac-a240-96ca09272dbc2020-04-24T10:45:29-04:002020-05-12T18:29:50-04:00Traveling by Ferry2020-04-24 10:45:28 -0400Patricia LetakisWhen planning your next summer day trip or weekend escape consider a fun ferry ride<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8ec51330-6c95-475d-a3e2-dfebd493a57e2018-08-22T02:11:02-04:002018-08-22T19:43:31-04:00Nature’s Art on Display in Iceland: A Photographic Journey of Iceland2018-08-23 05:00:00 -0400Emma EldridgeWhen it comes to creating breathtaking works of art, it is hard to beat Mother Nature. And few places are more proof of that than the tiny island country of Iceland.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c242fc64-4da7-49f6-8588-aeaccc5ac2a32018-08-22T02:35:01-04:002018-08-22T19:43:13-04:00Vets Are Treasure Living History: Veterans Volunteer at National WWII Museum2018-08-23 05:00:00 -0400Emma EldridgeThe backbone of the National WWII Museum, located on six acres in Downtown New Orleans, is its corps of volunteers, who daily provide visitors from around the world with a unique experience.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>