The moment we crossed the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge onto South Padre Island on the Texas Gulf Coast, everything shifted. The air felt softer, the horizon wider, and the pace a whole lot slower. We, and our 7-year-old grandson, Aaron, had discovered “island time.” But we knew there were many other pleasures and treasures of […]

The capital of Spain has a way of sweeping you into its rhythm before you even realize you’ve surrendered. Under the warm, Castilian sun, you can stroll down the tree-lined Gran Vía (the main boulevard) with your gal pals or significant other, eyes wide open as you encounter fountains, sculptures…