SEBRING — Contrary to popular opinion, the exotic meats sold in a local store do not taste like chicken, said the owners of Surf–N– Turf Market. In addition to selling seafood, steak, produce and chicken (that tastes just like chicken), the new market at 11915 U.S. 27 South, near Lake Josephine Drive, sells alligator tail and ribs, soft shell turtle and frog legs. Co-owner Pat Patterson said he would never sell something that he wouldn't serve to guests at his home. "A lot of people are apprehensive about trying something new," said Patterson. "But then they usually get invited to try it at somebody's house, and find out it's delicious." ...more

May 19, 2008

As we relaxed over drinks at Los Lagartos Restaurant at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort overlooking the Chagres River, Norma Ponce mesmerized us by recounting how she and fellow park rangers rescued an enormous crocodile in the Bay of Panama. ...more

May 18, 2008

No one is predicting a wave of cruises or nonstop flights to Havana just yet. But news Tuesday that Fidel Castro is stepping aside at least has some in the construction and tourism industries thinking about the possibilities of Cuban trade. ...more

February 20, 2008

The legendary Hercules may be one powerful character, but he's about to get blown out of the water - ever so gently, mind you - by a good-natured cowpoke and a high-tech space ranger. ...more

February 3, 2008

The "Toy Story" gang went to infinity and beyond before landing on a Disney cruise ship for a new stage musical. ...more

February 1, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security has implemented new rules about documentation needed at entry points, including airports and ports. ...more

January 31, 2008

Walt Disney World, home of Mickey Mouse, Tigger and Tinker Bell, has banned young children from its fanciest restaurant. ...more

January 6, 2008

In 2008, plenty of learning opportunities will be available to genealogists, from seminars on cruise ships to lectures closer to home. ...more

January 6, 2008

A cruise ship takes on water in the Antarctic and three more come quickly to the rescue. ...more

November 30, 2007

A rare calm in Antarctic seas and the swift response by a passing ship helped save all aboard a Canadian cruise liner that struck an iceberg in the night and sank off Antarctica, rescued passengers and experienced sailors said Saturday. ...more

November 25, 2007