1.) John G. Shedd Aquarium Chicago, Ill. Highlights: The aquarium opened in 1929, making it one of the oldest and one of the most elaborate in the country. The building features a Beaux Arts design with exhibits including Waters of the World, the Caribbean Reef, Amazon Rising and Oceanarium. The Shedd also puts on daily […]

LOS ANGELES — The state-of-the-art “Elephants of Asia” exhibit, designed for the health, welfare and enjoyment of the elephants, opened December 16 at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Bathing pools, a waterfall, river sand, sandy hills and varied topography offer plenty of activity for the exhibit’s three new residents: Billy, a 25-year-old male […]

Courtesy Tauck Kevin Burns with Tauck NORWALK, Conn. — Tauck has announced a multiyear partnership with award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and his longtime collaborator Dayton Duncan. Tauck CEO Dan Mahar said the “Ken Burns American Journeys” partnership will initially focus on three areas: developing new domestic itineraries, creating special signature events featuring appearances by […]

Dean Lindsay Delegates to BankTravel 2011 are in for another outstanding Super Session as Dean Lindsay arrives in Baton Rouge to deliver one of his highly regarded presentations on maximizing human potential and building business growth. Based in Dallas, Lindsay is one of America’s most sought after motivational speakers and trainers and should kick off […]

Mike Schields LITTLETON, Colo.  — The Globus family of brands has announced an expanded role for Mike Schields and a renewed commitment to the development of group business. In his new lead role as managing director of groups and emerging markets, Schields will oversee all things related to the growth of these business divisions, from […]

Historic photo of women on motorbike 1.) B&O Railroad Museum Baltimore, Md. Set on a National Historic Site, the 40-acre museum offers educational exhibits, antique train cars and seasonal train rides. www.borail.org 2.) Connecticut Trolley Museum East Windsor, Conn. See how streetcars looked from the 1890s to the 1950s Experience a ride on a different […]

Courtesy Fireside Dinner Theatre FORT ATKINSON, Wis. — Richard F. “Dick” Klopcic, founder with his wife, Betty, of the Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson, and iconic Wisconsin hospitality industry leader, passed away Sept. 30 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was 82. “Dick was a visionary in dining, travel and entertainment,” said BankTravel partner Charlie Presley. […]