The writing is already on the wall. For the demand for cruises and flights to take off, all guests and crew members will need to be vaccinated.

Vaccinations are projected be available to every American adult who wants one by May 1. If substantial numbers of people have “vaccine hesitancy,” we may be able to get everyone vaccinated by June who initially wants shots. People will be able to celebrate the Fourth with others this year. It should also permit flying and cruising to begin in July—providing everyone that boards the ships or flights are…

by Catherine Heeg
Thursday March 18, 2021

The other day I was talking with a tourism pro who asked what they could do with all the photos they’ve taken over the years.

The port city of Lagos is the second largest city in Africa, as well as the most populated. It can be energetic, delicious, and exciting. A night life full of music and rhythm moves the traveler, while amazing food is available on almost every corner. The coasts offer up exciting activities and remarkable views on the water. Lagos is a good…

I tend to imagine progress as a straight line of development that always proceeds in an upward direction. But then, occasionally, I confront evidence in the real world that reminds me that progress, such as it is, takes place at best in fits and starts with a lot of lateral motion, if not outright regression.

I’ve seen more evidence than I would have wished that supports the theory of the rock and roll band Devo... that the human species is not progressing at all, but is actually “devolving.” Hopefully not, but one example of an area that seems to have regressed is supersonic passenger jet travel.

The Concorde, history’s only supersonic passenger jet, flew from 1976 until it was grounded in 2003 after 27 years of service.…