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Brian Jewell
Brian is the CEO & Executive Editor of The Group Travel Leader Inc. During more than two decades, his career in travel journalism has taken him to 48 U.S. states and dozens of foreign countries.
Artwork takes on a whole new hue when you get to talk to the people who are creating it. Today I visited St. Charles, a town in eastern Missouri known for it historic 1800s downtown and its association with Lewis and Clark’s expedition. There’s plenty of charm on the brick-lined streets, and many historic sites […]
The story of Jesse James, which I knew little of before this trip through Missouri, just keeps getting weirder and weirder. Today I visited the Jesse James Wax Museum in Stanton, a small Missouri town not far from St. Louis. Official history indicates that Jesse James was killed in 1882 in a rented house in […]
To many students of history, Jesse James is one of the most notorious villains ever to live in the United States, robbing banks and killing enemies all over the country for decades during the mid-1800s. But for a fair number of his contemporaries in western Missouri, James was a freedom fighter and folk hero. I […]
Right by the beach at Florida's Emerald Coast, Eden Gardens State Park specializes in picturesque botanical and historic home offerings.
Groups heading to the coast can enjoy the beach in numerous ways from catching shrimp to exploring coastal gardens.
Venues offer visitors real experiences in art, food, language and spirituality.
There's no better way to enjoy these native cultures than at a powwow or festival.
States are embracing their Native American cultures with heritage centers, memorials and tours.
These casinos and resorts showcase native art and culture while providing popular gambling fun.
In Kansas City, Kansas, Legends at Village West is one of the top attractions for visiting tour groups. Though the complex includes a variety of retail outlets, exciting outdoor entertainment and inventive restaurants, I’m excited to say that I’ve found a new favorite: Backfire BBQ. Backfire is one of the newest restaurant attractions at the […]
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