Beaches are hot in Switzerland Published: Mon, May 7, 2012 Beaches in Switzerland? Let's just say that in Switzerland, no one is ever very far from a beach. In the heart of Europe, this landlocked country is usually noted for the Alps and world-famous ski resorts. But when the snow has melted, the Swiss flock to the shores and take to the lakes like, well, ducks take... Read More

The best spas in the West Published: Tue, Jun 7, 2011 Thinking of a spa invokes visions of soft-lit rooms infused with the aromas of oils and spices. A masseuse — or masseur — massages away kinks and knots. Wraps and scrubs, oils and creams all penetrate the pores. The only "problem" is deciding whether to head for a hike, sauna or poolside lounge. We are two... Read More

High performance meets high fashion in skiwear Updated: Thu, Mar 3, 2011 DENVER — Could boarders be bailing on baggy? A slouchy style has long been standard for snowboarders, so when top star Shaun White took to the halfpipe at the Winter X Games earlier this season in skinny pants, the tweets started flying. White said he was just showing a piece from his... Read More

Barbados Hotspots for Eats and Stays Updated: Fri, Feb 25, 2011 Locals and tourists ate hot, steaming fish cakes, grilled tuna, and seafood and potatoes. In the balmy Caribbean air, we dined outside on benches at tables. Dancing took place on separate open-air floors. On one, locals wildly swung with eye-popping, exuberant shaking and shimmering to island rhythms, and on... Read More

Japanese monkey captured after daring cage break Updated: Tue, Jan 25, 2011 Lucky, a macaque monkey that authorities say bit 120 people during a two-month rampage in central Japan resort towns, had been confined to a government-run nature park. But Lucky escaped while her cage was being cleaned and an alert was issued for the area. The monkey was recaptured a short time later. Read More

Travel & Adventure: A Fearless Visit to Baja Published: Sat, Jan 8, 2011 One question is inevitably on the lips of every would-be visitor to Mexico: Is it safe? It's a reasonable question, and the answer seems to depend on whom you ask and where you intend to travel. With such contradictory headlines as "Cartels thrive despite Calderon's crackdown" and "Mexico sees big jump in... Read More

Jimmy John's lays claim to the freshest sandwiches in Edmond Updated: Mon, Jul 12, 2010 If your mouth is watering for the freshest sandwiches in Edmond, check out Jimmy John’s, 1900 E 2nd St., just east of Bryan. This eatery claims the best sandwiches and finest ingredients in town. Management stresses freshness, cleanliness, friendliness and fun. Manager Alex Awtry and head sandwich-maker Carly... Read More

Great Plains Country Updated: Tue, Mar 9, 2010 Where: Southwest. Counties (14): Jefferson, Stephens, Grady, Caddo, Washita, Custer, Roger Mills, Beckham, Greer, Harmon, Tillman, Jackson, Comanche, Cotton. Includes: Altus, Anadarko, Burns Flat, Cheyenne, Duncan, Elk City, Hobart, Lawton, Marlow, Sayre and Weatherford. 10 Places to visit: * Quartz... Read More

Free honeymoons in Malaysia to rescue marriages Published: Thu, Oct 15, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian state government says it plans to offer free honeymoons to save the marriages of couples who are on the brink of divorce. Ashaari Idris, a government official in northern Terengganu state, says troubled couples will be allowed to spend two nights at the state's scenic... Read More

Bathed in beauty Updated: Tue, Jun 16, 2009 Oklahomans love the outdoors. Thanks to the recent popularity of outdoor rooms, now yet another room in the house has become a place where people are blurring the line between indoor and outdoor. Enter the outdoor bath. With a sustained interest in “staycations,” luxuries usually reserved for hotels and... Read More

Top 10 ski resorts Updated: Wed, Jan 7, 2009 What is it about skiing that entices so many to strap on a pair of long, waxed planks and slide down the side of a mountain at breakneck speeds? It’s the rush, of course. Only a ski vacation can provide pristine mountain snow; fresh, frigid air; and with enough moguls, an airborne experience that will... Read More

The Park at Memorial defines upscale apartment living Published: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 Located at 4201 W Memorial Road, The Park at Memorial offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments in north Oklahoma City. LOOKatOKC recently asked the management at The Park at Memorial about its features and benefits. LOOKatOKC: What makes The Park different from other apartment complexes? THE PARK: The... Read More

Nassau, Bahamas offers variety of weekend options Updated: Sun, Jun 4, 2006 NASSAU, Bahamas - Jennifer and Jeff Rinehart never thought they would be able to afford a family trip out of the country -- their first -- but they managed to book a weekend for the two of them and their son, Tyler, 9, at the Cable Beach Resort. "We were just wanting to spend a few days near the water and sand,"... Read More

Al Eschbach's Sports Bar & Grill Updated: Fri, Apr 21, 2006 Restaurant type: Sports bar. Address: 769 Asp Ave., Norman. Directions: On Campus Corner. Telephone: 364-2352. Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. Reservations: None. Time in business: 1 year. How business started:... Read More

Vacation home turns into retirement address Updated: Sat, Jul 21, 2001 While you're on vacation this summer, look around. If you think you might like to spend more time in the area -- a lot more time -- get a real estate agent to show you some properties that are on the market. Your favorite holiday spot could wind up being your retirement home. Even if you'll be working for another... Read More