Travel

Though Michael is based in Texas he is constantly on the lookout for unique places to travel around the world. He has shared his experiences through live media broadcasts from countries including Mexico, Iceland, Costa Rica, The Bahamas, The Netherlands, Canada, and more. If you’re interested to learn about the perfect vacation or family getaway spot, follow his journeys and advice.

Spread Oaks Ranch – As Texas As Texas Can Get

Spread Oaks Ranch – As Texas As Texas Can Get

I got to explore, relax, eat, drink, shoot, fish and more recently at Spread Oaks Ranch, about 90 minutes outside of Houston, near Bay City. It's a working cattle ranch that raises some mighty fine Brangus cattle and farms both conventional and organic crops. It...

FOUR SISTERS INNS OFFER BOUTIQUE STAYS WITH EXOTIC LOCALES

FOUR SISTERS INNS OFFER BOUTIQUE STAYS WITH EXOTIC LOCALES

By Michael Garfield I’m not really a bed & breakfast-type guy. I don’t usually stay in small, quaint hotels during my travels as I prefer the amenity-filled, affinity point-driven hotel chains. I know what to expect and I usually get it. So during a recent swing...

One (Fun) Night in the Mississippi Gulf Coast

One (Fun) Night in the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Driving cross-country can be an experience that some people despise while others enjoy a leisurely, cathartic trip across our great country.  I generally remember my family trips when I was younger sitting in the back seat of our station wagon.  The only that kept us...

New Orleans Jazz Fest – Bringing Music, Food, and Heat

New Orleans Jazz Fest – Bringing Music, Food, and Heat

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival celebrates its silver anniversary, once again taking over the New Orleans Fairgrounds spanning the usual two weekends.  My second visit to this iconic festival will find me hopping from stage to stage watching music legends...