By Phillip Sheldon There’s something about watching a movie during a long flight that makes me cry much more than when I’m solidly on the ground. Air pressure? Darkness? Solitude? Who knows, but it’s a real thing, at least for me. The first such movie that I remember was To Sir with Love. It was […]
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Looking Back at 2017 with Gratitude
By Philip Sheldon During that time of year when we stop to give thanks for our blessings, I’d like to offer my gratitude to Key West and the people who have made it so special for me. After 21 years of living in Key West – fully one-third of my life – I’ve just moved […]
Japan Ningyo Tour
Experience the fantastic variety of Ningyo and celebrate the traditional Japanese craft of making dolls. These dolls are not just toys for children. They have a rich history in Japanese culture.
This adventure will take you to the heart of Japan’s traditional and contemporary Ningyo culture. You’ll explore the best doll shops and learn from the finest Japanese artists and collectors.
Reflections on Smart Ride & Paris
By Phil Sheldon, HE Travel CEO Dear HE Travel Friends, This has been a profound week of contemplation about life and death on both the global and personal levels. Here in the Florida Keys, HE Travel organized a team of riders for the Smart Ride – two days of cycling from Miami to Key West […]
Adventure Travel: Active, Attractive and Intimate
By Philip Sheldon, CEO Our love affair with travel dates back to Odysseus and farther, but ever since ancient times travelers have been seeking more comforts and an easier road to tread. Yet thousands of years later, we find 21st century travelers gravitating away from the comforts of air-conditioned motor coaches and trading in 500-count […]
Openings
By Philip Sheldon, CEO Key West: Florida gay marriage pioneers! Based on a clear statement by a Federal Judge on New Year’s Day, my home state of Florida can no longer prevent gay marriages, so it was with great honor and privilege that I was present at the first official wedding of a gay couple in Florida […]