Jeff Greenwald, Executive Director of EthicalTraveler.org, went to Cuba, legally, this summer, and reports his observations. It’s Lucille Ball’s 100th birthday today! The International Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center is having a party and is also celebrating National Clown Week (Aug 1-7). Greg DeSanto, former clown and museum director, gives us a look at the happenings in Baraboo, Wisconsin. And Jennifer Gaines, Senior Travel Editor for Spire.com, the newest luxury “flash sale” site, introduces us to a new term –“Flashcations.” She also gives us some amazing deals that are on offer this week via Spire.


