Uisge Beatha, Gaelic for “water of life,” is known around the world as Scotch whisky. When my wife, Margaret, and I traveled in Scotland in June 2014 (Nov. ’14, pg. 20), we knew we had to learn more about the national beverage.

There are more than 100 distilleries in Scotland, and more than 30 of those offer tours. We toured four distilleries and learned a great deal about making and tasting whisky.

Most distilleries charge for a tour that includes a “wee dram” to sample, and...

I read the letter “Global Entry Advantages” (Sept. ’14, pg. 54), regarding programs allowing approved travelers expedited security screening for selected departures in US airports.

My husband and I have had and have used the Global Entry program flawlessly on our returns from international trips. However, it has seldom been the case for us that TSA Pre√™ (Pre-check) has been assigned us on any domestic trips. Even queues marked “TSA Pre√/Global Entry” refuse us if “TSA Pre√” is not...

Visitors to Barcelona who confine their sightseeing to the Gaudí architecture, Las Ramblas pedestrian mall, the Gothic Quarter and the inviting beach miss one of the city’s most enticing attractions.

El Poble Espanyol, or The Spanish Village, (Avda. Francesc Ferrer i Guardia, 13, 08038 Barcelona, Spain; phone +34 93 508 63 00, www.poble-espanyol.com/en), is an open-air museum that combines an introduction to that country’s architectural treasures and various cultures with an enjoyable...