If it's been a while since you've seen the sites on Old Route 66, you'll be surprised by how much things are changing, like in Oklahoma City.

New energy, bringing new energy into having these revitalized neighborhoods, not just one or two, but like half a dozen.

Coming up, Robert Reed tells us what's cool about the recent changes to his home state's largest

city.

Don Wallace explains how Paradise is getting a makeover lately in Honolulu, and he recommends

places where you can join the locals for fun and explains why Oahu's classic sites are not

to be overlooked. I think every American, even no matter how cynical

or jaded, will find themselves amazed by visiting Pearl Harbor, will find themselves moved.

And Jay Nichols reveals why so many of us want to spend time near the water.

We can get our blue mines on by a swimming pool in our own bathtubs.

We can do it by an ocean, we can do it by a lake a river or even a pond

it's like beach time for your mind in the hour ahead on travel with Rick Steve's

one great way to connect with the locals is to speak the language, or at least some of it.

Rosetta Stone is a fast fun way to learn.

It's got helpful tools like online video chats with native speaking teachers. You can take the Rosetta Stone demo or purchase the program

at a special discount at Rosetta Stone.com.

There's a good reason so many people head for the shore for a little R&R.

Coming up in the hour ahead, Jay Nichols explains the science he's uncovered behind the positive effect of being around water.

And author Don Wallace takes us inside his city, Honolulu, with tips for things to enjoy like

the locals do.

When your sunburn tells you you've had enough time at the beach.

And while it's built on cattle and oil, Robert Reed joins us now to tell us how Oklahoma

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