Are you one of those folks who thinks a cruise is not for you? I have heard all the objections. Cruising has this stigma that you may experience long lines, buffets with foods to make you fat, and huge bills you must pay before you disembark. Besides, it sounds like a great way to spread […]
Did you know that there is, at press time, a bill proposed in the US to give a big fat tax break to those who travel in the USA during COVID? Fingers crossed for this! So many good people work in the travel industry here at home. Until we, American travelers, are once again welcomed […]
Did you miss me? Well, I am missing YOU! It’s been two months since I felt the travel writing passion, and I acknowledge the fact that the past three months or so have been unsettling, to say the least. As we all have to adjust to this time of COVID-19 uncertainty, I know you are […]
How are you really doing today? This is a challenging time, to be sure. It is likely that you are feeling the loneliness of this unprecedented time in history. I feel your pain and want to do whatever I can to ease the feelings of helplessness and hopelessness you may be slipping into now and […]
March 18, 2020 As I sit quarantined in my home office, my thoughts are with the first responders, government officials, and health care workers around the world who risk their very lives to either make policy or treat the thousands upon thousands who are fighting COVID-19. I am and will continue to be in awe […]
Adventures await you in Colorado in wintertime. Of that you can be sure! A recent ski trip with my Cincinnati Ski Club delivered many memorable moments; beautiful vistas, challenging ski runs, awesome meals, and comfortable, convenient accommodations. Read on for details that will help you plan your own ski vacation. As always, I would be […]
A recent article by Travel Weekly made me ponder plastic. Richard Turen’s article titled “Pondering Plastic and Tourism” shared some disturbing statistics about plastic as a global epidemic, and as a passionate nature lover and world traveler, I am intent on sharing it in the hopes that we are touched with a spirit of change […]
Excellence Resorts offers a luxury adults-only beachfront experience at its five locations, with two in Mexico, one in Jamaica, and two in Dominican Republic. I absolutely loved our experience 6 nights at the Excellence Punta Cana (see my review on my website here). This review shares information about the sister resort Excellence El Carmen, just […]
In a word…no wait, it will take many to describe the experience here at this beautiful Dominican Republic resort. The nature “up north” on the Uvero Alto area is so very nice since the beaches are lovely and quiet, unless you have the pleasure of balmy, wind-swept days as we were, when the waves make […]
Are the Galapagos Islands on your “must-experience” list? A very popular destination, you may not know that Celebrity Cruise Line has been leading explorers in this fascinating and unique corner of the world for over 14 years. With the choice of the new in 2019 ship Celebrity Flora and the “revolutionized” Celebrity Expedition you will […]