Have you heard of Richard Branson’s new cruise line, Virgin Voyages? You are going to want to read more about this innovative line. They are making eco-friendly waves in the cruise industry, and this travel advisor is extremely impressed. They call it an “EPIC SEA CHANGE FOR ALL”. The goal is cleaner oceans for the […]
Are you confused yet? Are you ready to “get outta Dodge” to explore in our brave new travel environment? Yes, I hear you. It’s a jungle out there! Traveler stories of delays, cancellations, and misinformation abound, to say nothing of the ridiculously long hold times if you need to speak to someone at your travel […]
Wellness. I don’t know about you, but it is top of mind for me these days. It has certainly been a stress-filled year. I expect it has been for you as well. But how would wellness combine with travel experiences? What would that look like and, perhaps more importantly, why do I want and need […]
Do you have a bad case of the travel bug blues? Yes…me, too! We are all tired of reading, hearing and seeing stories about the BIG BUG IN THE ROOM. I give you today a story of a different kind. Travel Bug Blues 2021, be gone. You are not welcome here. Have you put hope […]
The year 2020 will be remembered whether we want that or not. My beloved travel industry has been impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic perhaps more than any other industry worldwide. And it was just a little more than 20 years ago when I joined the ranks of my colleagues, eager to hone the skills and […]
Have you dreamed of cruising the Aegean Sea to the stunning Greek Islands? Are you curious to see some of the most interesting ancient architecture and explore the incredibly well-preserved ruins of Ephesus from the port of Kusadasi, Turkey? Then you will want to read on! American travelers are just beginning to learn about the […]
If there is one thing that I love to write about, it’s travel! Do you know that feeling you get once you have researched and chosen a time and place for a vacation? You feel excitement even though you and your travel companion(s) have yet to work out all those details and there will still […]
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 […]