(photo by Jessica Mills) Ever since I was a young girl, (that’s me in the blue shirt) perhaps because I browsed regularly through the National Geographic magazines that my Aunt and Uncle gave my family each year for Christmas, I have wanted to visit the Amazon. To be honest, it might also be due to […]
Words cannot describe the feeling of accomplishment when finishing the 4-day trek on the incredible Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. But please come along with me as I share my many experiences during this Inca Trail Discovery tour with G Adventures. Day 1 & 2 We enjoyed our private group of 8 travelers. The […]
If you are an avid US-based traveler, it’s likely that you have already “been there done that” and visited these wonderful places: Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, Europe, our National Parks, Hawaii and Alaska. That’s wonderful! I have explored all of these as well, and could certainly enjoy going back over and over again. And yet, I […]
Are you a US National Park lover? Me, too! As a life-time senior pass holder, I am in like flint. But if you love your parks like I do, you have no doubt noticed that it can be a real challenge to visit. The lodges and camp sites book up a year in advance. The […]
The Intrepid way of travel…what IS that? The Intrepid brand not only describes it well; they live it well! In the Intrepid Worldwide Adventures brochure, CEO James Thornton explains “I believe we have a responsibility as one of the world’s largest providers of adventure travel experiences to help conserve our environment for future generations….we’re always […]
Photos by LeBoat As I pondered my next small group experience to offer my clients, one of my favorite couples reached out with the idea of exploring with the company, Le Boat. I reached out immediately, learning that they are a willing partner and could arrange this small group adventure for me whenever I was […]
Star Clippers largest vessel, the Royal Clipper, has 42 sails and in the Caribbean she rarely has to use her engines. Romantic? To be sure! Exciting? The dramatic unfurling was done on my cruise for the first time at night in Bridgetown, Barbados to beautiful music and it took my breath away! And if you […]
Checking off bucket-list destinations and experiences has become old-school, and it’s just not enough these days to see the site and tick the box. I read more and more about the idea of traveling with a purpose and treading lightly on over-touristed cities and historical sites. I believe as your travel advisor that it is […]
It’s time to get warm any way we can, right? The first Active Travel Pro blog of the year requires a look at those destinations that are both SUNNY during our winter in the northern hemisphere and HOT because they are fascinating and warm in the “don’t need a coat” category. With big thanks to […]
Have you ever thought about chartering a yacht? They are surprisingly affordable if you gather a few fun friends! It helps if you know a travel professional who has a relationship with a great wholesale charter company like Carefree Charters (.com!) Considering that a 6-night cruise with your captain and chef can sleep 6-10 or […]