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 […]
On a recent travel industry event I learned more about a cruise company called Celestyal Cruises. One thing I love about this European cruise company is that they spend time overnight in select ports such Mykonos and Santorini, allowing for more cultural immersion and night life. You will LOVE that. What a wonderful and affordable […]
Karisma Resorts has all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica, Mexico and Punta Cana. Several new properties will be coming online at the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, and they look to be amazing! This review is about the complex of three beautiful resorts in Mexico, just 20-30 minutes south from the Cancun airport. I […]
Whether you are currently single or have a significant other who just doesn’t have the same passion for seeing the world as you do, there has never been a better time to choose to go solo. It’s big business today, so you are bound to find the perfect travel experience with other solo travelers to […]
Are you always looking for ways to make life easier when you travel? Me, too! Some of these might be too obvious to you, but there are people out there who travel infrequently and would love to know these tips from a seasoned traveler. How many did you already use? Always carry a water bottle […]