I have longed to visit Spain ever since I was a teenager learning the Spanish language in school. As a young girl, my grandparents would bring me dolls dressed in native costumes from their travels. The colors in the fabrics of my Spanish flamenco dance doll intrigued me. We visited Barcelona for a brief, three-night […]
Celestyal Crystal: The Idyllic Aegean 7-night Itinerary in Review After two and a half years of planning during the pandemic, on September 17, 2022 our group of 83 sailors embarked on the classic Celestyal cruise ship, Crystal, in Piraeus just outside of Athens. This Greek cruise line was chosen for its port-intensive itinerary. The smaller […]
Is it time for your next travel adventure? I know, I know. It has been a long time coming, and it is not as easy as it used to be. While you may or may not prefer to plan and execute your vacations with a professional travel advisor, do know that those (like me) in […]
Well, my friend, it has been a long time since I was a virgin…just sayin’! We are recently back from our first cruise on Scarlet Lady, Sir Richard Branson’s newest ship. If you think you are not a cruiser, think again! You will be called a “Sailor” on this cruise line and the experience is […]
World vacation travel may forever be changed. The pandemic is showing no signs of slowing down, I have not posted a blog since October and yet my days are full as a travel advisor! That might be the best indicator of all that you are as determined as I am to continue to experience the […]
Have you been to a place where the desert meets the sea? Los Cabos, Mexico is that place, and it’s wonderful! Recently back from a week of vacation there with my family has me longing for more. I will share some of the highlights with you. Cabo lies at the southern-most tip of the Baja […]
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 […]