February on Travelocity! Every month I use my 25 years of travel experience on the Travelocity website about my latest travel experiences. I am a travel ambassador for Travelocity, and they like to call me one of their “Gnational Gnomads”, which I think is super cute. This is an excerpt from those stories. I was so excited to be …
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Spending the day all curled up next to the fireplace and periodically taking a gander out my picture window, I knew I had to finally just bundle up and get out there. I hate how sometimes I just have a hard time getting started. But once I am out there, I do, the hard part …
Swimming with Beluga Whales in the Wild! Churchill, Manitoba in Canada Have you ever wanted to go swimming with Beluga Whales? I hadn’t even heard of this until I heard about an expedition up in Manitoba Canada where you could do just that! I mean, who doesn’t love seeing Beluga babies with their mommas while …
What do a cat, a pet turtle named Sonny, a 7-year-old wearing a life jacket, and a tightrope walker all have in common? Just the growing list of those plunging over Niagara Falls, either by choice or otherwise! They basically all got sucked through a water hose of 180,000 pounds of water pressure at record …
Located in the northwest corner of Big Sky country, Whitefish sits along the Amtrak Empire Builder route, as well as being just 11 miles from Glacier International Airport. Whitefish is a “come as you are” town, where a pair of Carhartts with muck boots work just as well as designer label jeans and Gucci boots. …
Visiting St Simons Island Georgia is well known for its southern-style seen in Savannah, GA’s stately squares, with their distinct southern twang sound. And most people know about its peach pies, pecans, and one famous peanut farmer (who happens to be my cousin). But did you know that the Barrier Islands located right off the …
Sure, Missoula, Montana is one of those college towns you hear about, but in a way, this town is different. Located along the Fork River in Western Montana, it is known as the “hub of five valleys” since it is near the convergence of five mountain ranges. But more than that, this town is about …
Quietly, I sat alone in the brightly-lit train station waiting to board the Rocky Mountaineer Train. I had arrived too early and had plenty of time to wait. Slowly, I put my head back and with my eyes closed, I imagined the majestic train rolling into the station. Rocky Mountaineer Train: Enjoy The Ride! Train …
Every month I use my 25 years of travel experience on the Travelocity website about some of my latest travel experiences. I was a travel ambassador for Travelocity and this is an excerpt from those stories. 6 Ultra-Indulgent Spa Getaways Not To Miss … Spending a day relaxing at a luxury spa is a moment …
As a travel writer, I was dreading my next trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. This shouldn’t be the case since I am in love with travel, but I now realize Las Vegas is like an acquired tasted. One that is unlikely to be enjoyed by a person who has not had substantial exposure to it, …
When you think of Arizona, the first things that may come to mind are cacti, saguaro cactuses, and cowboys. But Scottsdale is so much more than a desert landscape. It’s an oasis in the middle of the Sonoran Desert with plenty to see and do for both visitors and residents alike. From golfing at …
Wow W Scottsdale How many times in your life have you been WOW’ed? WOW! That is what they call it here at the W Scottsdale. When I say that word, sometimes I say it with almost a silent whisper. WOW! (this is me whispering!). My brain gets overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for what my visual senses …