Plopping into my clear plastic tube at Xel Ha, I was ready for cool relief. It had been scorching and sweaty hot, as the temperatures soared to over 100 degrees for the last few days. I had come to the golden lands of a Mexican destination. I was in search of the festivals surrounding the …
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Everybody needs a little time away from their busy and stressful lives. Sometimes trips that can get you into vacation mode fast are needed, but rarely booked. So I have a quick trip recommendation ready for you. Booking a trip to Cancun, Mexico is easy from many places on the East and West Coast, as …
Sometimes I think about what it would be like if I were a Queen, and not just any old Queen, but the Queen of France! How everything I could ever want would be at my beckoned call. How if I said it, it would just happen. Now fast forward to today, when I am selecting …
I have been thinking about my style of travel and thought I needed to think outside the box of the tradition independent travel that I typically do. I have been reading a lot lately about river cruises in Europe. Apparently, there is a new game in town, a company called the Emerald Waterways. It …
Chico Hot Springs, a quintessential Montana resort sits in Paradise Valley, midway between the historic railroad town of Livingston, Montana and Yellowstone National Park. Chico is flanked by the Absaroka Mountains to the south and the almighty Yellowstone River to the north which is the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states. Not too …
Get off the beaten path… Have you ever heard of the Blue City Morocco? Some call it the “blue pearl of Morocco.” Every time I think of it, I think of that Willie Nelson song called Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain. “In the twilight glow”, for me, I see Chefchaouen -often referred to as simply Chaouen. …
It may appear on the surface that there aren’t many jobs available that can go hand in hand with a passion for travel. But settling for a boring career stuck inside the same four walls is not going to give you the satisfaction that you are looking for. You can try it for a while, …
Costa Rica is the kind of place where you can commune with nature. It provides the perfect backdrop with its hidden beaches, volcanic mountains, hiking trails, and lush tropical rainforests. In fact, 25% of Costa Rica is dedicated to wildlife and nature, in the form of wildlife preserves and jungles. Making it the perfect place… …
Coming off a week of touring in Europe, I needed a place to relax. I know, there is no feeling sorry for me, the “non-stop traveler” by choice, but it is harder than you think at times! I wanted nothing to do with any cheap or rundown airport hotel but instead wanted upscale and hip. …
Genoa, I return to you, like a long lost friend, you have become a welcoming sight. So few Americans make their way into the trap of your charm, your beauty, and of course, your pesto. Yet soon, I believe your region of Liguria will make it into the hearts of tourists worldwide, but secretly …
The Clarion Collection in Bergen, Norway As soon as I walked in the door and saw the eclectic purple furniture with the flowing Calla Lillies, I knew I was going to like this place. Between the purple leather sofa, the tall, purple, and silver chairs, and the chandelier, it was a hip joint. The decor …