By Bonnie Carroll− Life is But a Thermal Airship Dream As I was waiting in my hotel lobby for the Rainbow Ryder van to whisk me away at dawn to the open field where all the staff were preparing for the morning air balloon departures, I wondered if I was
By Carol Lovegren Miller – I hate having to eat my words; they taste bad. Maybe I should have been more gracious when I spoke them. For decades I have scorned R.V. owners as not being true campers. After seven summers of living in a 19-foot trailer with my family
Vancouver is the place to chill out this year. The laid back lifestyle, outdoor spaces, and culinary offerings may mean it’s time to take a trip out west. Live like a local with these top tips. With its moderate climate (let’s talk about cherry blossoms in February), Vancouver is the
By Alex Clark-McGlenn – New York City is one of the cultural hubs of the world. This melting pot draws people from all over, so it is the perfect place to find a diverse range of foods, drinks and cultural events. But, with so much to see and do how
By Alex Clark-McGlenn – Tourists can be the target of all kinds of crimes. From pickpockets to con artists, and even violent muggings, tourists just stick out more than locals. However, there are some cities and countries out there that are simply safer to travel than others. Here are five
By Lilli Zaloumis – Historically, boating has been a man’s sport. While the fresh sea air and the sound of the waves is enjoyed by any gender, the discipline it takes to captain one’s own vessel and the labor it takes to maintain it — washing, painting, scraping, patching, and
By Kendra Bergstrom – Traveling can be stressful, but it can be especially stressful if you have hearing loss. While some people love the feeling of exploring an unknown area, others dread it. Constant fears about missing your stop, losing your passport or even forgetting extra batteries for your hearing
By Thomas Bruce – Located just north of Corolla is Carova Beach. Carova Beach is an 11 mile stretch of beach with beautiful vacation homes placed amongst the sand dunes. If you are staying in Carova, or simply want to check out the area, make sure that you arrive in
By M. Simpson− When you’re 50 or older, the last thing you want on your long-awaited and much-deserved vacation, is to suddenly discover you’ve been tossed together in a beach hotel with two thousand college students partying 24/7 during spring break week. When that happens, it’s no longer a vacation.
By Donna Hull– Romantic accommodations in a quiet, scenic setting with unassuming personal service is my kind of luxury travel experience. And that’s exactly what I found when the Maui Visitor’s Bureau invited me to stay at Montage Kapalua Bay. Although I’ve traveled to Maui twice before, this was my first time venturing to
California’s breathtaking Ojai Valley has long been a gathering place for the health and fitness minded. An important part of Ojai’s history includes the 220-acre Ojai Valley Inn that was originally created as a world-class golf destination, but has developed over the past eight decades into a full-service resort with
By Lori Cline – If you like to travel, you’re not alone. In 2014, leisure travelers spent more than 620 billion dollars in the United States. If you happen to stumble across some really different places to go, travel becomes even more enjoyable, especially since you don’t have to bother
By Michele Mcintyre− In part one of this travel story, I was saying goodbye to my nine fabulous spa pals after spending the day together at the Lake House Spa. You can read about my journey of many friends by clicking here. As the friends all departed, I began the
By Donna Hull– You’ve just stepped off the plane at Kahului Airport on Maui. You sign for the rental car and head for the villa rental in Wailea. On the way, you’ll need to stop at the grocery store to stock up. But you’re oh-so-tired from the flight. If you reserve a villa at Wailea
By Jess Signut– Paris is a beautiful place and known as one of the most romantic geographical regions in the world. But there are plenty of other things to do that don’t involve someone else! Musee d’Orsay (Reference: http://www.telegraph.co.uk) This beautiful and exquisitely large art museum has many types of
By Michele McIntyre– When I’m not traveling or writing about travel, I can be found planning and orchestrating some sort of elaborate travel scheme. Girlfriend getaways? They’re my favorite trips to plan. I’ve been traveling with a group of girlfriends each year for nearly 10 years now. This year was
If you or your loved one is nearing retirement, what better way to celebrate than to take a cruise? The real benefit of taking a cruise after your retirement is that it can be as leisurely as you want it to be – you could even stretch to a round-the-world
By Michele McIntyre – I’ve recently returned from Providenciales, a tropical paradise in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), where I spent nine days soaking up the sun, fun and culture. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it is for US and Canadian residents to travel to TCI, a
The Best of Mexican Family Food Love By Bonnie Carroll− During a recent visit to Puerto Vallarta I was delighted to join my ‘foodie’ friends on a “taco tour adventure”. Vallarta Food Tours gave us a first hand opportunity to eat, explore and experience the best food trucks, stands, restaurants
By Michele McIntyre− At exit 33 off the New York State Thruway just thirty miles east of Syracuse, The Lodge at Turning Stone is a respite among the dizzying array of activity at The Turning Stone Resort. The Lodge squashes the notion of what a typical casino hotel is like.
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