By Norine Rae – Taiwan is truly an exquisite secret vacation destination for Westerners. Known as ‘the heart of Asia’ everywhere you look is a fascinating picture to be remembered. In eight days I saw less than eight Westerners and I kept asking others and myself why. It was truly
By Michele McIntyre − I’m afraid of heights. It’s not exactly a paralyzing fear but it’s more than a healthy caution. The fear doesn’t stop me from flying on airplanes, climbing and skiing reasonably sized mountains or driving over bridges but it certainly makes me uncomfortable. And yet when I’m
I’ve just returned from 6 days in Tucson, Arizona to check out the spa, wellness, dining and travel scene. If you’re a lover of all things desert, this is your kind of place! The October weather was ideal – crisp and clear nights, cool mornings and hot days characterized by
By Michele McIntyre − For parents of school-age children, the recent 16-day Christmas break may have felt like the longest in history. The mercury was on a wild ride with temps dipping from a low of minus 8 degrees (way too cold to play outside) to a high of 56
“You’re not giving yourself enough credit. You’re a solid intermediate skier.” These are the words I’ve been longing to hear for nearly 20 years since I started skiing on a frigid cold night in February. Not knowing any better, I wore jeans and a cotton jacket. I must have fallen
The 141,000 ton Royal Princess, with 3,560 passengers and 1,200 crew members, is One Big Ship. When Princess Cruises invited me to try out the new Royal Princess on a cruise from Venice, Italy, to Istanbul, Turkey, I wasn’t sure if I should say yes. After all, I’ve made it no
By Louise Hoole – Planning a holiday alone? Louise Hoole explains why African safaris make the perfect sojourn for solo women of a certain age. “I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion,” philosopher Henry Thoreau once said, and
By Victoria Boster – The glaciers that once covered the Canadian Rockies retreated long ago, leaving behind an unmistakable beauty in the turquoise green lakes, wide sweeping valleys, and scenic canyons and rock formations- all evident in the vast wilderness known today as the Banff National Park. Located inside this
I’ve just returned from the spectacular Wintergreen Resort, an 11,000-acre four-season resort located in the Blue Ridge Mountains southwest of Charlottesville, VA. Wintergreen is a one-of-a-kind resort community that boasts nearly 270 condominiums and homes ranging from basic studio suites to luxurious seven-bedroom houses. Guests enjoy 45 holes of championship
Deep into the planning stages of a recent trip to Southern California, I discovered that Anaheim (the 10th largest in the state of California) and Orange County have so much more to offer visitors than the Disneyland Resorts. This became my only regret of the 11-day trip: I underestimated and
Spa and Travel Review By Michele McIntyre – I’ve just returned from a weekend at Wintergreen Resort, located in the heart of Central Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Wintergreen has been on my list of places to visit for some time now and this trip exceeded my expectations in every way.
By Joana Armie – Although the concept of charm is largely subjective, when it comes to cities, there are accepted standards. The 10 cities below have drawn consistent ratings among travelers as the most charming in the world. Let us examine each in turn. Budapest – Hungary This is a
By Carol Doyel – I arrived in Portland via PDX International Airport just minutes from downtown Portland, traffic permitting, for a weekend getaway and a one-day conference that I planned to attend as a participant of the Oregon Entrepreneur Network (OEN). I was looking forward to quiet time to prepare
Have you ever been somewhere and said to yourself- “This is the most beautiful place I have ever seen.” Go to Sedona. You will say it again~~ One morning near the end of our vacation, we stopped for breakfast at a little cafe restaurant and my husband found a book
By Carol Lovegren Miller – Southeast of John Day, puts the word “wild” back into wilderness. “I saw a rare jet black cougar this morning,” a member of the Forest Service trail crew noted, “I guess it would be called a panther since it is black instead of golden colored.
By Donna Hull – Have you ever stayed in accommodations so perfectly attuned to the surroundings that you didn’t know if you were inside or outside? That’s how Alan and I felt when we stayed at The Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino on a May road trip to Vancouver Island. The view from our Beach
By Michele McIntyre – Day 1: For many guests a visit to a Canyon Ranch property is a budget-bending once-in-a-lifetime treat. For others, faithful pilgrimages are as much a part of them as they air they breathe. These repeat visitors would no sooner miss their regular visits to Canyon Ranch
By Michele McIntyre – Oh, Lodge at Torrey Pines. You had me at hello from your doorman attired in kilted Scottish dress. The bellman (he’s dressed in traditional bellman dress from the early 1900’s), probably more helpful and knowledgeable than any I’ve encountered, dispenses advice on where to park for best
By Olga Hermans – To many people, Vancouver is one of the world’s most stunning cities. It welcomed the world as host city of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were held between February 12 and March 21, 2010. The Games
Without a doubt, summer is the best time of year to vacation. Whether you are longing for the sun and sea or cooler climates in far distant lands, there is a perfect summer deal out there for you. Finding those deals can be difficult, though, so the sooner you start
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