By Doris Gallan – The value of a good nights’ sleep, we’re told, cannot be undervalued. I say, double that when traveling. Without peaceful rest, you can hardly be expected to explore all day, absorb tons of new information, cope with myriad differences, and try to have fun doing it!
By Carol Lovegren Milller – World-renowned bicyclist, Lance Armstrong, once declared Oregon’s Crater Lake rim to be a premier bicycle ride. Therefore, when my husband asked if I would like to bicycle around Crater Lake, I jumped at the chance. There was one small problem. I was not in shape
By Doris Gallan – Volunteer vacations are increasingly popular as Baby Boomers seek to get more out of their down time than lying on a sandy beach. People want to do some good while enjoying a foreign environment. They know that they can learn new skills or improve on existing
Julie Register experienced this resort spa in August 2011 By Julie Register – Primland Best deal on Golf: April Best time to see the Rhododendrons: June (they completely cover the mountains) Best time to leaf peak: October The Resort Primland is a remote, 12,000-acre resort perched on top of the Blue Ridge
By Julie Register – Spa Feedback I entered the relaxation room at The Spa at Primland warm from the whirlpool and steam room and a little restless. Relaxation Room at The Spa at Primland I poured a cup of Victory Tea and noted the books on the shelf below the refreshments
By John Stakes – There’s no getting away from it, most of us are living longer. A modestly short retirement following a long working life is rapidly becoming a declining norm and some serious decision making needs to be made alongside that application for a bus pass and rail card.
By Sharon Hurley Hall – Doris Gallan recently compared travel to living in a foreign country. She gave some tips on getting the most from a stay in another country. But what if you’ve decided you want to leave your home and live abroad full time? These tips will help
By Norine Rae – This summer was by far one of the most amazing times in my life as I explored the Holy Land with Jerusalem University College (JUC). JUC is snuggled just outside the wall of the old city on Mount Zion – a mere five minute walk to
By Carol Lovegren Miller – Banff & Jasper National Parks in Alberta Canada have something to please every taste, from an opulent hotel overlooking Lake Louise with a Rolls Royce parked outside, to endless world-class mountain climbing, and every variation in between. My family and I entered the parks via the
By Chloe JonPaul – “After life in the vastness of a vacant continent, civilization seemed disappointingly narrow, cramped, superficial, and empty.” – Frank Hurley, photographer on Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endeavor Those words certainly ring true for me. As an older woman traveling alone to such a distant place, I
By Sandra Glahn – I think I’ve made something like seven trips to New York City. Our like-a-daughter friend, Amanda, lives and works in Manhattan as an event planner, so we have a great excuse to visit. Here are suggestions for your trip based on my own trial-and-error experiences. Choose
By Donna L. Hull – Are you ready for a wine country road trip? Although we’re still in the last days of summer, harvest season will be here before you know it. Why not add a visit to California wine country to your fall travel schedule? For a trip that’s
By Sandra Glahn – Have you begun the planning for a trip that you’ve dreamed about for months, maybe years? Make sure the trip doesn’t turn into a nightmare from an oversight or mistake that so many international travelers make in poor planning and foresight, having to learn the hard way, what to do
By Charlene Peters – Biking alongside the setting sun, past Stag’s Leap to a tasting at Cliff Lede vineyards, or walking the glorious one-mile expanse of Yountville’s epicurean enclave and you’ve entered nirvana, especially when at the same time, you get to taste fine vintages in the luxuriating comfort of
By Doris Gallan – Traveling and living in a foreign country are about as different as smelling fresh-baked bread and actually savoring a warm slice with melted butter. Both are pleasures to be enjoyed in their own right with advantages and drawbacks to each. A visit to any country—no matter
By Michele McIntyre – This part of our trip is meant for relaxation; after almost a week of sightseeing in SF and hiking all over a National Park the size of Rhode Island, I’ve been envisioning sun (sunscreen, of course), sand and spa. Only Mother Nature has other weather-related plans
A Cozy Boutique Hotel Near Wine Country By Prudence Lay – West Sonoma Inn & Spa, ensconced in the heart of the Russian River Valley wine country and surrounded by 6 acres of towering redwoods and greenery, yields scenic views to anyone who opts to repose within its cheerful, bright
By Donna L. Hull— Climbing the steep steps of China’s Great Wall – you think it’s a memory that you’ll never forget. However, the sharpness of the experience fades over time. But you’re one of the lucky ones. The digital photos from that China trip are living on your computer’s
By Trisha Menoni – Learn how to vacation with an aging loved one or feel comfortable having them stay at home. Summer is finally here and that means BBQs, fireworks, baseball games, and travel. Summer is a great time to get away with your family. And while summer travel can
By Vicki Boster – Commanding a splendid coastal location, Dubrovnik is one of the world’s most beautiful fortified cities. Situated on the picturesque Adriatic Coast, the ancient city wall encircles a tight maze of narrow streets and centuries-old ornate stone buildings. The massive ramparts and fortress towers curve around a
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