By Prudence Lay, Feature Editor – The state of Wyoming contains some of the most spectacular and diverse scenery in America. Some of the most awe-inspiring views are to be found in the area in and around Jackson. I was a young girl of 14 when I first visited this
By Michele McIntyre, Spa Examiner – After four days in the hustle and bustle of city life in San Francisco, I was ready for some peace, serenity and mountain air. So on a Tuesday morning, my husband, eight-year-old son and I made the long, hot, flat drive east from San
By Doris Gallan – I never gave much thought to the African country of Botswana. Probably couldn’t have found it on a map. Little did I know that this is the home of the Kalahari Desert and the tribe once known as the Bushmen (they prefer the term ‘San’) that
By Donna L. Hull – Cruising in Alaska is the ultimate when it comes to connecting with nature. Mainline cruise companies have been plying the waters of the Inside Passage for many years for good reason. But sometimes, smaller is better in the big Alaska outdoors. When American Safari Cruises
By JuliAnn Stitick – It’s vacation time again! There’s a right way and a wrong way to pack for your summer get-aways! As I thought about my upcoming vacation, I realized how important it is to pack properly for a trip. Packing in a rush NEVER WORKS! Things are always
By: Prudence Lay – Perfectly placed along the shores of the new South Waterfront District on Portland, Oregon’s, serene Willamette River, this luxury boutique hotel and spa basks in the glow of the city’s lights just minutes from downtown Portland. River’s Edge Hotel wraps guests in the contemporary sophistication and warm
By Prudence Lay, Feature Editor ~ The small town of Sisters, Oregon is transformed every year on the second Saturday in July from a quiet mountain town to a bustling metropolis of quilters and quilt lovers from all over the world who come to see the town blanketed in beautiful
By Doris Gallan – No one wants to think about it, but it can happen to any traveler: having your holiday ruined by the theft of your valuables. There are steps you can take, however, to prevent thieves and pickpockets from targeting you in the first place and making it
By Doris Gallan – When you live abroad, get sick, and you have to keep working, you sometimes wish for the conveniences you’re used to—like a doctor who understands your language or a self-serve drugstore. In most foreign countries, you can’t just go to the drug store and buy some
By Donna Hull – When Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain opened in December 2009, guests at the destination resort near Tucson, Arizona, discovered an enticing blend of luxury and adventure. Located in Wild Burro Canyon of the Tortolita Mountains, Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain offers twenty miles of hiking and biking trails in a
By Michele McIntyre – I’ve just arrived at Mirbeau Inn & Spa again after a several year hiatus. As soon as I drive through the gates onto the 12-acre property, I ask myself, “Why don’t I come here more often?” I live only 30 minutes from this award winning world-class
By Feature Editor Prudence Lay – If you are looking for an upscale bed and breakfast in the scenic Texas Hill Country, look near Boerne, Texas. The Paniolo Ranch Bed and Breakfast Spa is a 100 acre resort retreat overlooking the picturesque Texas Hill Country lakes and hills. Enjoy breakfast
By Doris Gallan – The French hold a reverence for sumptuous food and fine wine that’s found in very few other places in the world. A country lunch in southern France provided proof that this love isn’t felt only by the well to do. After a morning of searching for
By Donna L. Hull – Is there an “I want to be a cowgirl” hidden somewhere on your “I want to do that” list? You don’t have to ride the Texas range or spend seven days at a hill country dude ranch to discover your inner cowgirl. When vacation plans
A Luxurious Texas Wilderness Escape By Feature Editor Prudence Lay – The 405-acre Hyatt Regency Lost Pines resort opened in June 2006 and delivers a luxurious Texas wilderness escape. In 2010, Travel & Leisure magazine ranked the resort and spa 18th in the “World’s Top Family Hotels and Cruises”. This
By Julie Register – I spent a day at The Spa at The Breakers while I was in the Palm Beach area. The Breakers, set on 140 oceanfront acres in the heart of Palm Beach, is the oldest hotel in Florida and on the National Register of Historic Places. It
By Doris Gallan – The grand-daddy of all Mardi Gras celebrations takes place in Rio de Janeiro and brings millions of tourists to Brazil each year. But if you’re not ready for the big one, there are smaller carnivals in the cities of Salvador, Belem, and Port Seguro. Mexican carnivals
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