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As the birthplace of modern LGBTQ+ rights and home of the Stonewall riots, it’s no surprise that NYC is one of the gayest and most gay-friendy destinations in the world. From Brooklyn and Queens to Hell’s Kitchen and Greenwich Village, there are numerous “gaybourhoods” to explore. The Stonewall Riots were a series of riots and […]
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I’ve never been a scuba diver. When I was younger, I occasionally entertained the idea but never beyond a random thought. I do, however, have some friends who dive and before I retired from the travel industry, I had a couple of interested clients. Barbados was mentioned to me as were Bonaire, Costa Rica, and […]
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I’ve written various posts on Alaska, one focusing on Juneau and one concentrating on Fairbank’s Chena Springs. There is so much in this state that it’s difficult to limit to only a few suggestions. Let’s take a quick look! Anchorage is located in SW Alaska and is the largest city in the state. It […]
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We visited Ecuador on our recent cruise of South America. Our stay was short but we were able to get a feel for it, especially the Ecuadoran port city of Manta. When we docked at Manta, we immediately noticed the fishermen with their full nets. In fact, Ecuador is known as “the tuna capital of […]
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It doesn’t sound inviting, does it? Not surprising as the park is far too hot in summer with temperatures hovering about 108. Consider winter for a visit! The park straddles California and Nevada and is the hottest and driest in the National Park System. It also has Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America. […]
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What Is It Like to Visit an All-Inclusive Resort? It has been awhile since I have written about All-Inclusive Resorts. Yep, they are the definition of careless relaxation! While located everywhere, the majority are in Mexico and the Caribbean, with an occasional one in Europe. While there are few in the US, Bungalows is one […]
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So you are thinking about your next trip and ready to start the planning.. If you have traveled much in the past you know a bit about slow travel and the perils of over-booking. Do you want a leisurely trip that allows last minute decisions?. If so, welcome to the world of spontaneous travel. Is […]
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The Cayman Islands consist of three individual islands. The most populous and well known is Grand Cayman. Often known for private bank accounts (shady and otherwise!) as well as beautiful beaches, it was the site of our last shore excursion. We took the tender from the ship to George Town for a bit of exploration. […]
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Panama is a diverse country with various ethnic groups and cultures. It is generally considered safe for American tourists who avoid the high-crime areas of Panama City. It is also a stunningly beautiful country-lush and green. It reminds me a bit of Costa Rica with the same tropical appearance. It is nearly impossible to discuss […]
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Peru is a beautiful, historical country and is enormously diverse. As I have mentioned before, Peru is more than Machu Picchu! Parts of the Amazon Rain Forest are located here as well. Next trip, perhaps! After leaving the Paracas National Reserve (see last post) we left General San Martin and sailed towards Lima. As well […]
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