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September Vacations – Chile!

July 10, 2025

I have mentioned in other posts how much my husband and I enjoy visiting Latin America.  Today I want to discuss Chile–an incredibly diverse country that I believe will need numerous visits to fully appreciate.  We visited  in September, when Chile is in transition between winter to spring.  We loved it and appreciated the weather […]

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Autumn….Trains!

July 9, 2025

Ok, I may be jumping the gun just the tiniest bit, but I believe that Fall is the perfect time for a vacation!  Smaller crowds and great weather are two fantastic reasons but there is also a third one- Fall Foliage!   We can jump in a car and drive towards the nearest dazzling leaf […]

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Asheville, NC

July 6, 2025

Despite being decimated by Hurricane Helene in September of 2024, Asheville, along with much of the NC Mountains, has rebounded to an incredible degree!  There is so  much to do and enjoy here!  Surrounded by natural beauty and the great outdoors, there is also a huge art scene!  Asheville, a foodie haven, has every imaginable […]

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South Caicos!

July 2, 2025

Turks and Caicos are primarily known for pristine beaches, turquoise water and Caribbean luxury.  South Caicos is a bit different.  It is bordered on the north by the uninhibited East Caicos and is separated from the Turks island.  This gives it a more isolated feel.  It has less than 1200 permanent residents and you will […]

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Mexico and Belize-Affordable and Fantastic!

July 1, 2025

While Americans continue to travel domestically, international travel has declined a bit.  While there are several possible reasons, I cannot discount the importance of cost.  While there have been increased costs in some popular destinations, there are also wonderful locations that continue to be cost-effective.  Here are two that are both budget friendly and close […]

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Bruges, Belgium

June 28, 2025

My introduction to Bruges was the 2008 film  In Bruges, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.  I loved the movie- it was a great dark comedy(my favorite type)  but I also fell in love with the look of the city itself.  I wanted to see it for myself and eventually I did just that!  Bruges […]

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First Time Cruising?

June 27, 2025

While not 100% true, most people love cruises!  If you are considering taking that first cruise, here are a few thoughts you may find helpful: -Think about using a Travel Advisor.  We book a lot of cruises and are familiar with the companies. This can be enormously helpful when trying to decide between such a […]

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A More Comfortable Flight?

June 26, 2025

People who know me are well aware of my feelings about flying.   Despite having flown hundreds of times, it still scares me.   Back in my road warrior days it was necessary – now I do it simply because I love traveling.  The longer the flight, the worse I find it – stuffy, uncomfortable, […]

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Redwood National and State Parks

June 23, 2025

The redwoods are absolutely astounding!  They are the biggest trees in the world-growing up to 370 feet and 22 feet across the base!  They certainly filled me with an awe of the natural world, in addition to establishing my relative insignificance- yes folks, they will dwarf you!  When this national park was established in 1968, […]

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When to visit the Galapagos Islands

June 21, 2025

Although it is possible to do a land-based tour, cruises tend to be the most popular way to see the islands.  They  offer a more structured itinerary with a better  chance to visit more locations.  Weather certainly needs to be taken into consideration since this is an outdoor destination.  However, it is nearly always hot […]

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