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Quiet Travel

September 6, 2025

So often when planning a trip, we can fall into the trap of looking for the most exciting, adventurous or energetic.  At times, of course, that is exactly what we want and/or need.  I love Las Vegas, for instance, specifically because it has that energetic, anything goes, aura.  Let’s face it, that is exactly what […]

Ecuador

September 3, 2025

Despite being the smallest country in South America, diverse Ecuador is definitely worth a visit!   In 2024 Conde Nast named the capital city Quito as one of the best places in the world to visit.  Located on the eastern slope of the Pichincha Volcano, it is a gorgeous city replete with history.  Originally built […]

The San Juan Islands

September 1, 2025

My husband and I are leaving in a week on a train trip exploring the western half of our country.  Our first stop will be in Seattle.  We will only be there for two days and will most likely not be able to slip in a trip to  the San Juan islands.  Too bad as […]

Patagonia!

August 31, 2025

When it comes to vacations, our National Parks are a perennial favorite.  They are both beautiful and varied and are visited by a large cross-section of people.  The US is not, of course, the only country with a national park system.  Many other countries have them as well. .  Some of these unique parks can […]

Group Travel? You Bet!

August 28, 2025

Group Travel is having a moment!  While  family, friends, and interest groups have always traveled together, it has now exploded into a major trend.  If you are interested in arranging travel for your group, try to organize it around a particular concept, theme, or motif and it will help simplify the process.  Here are two […]

Looking for a hot October?

August 26, 2025

In the Northern Hemisphere, October is associated with cooler temperatures, brightly colored leaves, the ubiquitous pumpkin spice, and Halloween.  Yet there are plenty of locations that remain quite warm throughout Autumn.  In the US, these places are predominantly in the south and west.  There are some great European locations as well.  Let’s take a look […]

 Places Best Traveled by Cruise?

August 25, 2025

Many people assume that land-based trips are best if you are looking for a more in-depth exploration of a location, and many in cases that is true.  There are some exceptions to this, however, as certain locations are much easier and enjoyable if done by cruise.  One often offered as an example is the Caribbean, […]

Florida Keys Scenic Byway!

August 22, 2025

Get your motor running!  The Florida Keys Scenic Byway is the perfect road trip!  While it is a great excursion any time of year, it is especially enjoyable in the fall and winter, when pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds are the norm   Expect scenic ocean views and a multitude of bridges, including The Seven […]

Cruises and Hurricanes

August 21, 2025

As a travel advisor, I enjoyed planning all types of travel but especially enjoyed booking cruises!  Part of this is due to personal fondness for this method of travel, I find them both relaxing and invigorating – a combination not always found together. I enjoy helping people find the perfect destination as well as discover […]

Dominican Republic Affordable All-inclusives!

August 20, 2025

The Dominican Republic is the most visited country in the Caribbean.  There are a number of reasons for this including its beautiful and varied geography – it boasts the tallest mountain and the largest lake in the Caribbean.  Within the country, Punta Cana is the number one destination.  It has wonderful beaches and fantastic all-inclusive […]

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