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Flowers!

January 27, 2026

I don’t know about other folks but personally I am freezing and tired of it!   We cannot change the weather, of course but we CAN dream about warmer weather – and FLOWERS!  To me they are one of the most anticipated signs of Spring.  Actually, it is not that much longer in some locations.  […]

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Viking Cruises

January 26, 2026

When I was a travel advisor, most of my clients were retired and enjoyed the freedom to spend time as they pleased..  After years of working and raising children, they were finally in a position where their time was their own – and a number of them chose seeing the world.  While they engaged in […]

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Cenotes in the Yucatan!

January 24, 2026

What is a good vacation?  It certainly depends on your interests.  Are you looking for relaxation??  Beautiful scenery?  Adventure?  While specific  locations vary, there is one similarity in many  trips: Water!  Oceans, lakes,and rivers are enormously popular but  they are not the only water-centric destinations  to see! The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is  known for […]

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Barbados

January 22, 2026

The coral island Barbados is located in the eastern Caribbean.  Yes, it has white powder beaches, fantastic snorkeling or scuba diving (where you are likely to see a shipwreck).  If you are interested in water sports, head to the south coast  where you can kayak, go deep sea fishing or look for those shipwrecks. If […]

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

January 20, 2026

Despite the challenges of the past year, our National Parks continue to increase in popularity due to their beauty and unique charm.  They also tend to be light on the wallet- a plus for nearly everyone!  It has been awhile since I have written about our parks and today I am going to remedy that!  […]

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Peru’s Amazon

January 18, 2026

When folks speak of Peru, their first thought is generally Machu Picchu.  I have never been there but I have been assured that it is worth it.  Another Peruvian location you may want to visit is the Peruvian Amazon.  Combine it with a Machu Picchu visit or take it as a solo trip.  Either way […]

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Back-to-Back Cruises -You’re Going to Like This!

January 15, 2026

One of the most recent trends in travel is an upswing in back-to-back cruises.  If you love cruising, read on!  Discover one of the newest and most interesting changes in the travel industry! What do you do at the end of a cruise?  If you are like many travelers, your rush for the airport- a […]

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The Great White North!

January 13, 2026

Do you like cold weather vacations?  How about otherworldly quiet, adventure, and extraordinary wildlife all wrapped in a pristine environment?  If this sounds like you, I may have the vacation you have been looking for! Nunavut, Canada, the country’s northernmost territory, is a gigantic winter wonderland..  This arctic region actually covers a fifth of the entire […]

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Scenic European Train Rides

January 10, 2026

Train travel  continues to grow in popularity and why not? You can find rail excursions in nearly every price range from basic to ultra-luxurious and everywhere in between.  Frankly, even the more basic excursions are quite nice.   Rail outings are increasing on all continents but especially in Europe and the US.  I have written […]

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Chena Hot Springs

January 9, 2026

Millions of folks visit Alaska each year- they come on cruise ships and they come by land, they  ride trains and they explore Denali.  They also come for the Northern Lights and visits to  Chena Hot Springs– two goals that can be intertwined.   The hot springs are composed of a variety of minerals including aluminum, […]

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