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We have never been to Hawaii and honestly I am not sure why. It is on our destination list and we will get there at some point! I was a bit confused about the best island visit so I did some reading and gathered suggestions from friends. The consensus seems to be O’ahu. Let’s take […]
Barcelona and Kyoto: The Problem of Over-Tourism Nearly all travelers look forward to seeing new locations and experiences. The Cherry Blossom Festival in Kyoto is incredibly popular. In Barcelona, cruise ship passengers often fill the city with so many tourists that the locals are overwhelmed. In Barcelona, the response from locals has been very emphatic-demonstrations […]
I am not a fan of cold weather. I once knew a guy who loved anyplace cold-anyplace. As time passed I discovered that many others do as well. “Coolcations” continue to grow in popularity, and more folks are seeking out polar destinations in the Arctic Circle. During the winter solstice the sun never rises. If you […]
I love spotlighting our national parks! They are all beautiful and unique and provide great vacations; nearly everyone can find one that is right for them. Today I am going to take a look at a park that seems, at least to me, a bit more obscure. Take a look and see what you think! […]
One of the least known Caribbean Islands is Anguilla. It is a British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean around 200 miles east of Puerto Rico. It is an island surrounded by several small islets. What makes this country so special and why should you visit? Let’s take a look! The beaches Anguilla has some […]
We’ve been to the UK and had a fantastic time. One thing we did not do is to spend much time in the countryside. This is an error that we will correct on our next visit! We loved London– it is a wonderful city and we also enjoyed Bath, Stratford-on-Avon (hello Mr. Shakespeare!) and […]
Did you grow up spending summers at the beach? I did. Nearly everyone enjoys the ocean, sun and sand and all the other beach amenities! The relaxed vibe and slower pace help create that laid back, easygoing vacation that we all love! Is there a special beach that you return to time after time? If […]
My husband and I will be riding the rails through Switzerland and Italy in 2027. Although we have not made final plans, I am doing a bit of research in anticipation! There is nothing like the combination of trains and beautiful mountains, right? Switzerland is a tiny country, smaller than West Virginia in fact. Despite its […]
As mentioned in my recent post, solo travel continues to expand to encompass a varied group of travelers. The cruise industry knows this and continues to expand their offerings.. While you can take a solo cruise on any line, many companies are specifically interested in these singles. In fact some cater specifically to solo guests. […]
I grew up in the southeast and to me the beach was the Atlantic Ocean-about 120 miles from my house. My family’s annual trip to Wrightsville Beach in southeastern NC was eagerly anticipated. We would usually rent a cottage and settle in for a week or so of fun (for us kids!) and relaxation (for […]
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