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I love New Mexico- I find it stunning in a way very different from my North Carolina home.(which is also gorgeous!) Generally, when I think of NM-one of two pictures pops into my mind. First, there is Santa Fe, which is one of my favorite cities in the country. Secondly, there is Albuquerque, home of […]
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Alaska is a huge state and not as easily traveled as the lower 48. This train is all about relaxing and taking in the beautiful views. The varied landscape, with mountains and gorges in the north and wilderness and ice in the south, can be viewed easily in this not-built-for -speed train. It is a […]
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By June, the Yosemite Valley is warm and verdant and wildflowers are blooming everywhere! Like all National Parks, Yosemite provides a look at a place that is both unique and quintessentially American. Fly into Fresno Yosemite International Airport, located 65 miles from the park and rent a car. Yosemite provides a wide variety of lodging […]
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To me, San Antonio ties with Austin as the best city in the state! Those who travel with young kids (or grandkids!) knows that the way to have a fantastic trip is to keep the kids happy and entertained. San Antonio does this very, very well. Here is a rundown of a few places they […]
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These two styles of cruising are quite distinct. Both have quite enthusiastic proponents and heck- some like both! But are there strong distinctions between the two? Yep, and most of the diversity comes down to two differences: Ship Size – Ocean ships are large-some large enough to be like a floating town. The biggest ones […]
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Since the DOT enacted new laws in October ‘24, flight compensation has become much easier for travelers. No longer can the airlines make their own individual rules-they now have a DOT set they must follow. Currently they are required to refund passengers for flights cancelled or significantly changed FOR ANY REASON. This includes “uncontrollable” […]
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Viewing the Northern Lights is all about timing, location and luck! While this is often between December and March, in some parts of the world it can be August through April. The most likely locations are generally high altitude areas above the Arctic Circle in places such as Norway, Canada, Iceland, Finland, Alaska, Sweden and […]
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Recently, I posted about the California Zephyr, widely considered one of Amtrak’s most beautiful rail journeys. Three of its other exquisite journeys are the Pacific Surfliner, the Empire Builder (which I can personally attest to) and the Coast Starlink- which is yet another contender for our autumn train adventure. Let’s take a look at its […]
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Located within sight of Miami and with a look reminiscent of the Caribbean, Biscayne National Park stands testament to a very specific type of environment. With 95% of the park covered by water, it is all about the geography, folks! Unsurprisingly, it is home to over 600 native fish as well as many species […]
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Despite all the time I spent watching Austin City Limits on PBS, I have only been to the city once – for a business trip back in my Corporate Road Warrior days. Outside of conference rooms and the hotel, I saw very little of the city. I hope to rectify that sometime in the […]
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