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Slow It Down!

April 22, 2025

Remember all those rushed trips you have taken in the past? You know the ones- balancing the needs of your kids and perhaps a demanding job? Most of us want to connect with our destinations in ways that are authentic and comfortable but instead spend our time rushing from place to place. At the end […]

Wilmington, NC

April 21, 2025

Wilmington is another city I frequently mention. For me, it ties with Asheville as the best city in my state. The picture, taken by my cousin, shows the Cape Fear River. The adjacent River Walk is one of the most celebrated and dynamic areas of the city. Stroll through it and take in all the […]

ETA for UK Travel

April 20, 2025

Planning a trip to the UK? If so, you will need to get an ETA. All travelers from North America, Israel, Singapore, the Caribbean, Oceania and select countries in Africa, Central and South America will need an electronic travel authorization (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom. These ETAs are meant to ensure stronger security checks […]

DO YOU CRUISE, BABY?

April 19, 2025

I love cruises but take them infrequently due to my husband’s more lukewarm response. We do slip them in on an occasional basis between land adventures, however. I love the way most of the logistics are taken care of. The enormous variety available is also a big draw. There are cruises for action-lovers as well […]

Buzios, Brazil

April 19, 2025

As I mentioned in an earlier post, my husband and I have become quite interested in Latin America. I am currently involved in looking for interesting destinations for future visits. While I have not been to this town, I have done some research on it and it sounds interesting. See what you think! Brazil is […]

North to Alaska!

April 17, 2025

I love Alaska and I swear this is the last post on it for a bit! This is an excerpt from my February ‘25 travel email.. Adventurers love Alaska and in some sense we are all adventurers ; we just have different styles. Some of us love hiking up a mountain and others prefer gazing from […]

Bryce Canyon National Park

April 15, 2025

Another really cool site, Bryce Canyon National Park is located in southern Utah. Known for its crimson spire-shaped rock formations – a series of “bowls” carved into the edge of a plateau, you will want to take enough time to fully explore! The park has a main road which goes from its only entrance […]

ABC ISLANDS

April 14, 2025

The ABC Islands are the three westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. They are close and popular with American tourists. One of their most appreciated qualities is being outside of the hurricane belt. When the rest of the Caribbean is under hurricane season, these islands are a great detour. Aruba, […]

Costa Rica -Part 1

April 12, 2025

My husband and I are becoming more and more interested in Latin America. Having been to Chile, and now to Costa Rica, we look forward to more visits in this part of the world. In fact, we have a cruise booked next year with stops at many Latin American countries. For now though, let’s take […]

Saint Martin/SinMaarten

April 10, 2025

So which is it? The south end of the island is Dutch–hence Sint Maarten and the French Saint Martin is on the north end. Overall, there are 37 beaches for snorkeling and swimming. Some of the beaches require a hike (or a boat) to get to. Unlike its neighbor , St Barts, this island has […]

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