If you’re looking for a great girlfriend getaway for Winter or Spring Break, head to Gulf Shores, Alabama, short-listed as one of America’s Coolest Small Towns 2013 by readers of Budget Travel Magazine. Why Gulf Shores? Well, if 32 miles of sugar-white sand beaches and plenty of sun aren’t reason enough, how about historical attractions, outdoor activities […]
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European Travel Tips from Rick Steves and Friends
I’m spending the day in Edmonds, Washington to attend a free European Travel Festival (“Teach-A-Thon”) hosted by travel expert Rick Steves and and his Europe Through the Back Door team to kick off their 2013 tour season. With 10 classes to choose from – ranging from Steves’ session on “Travel Skills” to “Packing Light & […]
A Day of Play Aboard the Schooner Zodiac
What a beauty! And what a fun day for those of us lucky enough to be aboard the Schooner Zodiac based in Bellingham, Washington. The clouds parted, the sun shone, the water sparkled, the beer and wine flowed – not too much, mind you, just enough to cap off a lovely outing on this classic […]
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
With so many choices available in Waikiki Beach, how’s a wanderboomer to choose where best to stay? Fortunately, I had the chance to try out the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa for a couple of days on a recent vacation. Here’s why the resort ranks high on my list for solo and family travelers: Location, Location, […]
A Week on Whidbey Island, WA
What is summer for if not a little R & R? For me that includes a beach vacation whenever possible. Kids and the young-at-heart love playing in the surf, flying kites and building sandcastles. Wanderboomers enjoy an excuse to slow down, stroll the sandy shores and listen to the lapping of the waves when we’re […]
A Happy 4th of July Parfait
Looking for an easy-peasy way to set the mood for your 4th of July holiday? Why not start your day with a healthy parfait filled your favorite seasonal berries – red, white and blue, of course. This hardly needs a recipe, but if you insist . . . Happy 4th of July Parfait Alternate layers […]
Shot on Location: 7 Movie Destinations for Valentine’s Day
Travelers at heart can visit any one of several romantic destinations on Valentine’s Day in the click of an eye through the magic of movies. Cuddle up with or without your sweetie and pass the popcorn and kleenex . . . An Affair to Remember An ocean liner headed for New York City sets the […]
A Fun Holiday Playlist for Travelers
Whether you’re traveling near or far this holiday season, it helps to have a favorite tunes playlist to keep you company and to drown out the noise from those plane engines or a chattering seatmate. Here’s the music (in no particular order) that never fails to get me in the holiday spirit every year. Some […]
A Fast 48 Hours in New York City – Part One
If you’re fortunate to fly into New York City often, you have the luxury of knowing that whatever you miss on one trip, you can make up for on the next. But if you’re an infrequent visitor to The Big Apple like me, just remember, you can catch up on your sleep when you get […]