A 2015 Anniversary Prompts Summer Return to America’s Best Idea, US National Parks

A 2015 Anniversary Prompts Summer Return to America’s Best Idea, US National Parks

This past year, I visited Glacier Bay National Park on board a Holland America cruise ship. Incredible. And talking to the National Park Rangers on the observation deck when we entered the park by ship was a real treat. Their knowledge and appreciation for landscape left an impression, as did Alaska. America holds tremendous beauty, […]

One Bucket List Item for 2015

One Bucket List Item for 2015

Let’s all complete one Bucket List item in 2015: The travel blogging world lost Anita Mac, who took her own life, in 2013. Those of us involved in this post want to pick up the torch where Anita left off (her blog focused on bucket list travel) and pledge to accomplish one item from our […]

Exploring the Beauty of Crete, Greece

Exploring the Beauty of Crete, Greece

I recommend visiting the Greek Islands by sea, sailing them.  And when exploring the beauty of Crete plenty of sailing opportunities exist, but I learned it would take you the better part of a week to sail around Crete itself. It’s big. Crete, Greece’s Big Island Crete is the biggest Greek Island and 5th largest […]

The Bucket List Sunset Sunday, Santorini, Greece

The Bucket List Sunset Sunday, Santorini, Greece

We all have our places we want to see, want to visit, want to holiday. Santorini tops many lists. The luxurious Greek Island is a bucket list destination and after my extended stay earlier this September, I can confirm it not only doesn’t disappoint, but even exceeds expectations. The views are simply stunning. The Santorini […]

3 Cheap Mexican Hotels to Book for Your Next Vacation

3 Cheap Mexican Hotels to Book for Your Next Vacation

Whether you’re looking for a cosmopolitan urban holiday, a chance to explore ancient civilizations, or just want to spend a week soaking up the sun on a strikingly beautiful beach, Mexico has a destination that’s just perfect for you. And budget-minded travelers will find that Mexico has a wide variety of properties that meet your […]

Sunset Sunday, A Quantum Sunset at Sea

Sunset Sunday, A Quantum Sunset at Sea

Last month, I accepted the invitation to sail two nights on Royal Caribbean’s new ship, the Quantum of the Seas.The “Smart Ship” designed to take a Quantum Leap forward definitely impressed with its advancements across all offerings including  from RipCord by iFly skydiving simulation, the North Star (a 360 degree view of the cruise ship […]

Top 6 Winter Activities in Grand Teton National Park

Top 6 Winter Activities in Grand Teton National Park

The Grand Teton National Park offers considerable challenges to those who want to venture into its 310,000 acres during Wyoming’s hard winters.  Yet the rewards are there. You’ll walk where the Shoshone natives once held their ground. You can traverse the snow like the French trappers that once made their livings from the plentiful wildlife.   […]

Sunset Sunday, The 7th Avenue Manhattan Sunset

Sunset Sunday, The 7th Avenue Manhattan Sunset

I’ve traveled many places, visited many cities, but there is something special to New York. Intangibles among the countless tangibles make New York such a special city. But, I am not sure many people think of even catching a sunset when in New York. Let’s face it, there is so much else to catch. And […]