Alaska is absurd. Bears, moose, mammoth mountains, soaring pines, jagged peaks, water streaming past boulders, surging down valleys, crashing against sand. We started in South Dakota, attending a wedding in the Black Hills the weekend prior to departure. This was July of 2014. On Sunday, we drove to Denver, hopping an Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle, using two companion certificates. Our departure from Seattle to Anchorage was delayed. We … [Read more...]
There’s More to Huatulco Than Just Beaches
Huatulco is Mexico’s, premier Eco-resort. The nine bays and 36 pristine beaches may be the main attraction, but this tropical resort offers more than just lolling in the water or baking on the sand. Huatulco is situated in the state of Oaxaca, at latitude 15 on the southern most part of Mexico’s Pacific Coast. This is where the Sierra Madre del Sur meets the Pacific Ocean and venturing into the mountains presents an entirely … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Cruise to the Baltic Capitals
A Scandinavian cruise to the Baltic Capitals sat on our travel list for several years, while easier and less expensive trips took precedence. For us to set sail towards our Viking roots, we needed a big occasion—like a 50th birthday. I think of 50 as an easy going innocuous number. It’s neutral (fifty/fifty), romantic (Fifty First Dates), and even sexy (Fifty Shades of Grey). But for my husband, 50 conjured dark and disturbing … [Read more...]
Istanbul Travel Tips even for the Experienced Traveler
, I sometimes go there just to roam the streets, take pictures, eat the traditional food and talk to the locals. It is possibly my favorite city of all that I have visited. I really could have benefitted from some Istanbul travel tips before I went the first time. I learned to do my research. The first time I went to Istanbul I felt an energy as soon as I left the airport. I believe a city is a living, breathing, ever changing organism. … [Read more...]
Far from the Madding Crowd – Our Half Day Jaunt in San Francisco
Where do you go with half a day to kill in San Francisco? We decided to eschew some of the more touristy hotspots and headed to Potrero Hills, the Mission District and SoMa to see the real San Francisco. We drove into the city on a Sunday morning when parking is free, arriving at around 10am. At that time in the morning, we were still lucky enough to find parking, although it was filling up fast. Our first stop: 18th Street, Potrero Hills. … [Read more...]
Hilton Resorts World Bimini: Limited Lunch Choices, No Limits on Taste
Whenever traveling, I make a point not to eat food from any chain restaurant or eatery. During a recent trip to Bimini, which is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, I did not have that problem. Due to the fact that there are not any chain food places on the island, I was not left with much of a choice. The closest thing to anything that resembled a chain was Amicci’s, the coffee shop, which served a limited Starbucks menu. Staying … [Read more...]
Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Tourists planning a safari to Africa should not miss the sensational opportunity to visit Volcanoes National Park for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. This activity is the most prominent and the vital reason as to why tourists visit this Park. Mountain gorillas are extraordinary and exquisite Giant Apes found in only three countries in the whole world. (Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo). Volcanoes National Park … [Read more...]
Oh, the Eating in Lyon is To-Die-For
Lyon is considered France’s capital of gastronomy. And with good reason. With the highest concentration of restaurants per capita in the country, Lyon lies in an enviable position. Literally. It’s surrounded by the best sources of raw ingredients and fresh produce. And this allows the city and its people the ability to create some of the best dishes in the world. Bresse chicken and Charolais beef from the north (with Bresse chicken dubbed as … [Read more...]
Sizzlin’ News from the Island of Hawaii
Island of Hawaii (March 1, 2017) - The island of Hawaii inspires awe in travelers seeking unmatched access to nature at its most powerful and unfettered. We are active volcanoes, star-blanketed nights, diverse climates, verdant rainforests, miles of coastline, and an island rich with Hawaiian culture. The largest and youngest of Hawaii's eight main islands, we offer visitors from all over the world adventures with bragging rights and memories to … [Read more...]
Chasing Adventure in the Dominican Republic
I'm standing at the edge of a mountain, taking in the gorgeous city sprawled below me. I hear the commands "Run, run!" The body instinctively resists but I take a leap of faith and go. I'm up in the air before I even know it, the parachute lifting me up and away. And just like that I'm paragliding in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. The name Dominican Republic more often than not stirs up images of a blue green Caribbean sea, and miles and … [Read more...]
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