10 Best U.S. Cities for a Staycation
Are the travel challenges of sold-out summer leading you to consider a staycation at home? I’m with you. After the multiple miseries…
Post-Lockdown Travel Tips
Travel tips for the “new normal”: Book as soon as possible. Travel early in the day. Keep alert to flight/train schedule changes….
How to Explore a Historic City
Travel offers adventure, stimulation, and a spirit of freedom. History gives us inspiration, comfort, and a sense of connection. When you put…
A Day on Cozumel
The surf splashed up in jagged clouds of white as it pounded the black shoreline. Birds soared above. I tried to keep…
Half Moon Cay — Holland America’s Private Island in The Bahamas
I stood shoulder-deep in the cool turquoise water and could see clear to my bare feet on the soft sand. The glowing…
How to Survive the CoViD Safety Theater before your Cruise
I’d never imagined being so stressed-out getting ready for a Caribbean cruise. But then, a lot of things have happened over these…
10 Things to Do in Las Vegas
“Dean Martin” drank my martini. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. Okay, he wasn’t really Dean Martin; he was…
10 Best U.S. Cities for Winter Travel
Winter travel offers a much-needed escape–whether from holiday stress, short drab days, or two long years to flatten the curve. If you’re…
United States of Fun
The personal-finance site WalletHub recently ranked all 50 states by 26 fun factors, ranging from beach quality to casinos per capita. Source:…
Five Things to Explore in Honolulu
If you live in Honolulu, where do you go on vacation? Based on a recent study from WalletHub, the answer might be…
How to Plan a Summer Road Trip
Ah, summer! that balmy season when the normal rules don’t apply. The daylight is long; the weather is warm. The clothing is…
10 Things to Do on North Carolina’s Outer Banks
North Carolina‘s Outer Banks are a spectacular stretch of uncrowded beaches, historic spots, and uncommon sights like wild horses, a maritime forest,…