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It has been said that Travel means finding yourself through a journey and allowing that discovery to change you. Tourism is about making a journey with enough planning and cushioning and filtering so you “see the sights” without being transformed by them. Can you have both? Perhaps…. Only YOU can answer that question as you travel through your own life. Enjoy the journey!
Active day on the Coronado Boardwalk (Photo by Noreen Kompanik) Mix one part water, one part sand, one part sun-soaked coastal charm, and you’ve captured the recipe for some of California’s most appealing seaside destinations. California beach towns are renowned for...
You’ll be drawn in by its culinary traditions, landscape, and a distinct culture A small beautiful region like no other, Basque country and its residents are indigenous to an area located around the western end of the Pyrenees mountains on the coast of the Bay of...
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Florida’s Key Lime Pie is something you love or don’t. However, as one of the darling citrus fruits from the southern states, you are sure to find your favorite variety among its history. Learn more.
Active day on the Coronado Boardwalk (Photo by Noreen Kompanik) Mix one part water, one part sand, one part sun-soaked coastal charm, and you’ve captured the recipe for some of California’s most appealing seaside destinations. California beach towns are renowned for...
You’ll be drawn in by its culinary traditions, landscape, and a distinct culture A small beautiful region like no other, Basque country and its residents are indigenous to an area located around the western end of the Pyrenees mountains on the coast of the Bay of...
The Kentucky Derby broke records in 2018. Get ready for a travel experience to remember as you join millions in the most exciting two minutes and all the people you meet along the way. Read more
Flying and Swimming - the Cayman Islands Best Excursions The endangered sea turtles... The beach, the surf, the sand…that’s island life in the Cayman Islands of the Caribbean. Every year thousand flock to paradise to enjoy their vacations. Yet, did you know that...
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Turtle Farm in Cayman Islands Sea Turtles are a part of Caribbean history... If you love animals, you will love what the Caribbean Islands have in store for you! This is part 2 of the series so if you haven't read the first part yet, links are below. In this series of...
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Swimming with the dolphins is a popular bucket list item... Love animals? Love the water? Then this list of best excursions in Grand Cayman for animal lovers is exactly what you’re looking for. Find out more about birding, sea turtles, dolphins and stingrays and close...
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Stingrays are related to the shark... Stingrays in the Islands The beach, the surf, the sand…that’s island life in the Cayman Islands of the Caribbean. Every year thousand flock to paradise to enjoy their vacations. Yet, did you know that humans are not the only...
Croatia Ranked #2 as an Emerging Travel Destination Enjoy the clear waters of the Adriatic Sea... Travelers love the beauty of Croatia... Croatia emerges #2 on the Virtuoso report for travel destination coming of age for 2019.While shipbuilding is a prominent industry...
Japan Travel is...“...At one moment so familiar and the next so alien…” The big city of Japan from above seems like any large city in the world... Virtuoso's Annual Report Names Japan #1 for Emerging Travel Destinations Travelers are turning their attention east to...
Facebook Instagram Brewery Tours From Grain to Glass North Carolina is home to more than 260 local breweries and brewpubs, celebrates its own Beer Month (April y’all), and includes Asheville, a 4-time “Beer City USA winner. Here are 5 Brewery Tours to...
How to find the best restaurant when you travel. You want great food and a local experience. Get away from chain food locations and touristy spots with 7 travel tips for finding great food.
The Legacy that is Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel Swan Boats have been an attraction at the Public Gardens for decades... Get a Bed and Bath for 3 Bucks in Boston The year is 1915. Copley Square is referred to as “The Square” and offers a convenient point of departure...
Digital Detox? Most of us check our phones every 12 minutes of our waking lives... 43% of us feel we spend too much time online... You may need Digital Detox if: You feel a sense of urgency or guilt unless you check your phone 5 times every hour…that’s once every 12...
Chocoholics can blame the Olmecs for their obsession…but we aren’t complaining. Join me on a chocolate tour in Oaxaca and get a taste of chocolate and history
A morning in historic downtown Alexandria, Virginia is an opportunity to stop for breakfast at Jacskson 20. American dining with a menu of classic dishes our forefathers would have loved! Read the review here…
Ten years ago, Palermo wasn’t a tourist destination. It was a bunch of rubble... A Kitchen and Castle Ruled by a Culinary Duchess Sicily Cooking Class:According to the Duchess of Palma, Nicoletta Polo Lanza Tomasi, polishing her nails is pretty far down the list of...
Ha Ling Peak: This reality met me with blue mountains, the smell of spruce, dust rising from the forest road, and the July Sun… The forest became less dense, mountains behind trees became taller... It is all about the road, not the destination I stopped to catch my...
Sometimes a place can carry you away, even when it’s close to home Grand Cafe, MN - Photo Attribution Flickr J. Annie Wang Grand Cafe is unassuming from the outside... We stumbled into Grand Café looking for good food, better wine and an excuse to get out of the...
March 1 - March 10 [North Carolina Events] The Rice Festival has been postponed until 2020 due to Hurricane Florence. Next year promises live music, arts and craft vendors, kid's play area, rice cooking contest, a beer garden and much more... One of our...
It happened in May. I broke up with my boyfriend on a Monday, sent a resignation letter from an Uber to the airport on a Friday, and booked a one-way ticket across the ocean. Solo woman travel story
Explore Emerald Isle along the North Carolina Coast. This south facing stretch of beach is part of the barrier islands that border the Bogue Inlet. Surprisingly, it remains a low-key, family-friendly vacation destination with restaurants, a variety of lodging, outdoor and family activities, and unique shops.
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“Do not worry,” he assured me in his best English, as he gently waved his hand, “The bees…they are not aggressive.” High on a hill is Perugia, the ancient Italian city and home to the annual Chocolate Festival While bees buzzed dangerously close to my hands and face,...
Before our travel photos post to social media, we must pack. Travel packing is a Goldilock’s game. Is it too much, too little, or just right? Here’s some tips: Packing light makes air travel less stressful... What do you think about when preparing for a vacation? ...
Dublin day trips will get you out of the city in a flash so you can connect with your roots, nature, and history. Here are the top 5 can’t-miss Dublin destinations perfect for a day trip, in no particular order After living in Dublin for two years, I can say with...
Why are 2,000,000 Americans playing pickleball? Because this game of paddle, balls and nets get people off the couch on onto the court. Age is no barrier. The level of competition can be fierce…or playful. It’s your choice…it’s your game! Find out more…
“The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are comprised of Anasazi ruins that date back 800-1000 years old.” The story of the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park is told at the Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings museum. Their headline (shown above) may be all some people read...
Day Trips in Colorado Springs…Where Time Stands Still A mist settles over Colorado Springs... Healthy Bubbles Delight the French in Manitou Springs French missionaries were writing about Manitou Springs long before Major Pike discovered his famous peak. And before the...
The Manitou Cliff Dwellings stands as an unfinished story of a people who walked away from life. Mystery, and a gift shop, surround this ageless monument. What happens when a tourist discovers a connection to the past? Read the story here
Wondering how to travel America? You’re in luck! Camping, RV, seeing America from the road, your options are wide open…just like the road! Explore America…your way, before it’s gone. We are witnessing a real-time resurgence of interest in the good ole’ USA. The RV...