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Pure Magic of Alaska

Pure Magic of Alaska

I have never met anyone who isn’t completely blown away by Alaska. There is no competing with the majesty of those ice blue glaciers, how close you get to wildlife and how strange and remote it feels touring the 49th state to join the Union. […]

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

If you’re a traveler, you know the feeling of eventually wanting to land somewhere different. Nothing gets old about the beauty of the Caribbean, the adventures of Central America, or the history and delicious food of Europe. But sometimes you just want to travel somewhere […]

Relaxation San Antonio Style

Relaxation San Antonio Style

No matter where you travel in the world, you’ll never find a place like Texas. It stands out for its unique blend of cultures and influences and is the only state that has endured eight changes of government and six different flags. Before it was […]

All-Inclusive Experience in Punta Cana or Puerto Plata

All-Inclusive Experience in Punta Cana or Puerto Plata

If you’re thinking about an island getaway but can’t quite figure out how to line up meals and activities, then the all-inclusive resort vacation is for you. As a seasoned traveler who has explored the globe on both a budget and in style, I have […]

The Hospitality of Istanbul, Spanning Two Continents

The Hospitality of Istanbul, Spanning Two Continents

Maybe the Middle East isn’t the first place you’d think of visiting when booking your next vacation. Travel to this area may not receive the best endorsement, but the fact is, the world can be a precarious place no matter where you go. Although I […]

From Provo to Parenthood: A Babymoon in the Paradise of Grace Bay

From Provo to Parenthood: A Babymoon in the Paradise of Grace Bay

You don’t really need an excuse to escape to a beautiful Caribbean beach. But if you chose Grace Bay on the island of Providenciales (Provo as the locals call it) in Turks and Caicos, there must be something you’re celebrating. For us, it was our […]

A Week in Italy

A Week in Italy

There isn’t another country in Europe quite like it. Italy is a land of dreamers who produce creative ideas that come alive. “You can have the universe, if I can have Italy,” the famous Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi once said. Why make that bargain? Because […]

Fun in Acapulco

Fun in Acapulco

For those of you who are Elvis fans, you might have seen the 1963 musical comedy film “Fun in Acapulco”. You know, the one where Elvis gets a job as a singer and a lifeguard in a hotel in Acapulco, Mexico? Well, several years ago, […]

Using Your Imagination in Belize

Using Your Imagination in Belize

Imagine this: There is a great big, blue hole in the middle of the water off the coast of Belize. If you’re a diver, you know I’m talking about the place Jacques Cousteau once called the best scuba site on earth. It sounds counter intuitive: […]

Flying High in Rio

Flying High in Rio

Recently the world tuned in to see Brazil host the World Cup and got a glimpse of the lush rainforests, the mighty Amazon and the crowded, golden beaches. The largest South American country boasts a landscape as diverse as the look of its people. Tourists […]