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Patti Morrow I am a travel influencer based in South Carolina with: • Over 150 bylines in 35+ print and online publications • Founder of the award-winning travel blog Luggage and Lipstick • Author of the book “Girls Go Solo: Tips for Women Traveling Alone.” • Named one of the Top 5 Mexico Travel Blogs; • Luggage & Lipstick was recently awarded one of “35 Best Travel Blogs for 2021 • She is also starring in the premiere of the new TV series “Destination Takeover” which is scheduled to begin airing in 2022.
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15 Reasons to Take Small Ship Alaska Cruises. The Last Is Life Changing.

“Oh, come on…let’s do it!” pleaded Alison, my travel buddy and co-founder of Boomer Travel Media. “Small ship Alaska cruises are at the top of my bucket list.” I’ll admit, I was a little skeptical. For one thing, I’m more of a “tropical adventure” kind of girl vs. a “glacial eco-nature” type. But perhaps more […]

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Key West Holidays: Best Resorts for Baby Boomers

Overflowing with its own blend of bohemian-tropical charm, the Florida Keys are one of the few U.S. destinations that wield a magnetic appeal on the Baby Boomer generation. Key West holidays are some of the most popular in the US and for good reason! The Florida Keys is a string of small islands floating in […]

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9 Adventurous Activities in Cape Town. The Last One Will Blow You Away

Cape Town, also known as “the Mother City” of South Africa, finds itself on several “places to visit” lists for 2014. And for good reason. It’s an exciting city, with lots of adventures and amusements. You’ll never run out of adventurous activities in Cape Town! Hike to the Top of Lion’s Head Lion’s Head is […]

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Best Places to Visit in Poland: Guide to Krakow, Warsaw & Gdansk

Poland.  It was one of the few countries in Central Europe that I had not visited. Previously, when I thought of the best places to visit in Poland, all I could conjure were gloomy images of tragedy, poverty, and food lines.  But I was wrong, so wrong. What I found was a country that boasts […]

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Island Hopping Croatia: Best Girls’ Getaway

Island Hopping Croatia Updated 2020 Sometimes your journeys transform in unexpected ways. That’s how my cruise on the Dalmatian Islands turned out. What began as a solo trip visiting Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice National Park, and Bosnia, ended with a sensational island-hopping adventure, gathering up other women from other countries, and forming what became a girls’ […]

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Cairns Attractions: 11 Sensational Activities for Baby Boomers

When you ask Baby Boomers for their travel Bucket List, a trip to Australia is always near the top.  There’s just something about the land down under that sparks wanderlust in us, and Cairns attractions are among the top of the list! Australia is not just a country, it’s an entire continent, so choosing a […]

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Things to Do in Odessa Ukraine That Will Amaze You!

Odessa in Ukraine is a port city on the Black Sea, founded in 1794 (relatively young compared to Kiev or Lviv) by the Russian Empress Catherine the Great.  Its reputation as the summer capital and the number of things to do in Odessa Ukraine draws in visitors who are eager to stroll around the city’s […]

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What is the Best Beach in the Outer Banks?

The Outer Banks (also called OBX) of North Carolina is home to one of the most pristine swaths of coastline in the United States.  Comprised of four barrier islands, each with its own unique beaches, dunes, piers, seclusion or amenities, and vibes, determining which one contains the best beach in the Outer Banks is no […]

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7 Amazing Things to Do in Macedonia

If you are looking for a European destination that is scenic and affordable, quirky but friendly, has beaches, mountains,  vineyards, and great food….then you will love it here. There are so many things to do in Macedonia! One of the Balkan Peninsula’s landlocked countries in Southeastern Europe, the Republic of Macedonia was once part of […]

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Whale Sharks in Cancun: Mexico’s Most Exciting Snorkeling Adventure!

I sat on the edge of the boat, clinging to dear life as the waves tossed the “stationary” vessel about. Finally, I heard Csaba yell, “GO!” and I did as I’d been instructed. I pushed off the side of the boat into the deep water below, just as the huge dorsal fin came near. Scuba […]

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