February 1, 2015
“No giggling allowed!” I said to Rebecca and Marie, head turned away to hide my own smirk. “We need the right attitude to pull this off.” Shuffling our feet an inch at a time, we painstakingly made our way towards the shrine looming at the end of the cobblestone street, less than a quarter of […]
January 18, 2015
Full disclosure, I’m not a big fan of Valentine’s Day. It’s just too forced and commercial for my liking. But for many, the dilemma of a Valentine’s Day gift can be stressful. Dinner? Too impersonal. Diamonds? Too committal. Roses? Meh. But what about… DESTINATION? Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about! Why not create a perfect Valentine’s […]
January 12, 2015
Is this you? Do you need a “vacation motivation” to get through the day-to-day monotony of your workday? Or maybe you just want to travel the world without ever leaving your favorite armchair? 52 Places to Visit This Year* is for you! This short postcard delivered right to your inbox once a week features an […]
January 6, 2015
As 2014 ended, I found myself thinking about accommodations that I’ve favored over the years. It didn’t take very long for me to come to the realization that Marriott has been my brand of choice more than any other hotel – JW and Casa Magna luxury resorts, full-service Marriott hotels, Courtyards, Fairfield Inns, Residence Inns, […]
December 28, 2014
There are so many unique things to explore in Panama. The Panama Canal is considered by many to be the greatest engineering feat of the last century and the perfect example of human initiative and courage. So what better time to visit the Panama Canal and explore this technological wonder than during the year of […]
November 19, 2014
“This must be one of the most beautiful views in the world,” I suggested to my brother, Steve. I stood precariously on a precipice taking in the iconic view of Table Bay and the Mother City – Cape Town, South Africa. I walked just a few steps to the other side of the abyss and […]
November 19, 2014
Angela Damman is one of those people that can do it all. And in Telchac Pueblo, she has done just that… raising a family, restoring a hacienda, and running a business in Mexico. Four years ago, she and her husband Scott sold their home in Salida, Colorado to run a business in Mexico. They gathered […]
June 8, 2014
On May 11, my brother Steve and I arrived in Cape Town, South Africa. I had several confirmed travel writing assignments and Steve was to shoot the photos and videos. We had a few fun days exploring downtown and Sea Point, and we hiked to the top of Lion’s Head where we were rewarded with […]
April 28, 2014
Felisa Rincón de Gautier, known affectionately as Doña Felisa or Doña Fela, was the first woman mayor of San Juan and one of the most prominent political figures in the history of Puerto Rico — a gorgeous Caribbean island that Americans generally do not need a passport for. Dona Fela’s Background Born in Ceiba as […]
April 23, 2014
Sailing is fun, but racing? Even better! And what better place to experience the thrill of speeding through the warm turquoise Caribbean ocean off the island of St. Maarten with the strong trade winds at your back. As part of my Carnival cruise excursion, I was not just a passenger on board one of the […]