June 26, 2015
I’ll admit, I’ve been a little distracted these last few weeks. I’m normally pretty organized when it comes to planning my travels. Not that I schedule out every minute – I leave room for spontaneous adventures. But there are always some things that are must-do’s and those get input onto a spreadsheet. But my trip […]
April 19, 2015
The ocean breeze lifted the curly tendrils that escaped my ponytail, a cool respite from the tropical heat wafting off the beach. I dug my toes in the sand, hugged my knees, and giggled out loud. I was in Rio, the “Rio” and the excitement was nothing short of intoxicating. It was the week after […]
April 7, 2015
Here are the 50 best travel quotes of all time (in my humble opinion). Some of them may seem to be more inspirational than travel, but in my world, the two are intertwined. 1. “Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.” ~ Roman Payne […]
March 16, 2015
Who wouldn’t want to take their kids to a destination named “World’s Friendliest City” by Conde Nast Traveler and “Best Holiday Destination in Mexico” by US News.com? Welcome to Puerto Vallarta. Nestled between the emerald green of the Pacific and the looming Sierra Madre Mountains is Puerto Vallarta, seducing visitors with its colorful culture, friendly […]
March 8, 2015
For those of us who love to travel, it’s difficult to comprehend why somewhere between 30 and 50 percent of Americans do not use all their vacation days. Studies show that people who take vacations enjoy a multitude of benefits to their well-being. Physical Benefits Taking time away from work is not just fun, but […]
February 27, 2015
Growing up in Casablanca, Bo Bendana was warned that every girl had to learn how to cook or no one will marry her. “But I don’t want to get married!” 12-year-old Bo told her mother. In spite of her resistance, Bo’s mother taught her to cook. That early introduction to savory ingredients and exotic spices […]
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, […]