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February 11, 2021
Americans are experiencing some serious cabin fever. Like many others, not only were all my 2020 trips canceled, but my scheduled travel and tours for spring and summer of 2021 have been either delayed or canceled. But…if you’re looking for a spectacular place where you CAN go this summer, consider a small ship Alaska cruise. […]
February 6, 2021
“Hiking is NOT one of my superpowers,” I said to my three companions. But it was too late to turn back; we were more than halfway up on the Potato Chip Rock hike. A week before, I had seen a photo taken at San Diego’s Potato Chip Rock – a sliver of stone hovering 2,800 […]
January 27, 2021
“It’s invisible water!” exclaimed my 9-year-old son. I could see his point. Standing waist-deep in the crystal surf, the water below him looked more like it came out of a tap than from the beaches in Culebra. That’s what Flamenco Beach on the northwest coast of Culebra is like. Hailed in tourist brochures as one […]
January 18, 2021
As you can probably guess, beaches in Pensacola FL are the biggest draw. A humid subtropical climate combined with shimmering turquoise water lapping onto impossibly white sand makes it arguably the prettiest beach in the U.S. Pensacola is the largest metropolitan area between New Orleans and Tampa, yet still maintains a small-town vibe, especially around […]
December 8, 2020
“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 […]
November 19, 2020
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 […]
September 8, 2020
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 […]
September 7, 2020
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 […]
September 2, 2020
Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island, is best known for the iconic Dutch architecture of its UNESCO World Heritage downtown. But from the Chichi dolls, ostrich farm, some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean, and the beautiful turquoise, palm-lined Curacao beaches, there are so many reasons to visit Curacao! The absolute best way to see […]
August 28, 2020
Hawaii is well-known for its many azure and aqua beaches that offer prime snorkeling opportunities. If you are looking for a location teeming with marine life, head to Hanauma Bay on the southeast side of Oahu. An easy 10-mile drive from Waikiki, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is actually the floor of a volcanic crater, believed […]