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September 3, 2013
Known by the sobriquet “Land of Smiles,” no nation better lives up to that name. From the uber-friendly locals to the contrast between ancient art and culture to the vibrant, at times seedy modernity, Thailand will elate you and change you. The most popular cities to visit in Thailand are undoubtedly Bangkok, Phuket, and Chang […]
September 2, 2013
The gate-guarded Mexican beach resort of Las Gaviotas Rosarito is a mere 35-minute drive from the border of California. It is a well-planned community with three layers of single-family, detached homes, each level having an unobstructed view of the cascading Pacific coast. Residents enjoy a breezy beach great for surfing and paddle boarding, an ocean boardwalk, […]
September 2, 2013
Located just an hour’s drive south of San Diego are the white sandy beaches of Rosarito, a friendly and laid-back beach town. Quiet, nonviolent Rosarito has suffered unfairly from the reputation of mainland Mexico’s troubled border cities and from the decline in the U.S. economy and is just beginning to hit the radar of American and […]
September 2, 2013
Puerto Nuevo, 10 miles south of the famous Baja city of Rosarito is a must-do on any Baja California itinerary. This small fishing village was founded in the 1950s as a small stand near a Newport cigarette billboard (Newport translates to Puerto Nuevo in Spanish). The billboard is long gone but more than 30 restaurants […]
September 2, 2013
Looking for a great place for a girlfriend’s getaway? Try the Westin La Paloma Tucson AZ. Located in the foothills of the beautiful Catalina Mountains, the La Paloma offers something for everyone. In addition to incredible views of the mountains, desert, and city below, the location could not be better; whether you are looking for upscale shopping, […]
September 2, 2013
Looking for a great place to kick back on a fun, relaxing and romantic weekend interlude or a fun place to get away for the weekend with kiddos? Try a Sanibel Island vacation at the Casa Ybel Resort, just across the bay from Ft. Meyers on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Located off the southwestern coast of Florida, […]
August 31, 2013
Located on the azure Sea of Cortez, CostaBaja Resort and Spa enjoys the distinction of being the only 5-star resort in the city of La Paz, on Mexico’s Baja peninsula. La Paz means “the peace” – a feeling that is transformed throughout CostaBaja, nestled between the serene desert and the majestic breeze-swept Sea of Cortez […]
August 31, 2013
From its prime location overlooking the crashing aquamarine Pacific, Sea4Two offers stunning views and a convenient home base for everything from relaxation to revelry. Just a 10-minute drive from the California border with Baja, Mexico, and 30-minute drive from San Diego, this charming villa in San Antonio Delmar offers unobstructed panoramic views of the ocean […]
August 31, 2013
Having already experienced and loved skydiving, I was interested to try to hang glide to see how they compare. And what better place to try out this unique flying experience than at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, during our road trip to the gorgeous Outer Banks. Car Rentals from $8.98 A Day: 7 Major Car Vendors, […]
August 31, 2013
These days, it’s nearly impossible for a mother to find ways to bond with her teenage son that don’t include X-Box, dirt bikes, or soccer. Family vacations are a great time to reconnect, but in planning a family trip to Curacao, I had an epiphany. Why not ask my teenage son to join me while […]