The Ultimate Meditarranean Fantasy Cruise
When you read the words€¦St. Tropez, Cannes, Monte Carlo, €¦.what comes to mind? String bikinis, Grand Prix Formula One racing, mega luxury yachts, the Cannes Film Festival, Sean Connery at the baccarat table, living life like the rich and famous? WELL your ship has come in (so to speak). On May 18, 2008, the luxury [...]
3 Perfect Days in Vancouver
We’re just back from our first in-depth visit to Vancouver, British Columbia. What a beautiful city!! Of course it helped that we had great weather (Vancouver can be rainy, similar to Seattle and Portland), but for us the sun shone and we took advantage of every minute. Here are our impressions and recommendations:
JetBlue Look Out – Virgin America is here!
I am writing this while I am on a JetBlue fight to Florida, and my big question is €œWHAT IN THE WORLD HAS HAPPENED TO JETBLUE€? I am back in the air and flying regularly and forgot just how bad the airlines have gotten. Why do I feel like they are doing me a favor [...]
Amex Discontinues Travelers Check Cards
It sounded like such a great idea€¦. Instead of paper traveler’s checks, globetrotters could preload funds onto a plastic cheque card and use it like a credit card and in ATM machines around the world. Apparently the concept of traveler’s checks is on the wain, since €œdue to market conditions€ American Express is discontinuing support [...]
Planning to 'party out' in Dubai? Think Again!
Dubai is calling… pictures of over the top luxurious hotels, private islands shaped like palms, poems, and world continents, indoor skiing, man made surfing beaches – it’s a party paradise right?? WRONG! A strategy to attract the wealth of the region (and the world) has brought Dubai to the pinnacle of attention in lux media [...]
Walking Tours – Starting Off On The Right Foot
By guest author Marlene Ellin. When you travel, wouldn’t you love to view brilliant local flora up close instead of through a smudgy bus window? Inhale the fragrance of a fresh breeze instead of the faint odor of a chemical toilet? Explore winding trails instead of cramming your feet onto a metal footrest? If so, [...]
Find Your Adventure Activities in Hawaii
Envisioning your long awaited vacation to Hawaii paints a different picture for each of us. While I imagine wonderful beach walks followed by leisurely stops to sample local cuisine, sipping a tropical cocktail while listening to the sweet strum of a ukulele, others may yearn to swish through canyons at lightening speeds while sightseeing in [...]
Do It Yourself Medical Kits
Never leave home without it! One of the first things I throw in my bag is a medical first aid kit, and some very important home remedies. Here are my tips on the best choices.
Escape to Martha's Vineyard for a day!
A fabulous trip report by Sally H. from Boston When my children were young and I needed to get out of the house for a summer’s day adventure, I would head for Martha’s Vineyard for the day. Surprised? It’s not as far as it seems from the Greater Boston area.
Gotta Go, Gotta Go Right Now!
You all know those moments; especially when traveling with children, a little too much water and you are looking for the nearest bathroom. Well, believe it or not, you can find one anytime, anywhere thanks to TheBathroomDiaries.com.
