Category: Unique Vacations
Parador Amour! Fall in Love with Spain’s Most Enchanting Accommodations
Parador Amour! Fall in Love with Spain’s Best Kept Accommodation Secret Staying in an historic Parador of Spain is an infinitely more exciting way to see the country than staying in a hotel that is indistinguishable from any other resort. A Parador stay will give you a much deeper inside into the past, present and [...]
Travel Book Review – Lonely Planet’s Cooks, Clowns, and Cowboys is a Winner!
Today it is my great pleasure to write a travel book review for Lonely Planet’s newly published, Cooks, Clowns and Cowboys – 101 Skills and Experiences to Discover on Your Travels. A travel book review can sometimes be a chore trying to put a new spin on a typical compilation of ‘must-see’ sites and reviews [...]
Wildwoods Lodge of Maine – Snowmobile and ATV Nirvana
Now that winter has arrived in earnest and snow blankets the hills and valleys of New England, it’s time to don your winter woolies and venture out to make long lasting family memories in the snow. Last fall we visited an amazing outdoor sports wonderland tucked in the woods of Brownville Maine – close to [...]
Snowboarding in Oz – Australia Offers Year-Round Boarding Fun
Start talking about ski towns and snowboard destinations and “the usual suspects” would include the Swiss Alps, the French Alps and Aspen in the United States. But… Australia? You might find this hard to believe, but this continent also has areas that allow snowboarding, particularly in the southern states of New South Wales and Victoria. [...]
Cuddle and Bubble on a Romantic B&B Getaway
Love is in the air. But, do work schedules, kids’ appointments or the never-ending alerts sounding off from your smartphone have you and your loved one running circles around each another? Maybe it’s time to stop, take a deep breath and get back to basics this Valentine’s Day. If you’re not sure how, let Cupid [...]
Heavy Metal Rocks On a Tank Driving Experience in the UK
Top Tank Driving Experiences in the United Kingdom If you thought that the only way you could ever drive a tank was by joining the armed forces, then you were wrong. Not only can members of the public drive a tank, but there are numerous tank-related activities available for those who want to show everyone [...]
Looking For A Great Seaside Vacation? – Try Texas!
Looking for a new beach destination? Check out Kemah and Galveston Texas for Your Next Seaside Vacation Having lived in Texas all my life I have much to say about our beaches, not all of it good. However in the last few years the two large hurricanes we have had have washed away many of [...]
The Other Face Of Greece – Ski Resorts!
A Quick Guide To The Best Ski Resorts Close to Athens Greece Believe it or not, skiing is a popular activity in Greece! Do not let those brochures and flyers of the deep blue Mediterranean waters fool you into thinking that this is all there is to Greece. You only need to look at the [...]
B&B Getaways To Napa Valley’s Vibrant Mustard Season
B&B Getaways to Napa Valley Pass “Mustard” With its picturesque rolling hills and sprawling vineyards, Napa Valley is a postcard-perfect destination for travelers. During the Harvest Season in fall, throngs of visitors pour in from all over to revel in celebratory activities including food and wine pairings, concerts and outdoor movies. Once winter rolls in [...]
Antarctica – A Top Bucket List Destination
Most people dream of someday having the means and ability to travel to certain destinations; their travel wish lists are generally centered around the desire to spend time lounging on pristine beaches of the Tropics, or taking in the sights and sounds of many great cities of the world. I can’t say that the idea [...]
