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Luxury and adventure Alaska cruise
Seabourn provides a rare combination. With 4-star dining, small ship service and amenities, and their own zodiacs and kayaks for exploring Alaska’s Inside Passage, you have the ideal luxury and adventure Alaska cruise. We will explain why to choose Seabourn and review...
7 Mexican Riviera cruise tips
There are a myriad of cruise ships sailing to numerous Mexican ports at various times of the year. How do you decide? Here are my 7 Mexican Riviera cruise tips to help you narrow down the choices. Best itineraries, excursions, weather, packing tips – they are all here...
Visit Bryce Canyon in November
The pros far out way the cons if you are planning to visit Bryce Canyon in November. From fewer crowds, leading to easier parking, and snow-covered views to go with cooler temperatures, you will not be disappointed with a late autumn journey to this magical U.S....
Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls spans both Brazil and Argentina, leaving people to wonder which side of these spectacular waterfalls to visit. We think the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls is the most compelling for 7 reasons, which we will explain here. Of course, if you can plan to...
Luxury stay at Iguazu Falls
Think colonial-style elegance, but without the formality. Now place yourself seconds away from one of the natural wonders of the world. This would define a luxury stay at Iguazu Falls, Brazil. There is only one property that can offer this experience. That would be...
Road trip from Montepulciano
Tuscany can include cities from Florence to Pisa, but we prefer the charm of its small towns. A daily road trip from Montepulciano as your base to nearby villages will deliver an unmatched, laid-back Italian experience. Hilltop medieval villages, stone walls and...
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Travel destinations from A to Z
When I am not traveling, I am usually planning my next trip. It may be a place I have never been. Or it may be revisiting places I love, like these travel destinations from A to Z. I created this list to inspire future journeys. If you have an insatiable curiosity for...
Road trip snack recipes
Making your own baked goods for a road trip allows you to eat healthier and saves time and money not having to stop for treats along the way. We offer several road trip snack recipes that are delicious and travel well. Do you have a craving for cookies, scones,...
Funny travel signs from around the world
Sometimes a sign is simply lost in translation, sometimes the graphics get out of hand. Translated signs can have bad spelling, with humorous consequences. Instructional signs can leave us baffled. Here are some of my favorite funny signs from around the world. No...
200 travel bucket list ideas
Travel seems to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of most of us, whether it is the vacation to get away from work or the lifetime memory created by visiting a special place or having a unique experience. Stephen’s 200 travel bucket list ideas are a result...
Follow these famous travel experts
If you are like me, when you aren’t traveling you are in planning mode for your next trip. Researching a new journey can be fun too. That’s why I follow these famous travel experts – Patricia Schultz, Rick Steves, Pauline Frommer, Don George, and more. Explore the...
Stephen’s 6 most popular articles
Sometimes you simply can’t travel. That’s a good time to plan a future trip. It can be inspiring to read about places you might want to visit. With that in mind, we feature Stephen’s 6 most popular articles. Join us in learning more about Hawaii, Mexico, Sweden,...
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