by Carly Blatt “Lean into your turns. Look where you want to go!” The instructor’s voice boomed over the roar of our engines as we circled the range. The twelve members of our class peered through the face shields on our helmets, calmly focused on the cornering exercise at hand. Armed with motorcycle permits in…
by Sue McGarvie Canadian sex therapist and talk show host Sue McGarvie immerses herself in her research via a vacation to Desire Resort, a couples only resort for the sexually adventurous (or curious), in Los Cabos, Mexico. It’s not just the 17 feet of snow we’ve had this winter in my part of Canada that…
by Amanda Coggin Article courtesy of Divine Caroline I did the solo travel thing for two years—handed in my corporate badge, and replaced it with a traveler’s backpack. I wove my way around Asia, and at the time, I didn’t meet as many solo women travelers as I did men. When I returned from living…
by Michelle McDermott When I made initial plans to stay at the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale, I never for a moment would have thought that the surrounding Sonoran Desert and the craggy precipices of Pinnacle Peak would envelop me in a warm blanket of restoration and rejuvenation. Let me elaborate. Earlier that day, I…
by Kathleen Barton, MBA Sarah frequently travels on business. Having two small children, Sarah worries about missing out on time with her kids. Her last business trip to Chicago was longer than usual – one week long. When Sarah called home her two-year-old had a melt-down and cried hysterically on the phone, “I want moommmyy…”…
by Scharlene Fulmer We were in Curacao! On a shore excursion from the Holland America ship, The Zuiderdam. I was feeling exceptionally happy having just enjoyed the many flavors of the Distillery of Chobolobo , where the world famous Blue Curacao liqueur is made. Curacao is an island that is part of the Netherlands Antilles…
by Judy Strobel CONSIDERING A “VOLUNTEER VACATION” OVER SPRING BREAK? Resolve to Help, Rather than Harm When Abroad, NGO Cautions A leading international volunteer service organization offers study abroad and other potential “vacation volunteers” important tips to avoid cultural exploitation abroad. At the top of the list: Put your personal agenda aside, advises Global Volunteers….