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….
by by Jennifer Anthony Everyone loves a vacation. But for list lovers (aka Listlubbers) such as myself, it is bliss, a chance to indulge my love and slightly manic preoccupation of constructing: • Catalogs; • Inventories; • Records; • Registers; • Rolls; • Files; • Indexes; • Directories; • Listings; • Checklists; and/or • Enumerations….
by Alexa Trotta Elizabeth Podsiadlo is busy coloring. She’s helping her eight-year-old daughter with a school project, but that doesn’t mean she’s unavailable for a quick chat. Podsiadlo is good at multi-tasking and as of now this opera singing chef’s plate is quite full. Her annual music program, “Slow Growth” just wrapped up which featured…
by Mary Leigh Burke I never used to be much of an athlete. My current co-workers would be shocked to hear me say that – since I’m now known as the office athletic fanatic. I spent most of my life existing only from the neck up. Back home in Grand Island, NY, outside of Buffalo,…