Wellness: Yellowstone, USA: Elderhostels Good Option for Mature Solos
Having worked in the field of education, the founders also wanted to combine travel with stimulating educational opportunities. With these principles in mind, they established Elderhostel (Elderhostel.org) as a nonprofit organization way back in 1975. In the early years, Elderhostel programs were offered only within the USA and Canada, and usually took place on college…
Wellness: New Zealand: Golfing New Zealand
by Andrea Clarke It was a genuine dilemma. My then boyfriend (who shall be referred to through this piece as ‘the ex’ because, that’s what he is…) and I both wanted a short break, but he wanted to play golf and I wanted an exotic massage involving hot stones. (This was surely a sign we…
Wellness: Champagne and Picnics!
by Janice Nieder, Dining Diva All hail Tango Diva’s new Dining Diva! This connoisseur of the culinary will delight our tastebuds with tales from her worldwide travels. Stay tuned to this exciting Diva for the latest in foodie forays! Copenhagen: There IS such a thing as Free Champagne! I promise this was not really a…
Wellness: Casa Munras, Monterey: My Mom and I
My mother is basically an all around matriarchal rock star; not only does she take top notch care of me, my father, and anybody else that crosses her path, she’s the breadwinner in my family as well (my father deserves a shout out of his own for being so comfortable in the supporting role of…
Wellness: Indonesia: Biking Through Bali
by Deborah Smith The most amazing trip I ever took was my first Backroads (www.backroads.com) trip to Bali. I had been making plans with a girlfriend to get away for a week or so. She found the Backroads web site, where they advertised multi-sport tours ranging from easy to challenging. The Bali trip included biking,…
Wellness: Breaking Into Backpacking
by Janet Bein, Young at Heart Diva The concept of backpacking appealed to my quest for adventure. When my youngest daughter would stop by my house, grungy and exhausted after a week in the wilderness, I noticed the satisfied twinkle in her eyes. She might be sunburnt, scratched, and even suffering from the painful itch…