THE TOURISM OFFICE: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
I open with a question: Do you know your state, county or regional tourism office? If not, you are missing out.
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“No Passport” Required: Roadtrip Adventures in the U.S.
Here are 10 unforgettable “no-passport” adventures, from back country biking to horseback riding and chasing the Northern Lights: Back country Biking in Utah: The Aquarius Trail Hut System offers a back country mountain biking experience like no other. A system of five huts furnished with beds, a bathroom, a fully stocked kitchen and solar power. Strategically…
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Connemara Calling
My summer travel took me back to the West of Ireland to explore Galway and Connemara, my mother’s ancestral home.
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Love & Light Retreats: A Sojourn for the Body, Mind and Soul
A vacation is one of life’s greatest pleasures, a welcomed escape from our regular humdrum daily routine. But no matter how well planned, the experience may not always be restful and relaxing. Some travelers may prefer a high energy adventure. But those vacations often are exhausting and require recovery time upon return. I believe most…
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Atlas Ocean Voyages: Boutique Cruising Redefined
Cruising has seen an uptick this year with increased consumer demand, expanded destination and thematic offerings and the launch of new ships and lines. Atlas Ocean Voyages, a relative newcomer, now three years in the industry, is getting noticed. Launched during the height of a pandemic was a setback, but Atlas sailed through the storm…
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Mexico City, My Winter Savior
My fellow Pacific Northwesters know well that the winter months can be harsh. Weeks of rain (I know, we love the rain, its part of why this region is so beautiful), grey skies, and short days with sunset at 5:00 pm make December through February particularly brutal. My friends and I cling to regular social…
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Malta: A Mediterranean Treasure
If you are planning a cruise to the Mediterranean, Malta may be part of your travel itinerary as a port stop or point of embarkation/disembarkation. This was indeed the case for me on my summer cruise with Atlas Ocean Voyages. Malta is a very small country, an archipelago of five islands with just under 140 miles of…
