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…
You don’t have to travel the continents to see some of the world’s most amazing creatures. Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is the next best thing to being there, offering an easy-access eco-marine adventure for all ages. Visitors are transported to a myriad of biodiverse habitats. Explore the tropical waters of the Caribbean, jungle rivers of the…
September 26 – 29: Cavallo Point Optimal Health Weekend Retreat Series If you need a break, Cavallo Point is offering a wonderful retreat that is right across the Golden Gate Bridge. The retreat – entitled “Manage Stress, Cultivate Resilience” – will be held at Cavallo Point from Thursday, September 26 – Sunday, September 29, 2013…
Two of my passions in life are photography and the beach. Combine the two, and I’m in heaven! On a previous visit to Fort Bragg, California, I had the pleasure of meeting an amazingly talented photographer, Ron LeValley. Luck would have it that he teaches photography classes locally, and I basically ran to sign up!…
Wow, I can’t believe that it’s 2012! It was over 10 years ago when I was at Stanford and thinking up books and websites to create. It was in my Creativity and Business class that the idea of TangoDiva and FLY SOLO came to life. In 2003, Patti and I went to Peru, where we…
As a descendant of quite a long line of Irish lads and lassies, I deemed the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Savannah, Georgia to be a completely appropriate and culturally relevant event to attend with friends two fateful years ago. What better way to honor the memory and tradition of my forefathers and mothers than…
Going solo? Book now before these fares are going, going, gone! Silversea Cruises new solo traveler fares are among the most generous at sea – now only 10% – 25% above the double occupancy fares on select 2010 voyages. These special rates allow single guests the freedom to travel independently without the inconvenience of finding…