Culture: Amsterdam: Harry, Dylan, and Anne
Amsterdam is a bicycle-friendly city with attractions, local experiences, and memorable dining; the Dylan Hotel enhances the travel experience significantly.
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Culture: Isla Mujeres, Mexico: Feliz Navidad
After livin’ la vida loca in the crazy city of Cancun, the thought of rocking to sleep in a hammock and sipping cervesas on a pristine beach sounds like the perfect way to spend Christmas. I missed the final boat from Cancun’s hotel strip to the island, but I was told I could take a…
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Destination Review: Panama Paradise
by Karla Erovick A mesmerizing place that is not readily understood but richly experienced, Panama offers a plethora of rich cultural experiences to keep you coming back, whatever vacation you are in search of: spa resort on a serene island, eco-tourism immersion, cosmopolitan highlife, surfing safari, sport fishing, scuba-diving in incredible coral reefs on two…
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Opinion: Melanie, winner of the Club Med–Diva’s Dreams Contest, shares her solo adventure in Cancun
by Melanie Thanks to all! I can’t believe this has actually happened. It is still just sinking in. I was so pleased to hear from [former Diva’s Dreams contest winner] Melissa. Her encouragement and enthusiasm was inspiring. I want to tell all the other bright and beautiful women who wrote contest entries that I read…
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Inspiration: Centurion, South Africa: I Offer You Africa
by Adri Sanders Leaving the corporate world behind, Adri dives into the African bush and finds her place in the world. She invites you to join her. I was a business analyst with a large financial institution for many years in South Africa, where I was born and bred. During these hectic times, my life…
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Style: A San Francisco Sabbatical
by Mary D. Sanford I was on the first leg of my three-month academic sabbatical, a whirlwind tour of the best college-level reading programs in the United States. Fourteen colleges, eleven states, and two suitcases, each large enough to contain a mini Barcalounger—or two. “Be prepared” is my travel motto. Be gracious. Bring gifts to…
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Activity Review: Costa Rica: Cantoring Through Costa Rica
It’s a dream, right? There you are, long, salt-dusted hair flailing behind you in the fierce drag of wind as your mighty steed whips across a deserted beach. Waves thrust themselves against jagged rocks and you feel, for the first time in years, reckless and free…Quit dreaming and get out there with Cross Country International’s…
