Is there anything creepier than the thought of checking into what you think is a nice hotel and later finding your room is infested with bedbugs? The very thought of it makes me ill! Here are some tips to help you avoid taking home unwanted critters in your luggage. Protect your Luggage Before sitting down… Continue reading Know before You Go: Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite You!
Category: Know Before You Go
Ever spent a whole vacation at a place you learned to hate? We’ll guide you to and through countries, even through our own, to prepare you for fabulous trips.
2 Ways to Tour the Canadian Rockies
Are you the adventurous type? When you travel, do you relish the idea of planning your itinerary down to the smallest detail? Or do you prefer to leave those details and the scheduling to someone else? Your dream vacation is possible either way. My husband and I prefer doing things our way, from the planning… Continue reading 2 Ways to Tour the Canadian Rockies
Savvy Tips for Traveling Seniors
According to geriatrician, Dr. David Lipschitz writing in “USA Today,” traveling might prolong a senior’s life. That makes sense when you think about the varied steps involved for seniors on the go. A driving trip might require someone to decipher a map, make reservations from the road, and just keep an eagle eye on… Continue reading Savvy Tips for Traveling Seniors
If You Only Have a Weekend: Albuquerque, New Mexico
A weekend in Albuquerque allows access to interesting attractions in all directions. Our first stop is always “Old Town.” It’s not too far from the airport and a good place to get your bearings. Old Town offers quaint, historic and ethnic flavors – all of which make up this city. Indians from nearby Pueblos sell… Continue reading If You Only Have a Weekend: Albuquerque, New Mexico
A Washington DC Weekend: Know before You Go
My first trip to Washington DC, as a chaperone for an 8th grade school group, was not exactly my dream vacation! We traveled from Nashville by bus and everything was programmed. In just a few days, we packed in a lot of sights and activities. A few years later, I repeated the trip with a… Continue reading A Washington DC Weekend: Know before You Go
Know Before You Go: Greek Islands Via Cruise Ship
In writing a previous article about Mainland Greece, I alluded to that trip continuing on to some of the islands in the Mediterranean. As promised, here is the cruise that deposited us on a different island each day to continue our history of Greece and mythology, along with some R & R. For more… Continue reading Know Before You Go: Greek Islands Via Cruise Ship
Know Before You Go: The Greek Peloponnese and Mainland
We first discussed visiting Greece around the dinner table when our youngest son was studying Ancient History in school. My family laughs at my insistence on researching our vacations before planning the itinerary, but that method has led us to some amazing trips. Trying to satisfy 3 people with different interests was not an… Continue reading Know Before You Go: The Greek Peloponnese and Mainland
A National Park Perk for Seniors
Here is a travel and entertainment perk that all senior citizens, regardless of where you live, should consider. Courtesy of Uncle Sam, you can purchase a lifetime pass to all National parks for $10, if you obtain it at a Federal recreation site. Ordering it through the mail will cost you $20, due to… Continue reading A National Park Perk for Seniors
Florida’s National Parks Offer the Real Florida
My beautiful state of Florida boasts several National “playgrounds” that welcome visitors who appreciate the diverse activities and natural beauty the parks offer. The most remote of these unique natural resources is the Dry Tortugas National Park located 70 miles West of Key West, Florida. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, visitors are greeted with lush… Continue reading Florida’s National Parks Offer the Real Florida
With Travel, It Pays to Be Older
For many of us, our “Golden Years” afford us more time to get out and see the world. Jim and I enjoy traveling, both for vacations and to visit our children scattered across the country. But let’s face it: Travel is expensive! To that end, I have researched the various aspects of traveling for those of… Continue reading With Travel, It Pays to Be Older