If Alaska is on your “bucket list”, then you’re not alone – thousands flock to this state every year between spring and fall to see the breathtaking natural landscapes and impromptu encounters with a myriad of wildlife. Often referred to as “The Last Frontier”, Alaska was admitted into the union

Washington, DC has a special place in my heart. It was the first city I lived and worked in right out of college. Every weekend I would hop on the metro near Old Town Alexandria and ride into the city to see what was going on. There were always cultural

Many of us are traveling again after two years of Covid-19 lockdowns. And based on my bookings, the demand for international travel has risen significantly. This summer I have travelers going to Japan, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Greece, Canada, Turkey, Croatia, and Costa Rica just to name a few. And

The fastest growing cruise market, river cruising, is getting bigger, better, more popular and more luxurious. Once only a hobby held by the upper-class looking for a cultured look at Europe and Asia’s important cities, now anyone can sail up or down rivers all around the world in style and

Week in and week out I bring to life exciting travel destinations and provide interesting travel tips to inspire you to explore our world. And while this newsletter is not going to do that, it is a NECESSARY one if you travel domestically by air and don’t know about the

Greetings from New Orleans otherwise known as the “Big Easy” or the “Crescent City”! I am so excited for the week ahead as I explore New Orleans today and tomorrow, and then I jump on the American Queen Steamboat for a river cruise up to Memphis, Tennessee. It’s always fun

Yes, the title may seem a bit bold since I book travel for a living, but I have a strong case and I know you’re not getting the best deal when you book direct. Read on to learn why . . . . XOOM Tours Travel Perks and Programs It’s

If you’ve been following me, you know I’ve been traveling to many places over the past year researching destinations for my clients. A couple of months ago I went to Bermuda for a week and had a fantastic time exploring…. from breathtaking views, shipwrecks, underwater caves, a variety of coral

Our family used to live in upstate New York where the winters were long and the snow seemed to never end. So mid-winter we escaped the cold and headed south to Florida to enjoy the sun and sand. We loved the warm temperatures, the sound of the waves, swimming in

As you know from my blogs and social media, I’m a fan of exploring new frontiers. It’s always fun and educational. And right now I am in Sicily, Italy for the first time exploring and immersing myself in this wonderful destination, getting all the local insider insights so I can help

There’s something magical about the rhythm of the train wheels, the sound of the conductor’s “All aboard!” and the stunning views out the big windows. It makes you feel truly transported into a new dimension when onboard, which is just what one wants on vacation. Snaking its way through the

When you hear someone mention traveling by train, often times we associate it with a way to commute to work. But for others, riding on a train is a vacation in itself. Not only are you moving from point A to point B, looking forward to having fun upon arrival

I just returned from a trip to Egypt and Greece, two of my bucket list destinations, and I can honestly say it exceeded my expectations. Being in the business, I have the opportunity to travel to far off destinations. But I did not expect to be impacted by these two

Hello, Greetings from Cairo, Egypt. Allan and I arrived here on Thursday afternoon and have been on the go since we touched down. Egypt is the adventure of a lifetime. There are so many different experiences to enjoy and destinations to discover. It’s hard to choose one reason why you