October 2024

People often ask about my favorite trip or the best place I’ve traveled to. But for me, it’s not so much about the places as it is the experiences. While I’ve had adventurous experiences, culturally enlightening ones, great foodie trips and so many more, one of the most unique experiences I’ve had was on a Maine windjammer cruise aboard a historic schooner. We departed for our cruise out of Rockland, Maine ready to embark on …

Mexico is filled with great destinations and they all seem to have their own distinct personality. Cancun is Spring Break mecca, Riviera Maya is tranquil and historic, and Cabo is where the influencers and celebs hang out. I’ve been to Puerto Vallarta a couple of times, and to me, this place feels like real Mexico. It’s authentic and unspoiled. It just has a different vibe from those other beach destinations. I think it’s the perfect …

Imagine gliding through the picturesque landscapes of France, surrounded by lush vineyards, charming villages, and historic towns. This is life aboard a beautifully appointed barge cruise. It’s a unique way to explore the French countryside and provides an intimate experience that larger cruises cannot match. I’ve taken just about every kind of “boat” in my travels, from windjammers to river cruises to traditional party cruises. But a recent barge cruise in France was truly unlike …

I’m as guilty as most others about only seeing a destination through the lens of my phone camera. The only way I seem to be able to unplug when I travel is if I go to a destination that has no coverage. And that’s not easy these days!  But you’re kind of defeating the purpose of traveling if you’re constantly looking at your phone. So it’s important to learn to unplug when you travel and …

I recently went through that unenviable task of cleaning out my mother’s home following her death. My mother was a collector. And she held on to so many things for their sentimental value. There was her wedding dress from 60 years earlier (she made it herself), a full length fur coat (not PC), three sets of fine china, not to mention silver serving pieces, depression glass, and many other antiquities accumulated over the decades. Oh …