Travel

Fiji was always one of those destinations I had as a dream destination but the distance and the expense were a bit out of my reach. But when I was asked to go cover Turtle Island for Islands Magazine, my suitcase was packed before I could hang up the phone. And my husband was inviting along as well (a nice perk of being the spouse of a travel writer). It is by far the best…

My son had talked for months about his desire to go backpacking in Asia. But he’s a dreamer so I didn’t pay much attention. Until the day he announced that he was actually going. With no agenda. No reservations. No contacts. Just him and his backpack. Thailand for 3 weeks and India for 4 weeks. He was on somewhat of a gap year adventure as he was enroute to Australia to study abroad. A lot…

As America’s oldest city filled with historic charm, St. Augustine, is known for its romantic getaways. Couples flock to the city to get married, celebrate anniversaries, and just rekindle the romance. From the quaint cobblestone streets to the charming shops and cafes to tourist attractions that showcase the city’s history, St. Augustine has something for everyone. St. Augustine, America’s Oldest City Located just 30 minutes south of Jacksonville, St. Augustine was founded in 1565 by Spanish…

Being an East Coast girl, I’m ashamed to admit that I haven’t spent much time (ok, any time) in the Pacific Northwest. I pictured dense forests with tall trees, cool, breezy weather and rugged outdoor activities. So what would a lounge-by-the-beach girl possibly find to do there? I was about to find out on a weekend adventure to San Juan Island and its charming seaport, Friday Harbor. Getting to the San Juan Islands is half the…

Panama is most famous for its iconic canal but the country is rapidly emerging as a top tourist destination. With historic sites, rainforests, luxury hotels, an exciting culinary scene, and spectacular beaches, there’s a lot to see and do in Panama, besides just visiting the Panama Canal. Visiting the Panama Canal The Panama Canal is one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Watching ships pass through the locks in realtime is a sight…

I’ve taken my fair share of long plane flights, including several that were 16 hours straight. And I am not a hearty flier. I’m a diva traveler.  For several years, I’ve been flying back and forth between the East and West coasts so I’m always looking for ways to ensure my total comfort on these flights.  And I’ve become very adept at planning ahead what to bring on a long flight to ensure my ultimate…