I get asked this a lot. “Where’s your favorite place?” “What’s the best place you’ve been?” So in today’s pandemic-fueled If you can’t look forward, look back world, I thought I’d tell you about the places I’ve been that left a lasting impression. That’s actually a bit misleading. I LOVE everywhere I go. Because I love to travel and I find something interesting or memorable in every destination. Even the bad experiences, of which there …
Travel
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The coastal city of Oceanside, California is one of the best hidden gems you’ll find in the Golden State. This seaside village — which is located about 38 miles north of San Diego and 83 miles south of Los Angeles — is a throwback to beach towns of yesteryear that has managed to maintain its authenticity and charm. The Oceanside pier, Oceanside Beach, and these North County Beaches are the perfect vacation spot. If you’re …
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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 …
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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 …
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Twice a year, Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa at the Islands of Loreto hosts a wellness week. This luxury resort is located in a remote part of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, where the desolate desert opens up to expose a beautiful waterfront resort in the Loreto Islands Mexico. When I walked into my room, I was surprised to find a rather spacious one-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, living room, and oversized balcony looking out …
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Nashville is known for two things – country music and barbecue. but NOT a country music musician. I was a big country music fan when I lived in Texas (it would have been quite the travesty if I had not been – there’s two things Texans are serious about, their barbecue and their country music). I digress… So when I head to Nashville to visit my son, I’m always on the lookout for something to …