Travel

Let’s face it. Cruising took a big hit during the pandemic and a lot of travelers are hesitant to book a cruise these days. But I would submit that there’s never been a better time to go on a cruise. I kind of like the idea of being captive in a confined space so you can really focus on building specific habits. On my last Carnival Cruise (pre-pandemic), I was really focused on wellness and…

Traveling abroad is an exciting adventure, but safety should always be a top priority. Whether you’re exploring bustling cities or remote destinations, knowing how to protect yourself from potential threats is crucial. As someone who’s traveled extensively and lived abroad, I’ve learned a lot about staying safe during my journeys, especially thanks to my husband, a retired FBI agent with 26 years of experience.In this guide, we’ll cover the most important safe travel tips you…

True confession: I’m not a big fan of mega cruises, (you might remember how much fun I had on a 24-person schooner) but in my never-ending quest to check more countries off of my “been there” list, I let friends convince me to accompany them on a South American cruise aboard a Regent Seven Seas cruise. Chile (Patagonia to be specific) was the only South American country I had visited so the opportunity to pop…

I bet that three years ago most of us were not even considering travel insurance. Then bang! Covid hit and everyone was asking the question, “Do I need travel insurance for 2024? or “How much travel medical insurance do i need?” Fortunately, during the height of the pandemic, most airlines and hotels allowed for cancellations. But as Covid rates slowed down, those cancellation policies ramped up again. So before we dive into the world of…

I’ll never forget arriving at a luxury hotel in Napa to celebrate our anniversary only to find that half the hotel was under construction and that the gym and spa were closed for renovations. It was a hotel booking nightmare. Fortunately, there was copious amounts of wine which filled time I would have spent working out or indulging in spa treatments. I’m pretty thorough when researching hotels, especially in unfamiliar destinations. So what are the…

There’s one thing you should know about me. I don’t like cold weather. I mean, I abhor (and that’s a strong word) being cold. But when a destination calls that’s a bucket list experience, how could I say, “no?” So when the invite for travel to Patagonia came, I began ferociously reading everything I could get my hands on about a packing guide for Patagonia. One thing that was clear in everything I read? Pack…