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Villas in Puglia are Serving Up the Sweet Life

Right now everyone can’t stop talking about two booming travel topics. First, destination radars have zeroed in on a seductive slice of the Italian peninsula — Puglia, Italy.

A Travel Inspired Valentine’s Day Activity

How can we celebrate the love this year? For me, love and tea go hand in hand. I grew up with afternoon tea time traditions with my mom. Most kids came home to snack time, but my mom made sure I knew how to make a proper cup of tea from an early age. Later…

Book Your 2021 Travel Now!

It’s the start of the race. You’re kneeling on the track, ready for the crack of the pistol to go off. You’re ready to start sprinting into planning your next vacation, but COVID confusion has filled your head filled with questions. We’re all having the same thoughts, but I’m a glass half full kind of gal.

How to Create a DIY Travel Scrapbook

Over the holiday break, I took a few trips down memory lane, living vicariously through past journeys that I documented in old travel scrapbooks.

2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers

Anybody out there traveling? I know…it sounds like a dream. It may not be what you’re thinking about right now, however, the travelers in your life are getting mighty antsy. With the holidays just around the corner, it’s a good time to check some gift ideas off your list.

The Best Weekend Escapes from NYC

Last summer, in the era we now call “pre-COVID,” I took my daughter to a nearby park in Connecticut where I live, and met a very nice, but very lost Italian family of 5. We got to talking, and the father shared that their original plan was to visit NYC, but sadly didn’t find it…

The Most Exciting Things to do in Cappadocia

If possible, I loved our itinerary for Cappadocia even more than Istanbul. Pelin, our guide from SRM Travel, not only showed us the “must see” things, but also personalized our trip based on our input and desire for a combination of history and adventure. She enriched each day by introducing us to local friends, giving…

Luxury Hotel Review: Singita Grumeti Faru Faru

Singita Grumeti Faru Faru was a 12/10 hotel experience. No matter how long you stay, you’ll always wish you had one more day. What can you expect on your safari? A trip to Faru Faru begins at the airstrip, where your guide will greet you in a small, but beautifully polished hut next to the…

Luxury Hotel Review: Lamai Serengeti

If you don’t like camping, but you’re all in for glamping, put Lamai Serengeti on your bucket-list and be prepared to be wow-ed. A safari hotel write-up is unique compared to a regular review, because it’s a review of both the accommodations and the safari experience (the two go hand-in-hand). So let’s talk animals first,…

Sedona Pink Jeep Tours

Grand Canyon and Broken Arrow It’s impossible to vacation in Sedona without seeing the famous Pink Jeeps cruising around town. Pink Jeep Adventure Tours is a local company that runs excursions through Sedona and also north into the Grand Canyon. My husband and I wanted to hop on board, however, I could not participate in…