With the holiday season just weeks away, there is much on everyone’s to-do list. From composing shopping lists for loved ones, friends, and coworkers, there are many reasons to be busy. From planning holiday vacations to decorating their homes, to writing Christmas cards, the list is endless. I too, have a to-do list which is …
As our eyes are fixated on our TVs, we are all in shock at the destruction left behind by Hurricane Milton. The footage of boats tossed up on streets, a baseball stadium’s roof torn off, and streets flooded to the point of looking like swamps. The destruction is indescribable. No matter which hurricanes we’ve all …
“Nobody on the road, nobody on the beach. I can feel it in the air, the summer is out of reach. Empty lake, empty streets, the sun goes down alone. I’m driving by your house, but I know you’re not home.”. Singer and songwriter Don Henley couldn’t have said it better in his 1984 hit …
When it comes to traveling, it’s common that travelers pick one destination and one mode of transportation to get there. Whether it’s going on a cruise, going to Disney World, or just spending a few days at a family getaway house, only one is picked. From there, that’s the way families goes about their business. …
While football ‘lovers’ are celebrating the big game-the Super Bowl, another holiday has arrived. It’s Valentine’s Day once again. From boyfriends and girlfriends, to young and recently married couples, Valentine’s Day occasions come in many shapes and sizes. Valentine’s Day is also the perfect time of year to celebrate good times together and appreciate each …
Now that January is nearly in the rear view mirror, it is time for travelers to forge ahead. The Chinese refer to this time as the Lunar New Year, or the Year of The Rabbit. It is also time for travelers to break barriers and do things they have never considered doing. 2023 is a …
Yes, the travel industry is back on its feet! It seemed as if the COVID pandemic had brought the travel industry to its knees. How remarkable it is to see airports and train stations teaming with passengers! Cruise terminals are once again welcoming cruise passengers at full capacity. Is it safe to say that the …
Once upon a time, it was March 2020. I was looking forward to the fun and exciting travel presentation schedule ahead of me. I had created my brand new presentation “Budget travel: Less money, more memories!”. The presentation was fresh, new, and something for everyone to appreciate. Who doesn’t want to learn the keys and …
The CDC has made its announcement. The federal mask mandate has been extended through May 3rd. The federal mask mandate applies to all airports, train stations, bus terminals, ride shares (i.e. Uber and Lyft), and all transportation entities. Everyone was looking forward to April 18th potentially being the final day that facial coverings would be …
Back in 2018, long before the COVID pandemic, I introduced a new service. In addition to my travel writing and lecturing, I wanted to take my travel presentations and do something special. I wanted to make my travel presentations more engaging and sociable. I introduced the idea of doing travel parties. Whether the party was …
