Family Travel

I just got back from a 12-night British Isles cruise on Princess Cruises with 14 of my friends and family! We sailed on the Caribbean Princess from South Hampton to Guernsey, Cork, Dublin, Liverpool, Belfast, Glasgow, Inverness, Edinburgh and Le Havre, where we took a tour of Normandy. All the …

I just returned from a fabulous vacation to the San Diego area.  My husband, two-year-old daughter and I stayed in Carlsbad at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa for a week. The resort grounds are impressive, with sparkling white Spanish-style buildings and beautiful well-kept foliage.  I loved that there …

I recently had the chance to visit the One&Only Cape Town, a 5-star luxury hotel situated in the heart of Cape Town. The property is located on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, making it a secured environment. Its convenient location makes it an ideal home base for travelers touring the …

I recently traveled to South Africa, one of the most beautiful and diverse countries I’ve ever visited! The safari portion of my trip was one of the highlights. I stayed at MalaMala, which is regularly considered the top safari lodge. MalaMala was once a hunters’ dream, as it is the …

He’s one of Ireland’s most famous residents, and visitors and locals alike can’t get enough of him.  No, he’s not Ireland’s beloved Saint Patrick or U2’s front man, Bono. Nor is he one of their hunky Hollywood actors, Colin Farrell or Michael Fassbender. Fungie, people… is a dolphin. But he’s not …

Talk about a family trip to remember! The 2013 Virtuoso Luxe Report found that family and multi-generational travel are the year’s biggest travel trend, with river and luxury cruises taking the next two spots. The report also found that spending time and reconnecting with loved ones were among the top …

1. Discover Lotusland The garden created by Polish opera singer Ganna Walska is a truly extraordinary realm. Her labor of love over 43 years, it is a succession of contrasting “green rooms” and clusters of unusual plants. Topiary, dramatic displays of cycads and cacti, a Japanese pool, an open-air theater  a beach set …

Here are my top 10 reasons to book your next Hawaiian vacation at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Maui. 10. Guests are greeted with a warm aloha reception upon arrival amidst the lush flora and given a kukui nut lei. 9. The expansive 10,000 square foot, three-tiered pool, including a children’s …

If friends ask me what U.S. city I’d like to revisit, I always say New Orleans.  My husband and I were in New Orleans several years ago on Halloween.  This was when all the Anne Rice vampire books were popular.  For the first time in 40 years, there was going …

In 2014 Scotland welcomes the world to join in the exciting Year of Homecoming. In addition to the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup, there will be a  year-long schedule of events and activities to showcase all that’s great about Scotland: mouth-watering food and drink events; lots to get you active …