Long Term Travel

James Taylor once sang “Oh, Mexico, I never really been but I’d sure like to go…” Have I been to Mexico? Yes. Will I continue to go and explore more regions? Yes! Yes! Yes! Vacationers often only keep the coastal areas of Mexico in mind for travel.  The shores just …

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa is located only about 5 miles west of Tucson, AZ. It is well-appointed and located in the Tucson mountains, surrounded by Saguaro-covered hills. The property features a 27-hole golf course and a large Hashani spa. Other experiences include rental bikes, nature hikes with …

Located among the magical Riviera Maya mangroves, about an hour and 45 minutes from Cancun International Airport and 25 minutes from Tulum, ancient roots and a future-focused commitment to sustainability blend in a mesmerizing dance at this new resort. Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya opened earlier this year and has 349 …

Situated where the desert meets the ocean on the Baja peninsula is the Waldorf Pedregal. The Waldorf boasts a cliffside and seaside location. On arrival, you are immediately impressed as you enter paradise through the private Dos Mares tunnel, an amazing and grand entrance that is a tunnel that goes …

To witness the migration in Africa is a beautiful and unique experience. At first, I thought, “why would anyone want to watch a long line of animals running and kicking up dust?” And then I was there – in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania – as 3 million wildebeest …

Lion Sands – Narina Lodge This family vacation was the best I have ever been on because of the destination in a National Park I had never before experienced a place so untouched by humans, with no development. It sounds cliché, but I felt like I could see the circle of …

When most people think of a hip escape in Florida they think of Miami. But if you’re looking for something a little quieter than Miami, then you need to check out the Hyatt Centric Las Olas in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This stunning hotel is located in the heart of Fort …

While wintertime was in full swing in Alabama, my best friend, since age 3, and I decided to plan a vacation in the sunshine for January. Nothing beats the post-holiday blues like planning a trip to somewhere tropical! As we got closer and closer, our vacation for four suddenly turned …

The coronavirus devastated economies and disrupted our lives in ways we could never have imagined. The year 2020 in travel was an especially challenging year for the travel industry. Professional travel advisors canceled more trips, lost thousands of dollars in income, and travel-related disruptions were unprecedented worldwide due to the …

After learning of Triple Creek Ranch years ago, it has been on “my list” of places I wanted to visit.  I wasn’t really sure why as typical ranch activities are not my favorites, but something about the presentation just caught my attention.  Although getting to Missoula, MT isn’t that difficult, …