Vacation Travel

So you’ve decided to take a vacation.  That’s great, but now what?  Where do you start?  Here are a few tips to get you going. 1. Where do you want to go?  And how much time do you want to spend there?  Determining where you want to go and for …

I traveled to Egypt with Trafalgar tours. I think going with a group is the only way to go when traveling to Egypt. What a fabulous experience seeing the rich history and architecture!  A visa is required to enter the country.  I got mine before I left the United States …

Confession:  I have recently realized that I am the worst packer ever.  My husband travels for business a lot and has packing down to a science – he can be packed for our vacation in 10 minutes flat.  Somehow I am still trying to remember everything and fit it all …

Want to experience Hawaii in a totally different way? The Sullivan Estate is the perfect place to recreate and rejuvenate your mind and body. The Sullivan Estate & Spa Retreat was the first holistic, anti-stress centre on earth. It’s located directly on the North Shore of Hawaii’s island of Oahu, …

I first have to explain how angry I get when some so-called ‘travel guru’ for a national television station or major publication tells travelers that, in essence, purchasing travel insurance is a waste of money. Horse-hockey!  They go on to explain that this is just another way for the cruise line, …

Gorillas live in the central countries of Africa and have been an endangered species due to poaching by the local people. They travel in families and are very nomadic, but they like thick forests where they are able to find their favorite foods and blend into their environment. To see …

This is the time of year when the phones start to ring and travelers want to get away. They ask for somewhere warm, with lots of sunshine and beaches. Whether it’s a honeymoon, multiple couples traveling together, a family, or maybe a small group – Iberostar Beach Resorts could be …

A great cure for your fear of heights is zip lining!  I experienced my first zip line in the beautiful rain forests of Puerto Vallarta. As I stepped onto the first platform, and looked at the ground 90 feet below, my heart was pounding with fear to the max.  I was about …

If you are seeking an adventure involving polar bears and whales, you will find the ultimate experience on Baffin Island and Bylot Island. The wilderness experience involves luxury tents with heat and proper toilet facilities along the ice floe edge.

I took a wonderful trip this year to Taipei, Taiwan for a week in July.  With the non-stop flight from Salt Lake City to Japan on Delta, I only had to change planes once to get to Taipei. Taipei is a huge city – very modern with a lot of …