The last trip I took before Covid swept across the world was to Le Blanc Resort and Spa in Cancun. It has taken me until now to write about it, but really, no time like the present, as Mexico is one of the only places Americans can go. Now is […]
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A trip to Charleston is like a trip back in time – except with amazing food and outstanding accommodations. My husband grew up in Charleston and we visit several times a year, allowing us the opportunity to try out new restaurants and hotels. For foodies, Charleston has three James Beard […]
Over the past several months, we have dealt with all sorts of situations for clients: trips canceled, vacations rescheduled, vow renewals put on hold, insurance claims filed, and more. With that comes a range of emotions including anger, frustration, disappointment, fear, acceptance, and everything in between. Everyone is coping with […]
I’ll start by telling you that I had a completely different message for today. But after this weekend’s news, that can wait. I can’t solve the problem of systemic racism and inequality in one post, and that is not my intention. Instead, I want to share something personal with you: […]
High tea in Buenos Aries? Absolutely! Buenos Aries is a sophisticated, cosmopolitan, hustling-bustling port city of 4 million in the vein of the great European capitals. It just happens to be in Argentina, South America.
Happy New Year! Now that we have recovered from the endless party-shopping-cooking-whatever-you-do of the holiday season, it is time to think about the upcoming year and where you will go. For me? My highlights include a visit to Le Blanc resort in Cancun; several days in Paris along with a […]
Cobh, the port of call for Cork, Ireland, may be best known as the last port call on the Titanic. Oh, and it is pronounced like “cove,” in case you were wondering. Our guide and driver were waiting for us as we exited the ship, and within moments our intrepid group […]
I would have liked to spend a couple of days in Dublin, Ireland. The city has a wonderful energy, is easy to navigate, and the people are extremely friendly. Our first order of business, after leaving the Celebrity Silhouette, was to had straight to Trinity College to see The Book […]
As I talked about our cruise itinerary, perhaps my least anticipated port was Belfast. In advance of our cruise, I hired a guide with the expectation that we would see some of the coastline, and a couple of murals.
Last year we sailed on the Seabourn Quest from Fort Lauderdale to Monte Carlo. On a sixteen night trip, with twelve sea days, you are going to meet people, whether you want to or not. Though we went on the trip with friends, we made even more friends along the […]