As the bright African sun lifts above the horizon, an untamed world awakens, brimming with anticipation and countless wonders. This is the realm of my South Africa safari, where every moment promised a breathtaking encounter [Read More…]
North America is a vast continent with a plethora of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. While our home continent has countless well known tourist destinations, discovering those that are less frequented but no less [Read More…]
Now that we’ve turned the page on the challenges and restrictions of the last two years, luxury vacation travel is surging. The post-pandemic term coined for this phenomenon is “revenge travel.” We want to spend [Read More…]
I’ve always been a fan of fall vacations. My birthday is in November, so I enjoy using that as an excuse for a trip (as if anyone really needs an excuse!). I love a Caribbean [Read More…]
I am beyond happy to report that TRAVEL IS BACK! And in a big way. After two years of lockdowns and border controls, fear and isolation, the world is reopening and people are making up for [Read More…]
My anticipation began mounting the moment I confirmed my reservations to Antarctica. In February, I would be fulfilling my dream of setting foot on my seventh continent. Most of the vast area remains untouched and [Read More…]
I have long been a fan of ocean cruising, but last fall I sailed on my first river cruise on the Rhine River. It is Europe’s longest river, beginning as a glacial drip high in the [Read More…]
Thankfully, with vaccine rollouts earlier this year, travel has begun a steady rebound. My own re-entry into travel mirrored the experiences of many other travelers. At first, I felt the safest driving to the Smokey [Read More…]
As COVID-19 vaccination rates rose this year, travel came roaring back from a virtual yearlong standstill. Because most of us consider travel and vacations a mental health necessity, being homebound for more than a year [Read More…]
As coronavirus vaccinations get into more arms, the pent-up desire to travel is bursting at the seams, although the pandemic has shifted some of our travel preferences. Now, more travelers prefer natural settings with plenty [Read More…]
Virginia is the birthplace of the most U.S. presidents — eight in total. Six of those Virginian presidents’ residences are open to guests. In honor of President’s Day this month, why not step back in time and [Read More…]
Many of us have felt the sting of the pandemic curtailing European vacations this year. At the time of writing, most of Europe is still restricted for non-essential American travel, but if you are craving [Read More…]
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