Right in our backyard.  Tofino!

Right in our backyard. Tofino!

When you think of Canada, the last thing you’d think of is surfing. However in Canada, and more specifically the province of British Columbia, boasts some of the best cold-water surfing in the world. Located on the far west coast of Vancouver Island, Tofino is an...
Turn Your Home Into a Staycation Resort

Turn Your Home Into a Staycation Resort

Though it’s likely been a while since you last stayed at a fancy hotel, I bet you remember that feeling of when you first step into your room.  Those sweet-scented toiletries, the quiet coffeemaker and those way-too-comfy slippers. And man, what is it about hotel...
ReThink Travel

ReThink Travel

Predicting the future is impossible. Will things be “back to normal?” Hopefully, it will be even better.  Human desire to explore the world will remain undimmed – if not brightened.  So, as we continue to rethink travel, here are some trends we may see shaping travel...
Don’t Miss the Boat!

Don’t Miss the Boat!

It is in some ways hard for us to grasp that it’s already been 12 months since the world stood still mid-March 2020, when cruise lines voluntarily suspended all operations globally.   Few of us could have predicted that it would take 15 to 18 months before a single...
The Wonders of Warsaw

The Wonders of Warsaw

I was able to visit Warsaw in July of 2018.  It’s a complex city with beautiful history, modern energy, a mix of old and new. It is spacious and green, with a central location that allows for easy exploration of different parts of Poland.  One of Poland’s unique...
Travel Books That Will Take You All Around the World

Travel Books That Will Take You All Around the World

We may not be able to venture far right now, but travel books take us on journeys around the world. The easiest way to travel without a plane ticket. Open a book and skip the jet lag.  Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan“Crazy Rich Asians” is a captivating look at wealth,...