If you haven’t been on a cruise yourself, chances are you know someone who has. Dozens of cruise lines operate hundreds of ships to offer guests a variety of cruise experiences. The ships themselves range from ocean liners to riverboats, expedition vessels to yachts and cater to various travel niches: family travel, cultural immersion, wildlife… Continue reading »
May
14
Segway Austin – A Great Girlfriend Getaway
This year two of my lifelong girlfriends and I all celebrated a milestone birthday – yep, 29 AGAIN – but we deemed it significant enough to warrant a girlfriend’s getaway. We live in Seattle, Nashville and Hampton Roads, Virginia, so we considered destinations more or less equidistant for all of us and Austin, Texas won out.… Continue reading »
May
10
The Celebrity Constellation Revitalization is Complete
The Celebrity Constellation was originally built in 2002 as a Millennium Class ship. She was a lovely ship with fresh colors, popular public spaces and the best of contemporary amenities – for 2002. It’s no secret that during the last decade, the popularity of cruising exploded and Celebrity Cruises kept pace by both building new ships… Continue reading »
May
03
How to Apply for a Passport in 7 Easy Steps
Visiting a foreign country fosters a greater understanding and appreciation of cultures that are different than our own – admirable principles in today’s global society and one of the true values of travel. To travel internationally requires a passport but only approximately one-third of Americans own a passport. My work surrounds me with people who… Continue reading »
Apr
30
Sustainability Standards for Meetings and Events
Environmental and social sustainability standards are hot topics in corporate responsibility today. Savvy companies realize that practicing sustainability is not only good for the planet, it’s good for business. Being more resource efficient not only reduces the stress on the Earth’s natural resources, it costs the company less in materials, energy, water, etc. In addition,… Continue reading »
Apr
26
Los Cabos has Activites for Every Interest
Los Cabos, meaning “the Capes,” isn’t really a city. It’s the name Mexican tourism officials bestowed on the towns of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, as well as the 20-mile stretch of coast known as the Tourist Corridor that connects them. Located at the southernmost tip of Baja California Sur, these once… Continue reading »
Apr
23
Wildlife and Beach Life along the Sea of Cortez
The 800-mile long desert and mountain wilderness of the Baja California peninsula was first colonized nearly 300 years ago by the Jesuit missions, but suffice it to say that large swaths of the landscape haven’t changed much over time. While visiting the southernmost part of Baja California Sur, also known as Los Cabos, we decided… Continue reading »
Apr
19
Camels and Tequila in Baja California
The colors of Baja California were the first thing that drew me in. Dusty browns of the desert are dramatically juxtaposed against liquid blues of the sea. The water changes from aquamarine to azure to sapphire as the depth increases. On land, as far as the eye can see giant green saguaro cactus, bluish… Continue reading »
Apr
16
Traveling with SeaDream is Yachting, not Cruising
Spend long days of sunshine lounging on a Balinese bed with an elevated view of the sea or maybe indulge in a private outdoor couples massage. The bartender knows your name and what you like to drink; the waiter surprises you with your favorite desert. Along the French Riviera, anchor alongside the lavish yachts of… Continue reading »
Apr
12
Pueblo Mágico Todos Santos, Los Cabos
Todos Santos is a palm-fringed oasis in the desert of Los Cabos, sitting between the Pacific and the imposing Sierra de la Laguna. It has been designated a “pueblo mágico” (or magical village) by the Mexican government because of its cultural richness and incredible beauty. Los Cabos, which means “the capes,” is the southern tip… Continue reading »
