Vacation the easy way.
Elegant. Adults only. Exceptional beach. Oversized rooms. Fantastic food. No wonder everyone looks happy at Secrets Maroma Beach, a luxury resort situated on the beautiful Maroma Beach near Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This resort evokes images of Morocco-meets-Mexico. And did I mention everyone here is happy? The guests on the beach, in the pool, in the lobby — the joy[…]
Read moreI hear it a lot: “If I had it to do over again, I’d have a destination wedding on a gorgeous beach.” And for those who’ve been married for 10 – 15 years or more, they remember that the destination wedding concept hadn’t caught on “back in the day.” Destination weddings have become an acceptable and popular option for nuptuals,[…]
Read moreAs I get ready this week to take a 5 day hotel site inspection trip, I’ve realized how little travel I’ve actually done this year! Now granted, most of my travels are work related, but I still get to travel to some awesome destinations and resorts, and I’ve always enjoyed my trips even if they are crazy-busy with little precious[…]
Read moreGuanacaste on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast has been growing with 4 and 5 star resorts in the last few years, and flights have increased into the area’s airport (Liberia). The result is a nice selection of upscale and luxury beachfront resorts offering wonderful on-site amenities and activities combined with offsite excursions into Costa Rica’s rainforests, waterways, and volcanoes. Resorts in[…]
Read moreWeather’s cooling down, kitchen’s warming up! I love this chili. For the feint at heart, omit the jalapeno peppers (the chipolte peppers still add plenty of heat). 1 pound ground beef (or ground pork) 2 1/2 pounds chuck roast or boneless sirloin or chuck tender steak, cut into tiny cubes 2 medium onions, chopped 2 large jalapeno peppers – stemmed,[…]
Read moreHolidays mean spending time with family and friends. This is the season to plan next year’s extended family vacation. If you want to put together a family (or friend) group trip, here are a few pointers: Decide on a destination. Those that don’t require passports include Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Vegas, and Florida/Disney. Those that do require passports include Cancun, Riviera Maya,[…]
Read moreWomen: not having a travel partner isn’t reason enough to stay at home. Gutsy Women is a tour company offering escorted tours for women in small groups with experienced guides. Tours are offered in some of the most exciting locations across the globe. Opt for a single room (with a supplement), bring a (female) roommate along with you, or ask[…]
Read moreHave you always wanted to enjoy the romance of a good train ride as part of a vacation-journey? And you know already that Amtrak just isn’t going to cut it? Let me suggest one of the following European itineraries, to enjoy train travel at its finest. Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville (high speed trains) Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice (high speed trains) London &[…]
Read moreThe British Virgin Islands has long been a favorite destination for the luxury yacht and barefoot sailboat crowds. But where to stay? Bitter End Yacht Club — a 4 star upscale resort that caters to couples and families. The marina here can dock 18 yachts, and sailing is a favorite activity here. Brisas Creek Resort – a luxury resort on[…]
Read moreThe star rating on resorts can be a bit confusing, at best. Some decidedly 4 star resorts tout themselves as 5 stars. Some 2 stars call themselves “luxury” (but how they can do it with a straight face baffles me). All-inclusive resorts, as you may know, provide meals, snacks, drinks, and some activities in their stay. Some resorts are fully[…]
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