by Darlene Foster Imagine waking up each morning to fresh mountain air, dew glistening on terracotta-tiled roofs and the melody of Spanish songbirds. Imagine wandering well-kept, lush grounds, as picturesque as a pastoral painting, a pond to … [Read More...] about Enjoying the Heart of Spain – For Free
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Relocating to the Mountains: A Weekend Escape Turned Permanent Move
Sometimes, a weekend getaway is all it takes to change the course of your life. Picture this: you're sitting on the porch of a cozy cabin, sipping coffee while soaking in the peaceful mountain views. It’s just a weekend trip, but something stirs … [Read More...] about Relocating to the Mountains: A Weekend Escape Turned Permanent Move
Stepping Out Onto The Mongolian Steppes
by Irene Butler The range of day trips from Ulaanbaatar onto the Mongolian Steppes swirl in our minds. Our dilemma of fitting in all we want to see is perfectly resolved by combining our day of sightseeing with an overnight stay in a nomad ger … [Read More...] about Stepping Out Onto The Mongolian Steppes
Cow Camp in Central Florida
by Katherine McIntyre When a cold front from the north turned our sunny beach into a windswept wasteland, my husband and I searched for things to do and places to see. With hiking in mind, we headed to Lake Kissimmee State Park in Central Florida. … [Read More...] about Cow Camp in Central Florida
Loose and Lavish on Lana’i Four Seasons in the Hawaiian Sun
by Rick Millikan Adventurous curiosity attracts my wife Chris and I back to Lana'i, a small Hawaiian Island renowned for its longtime production of Dole pineapples. Only twenty acres of this luscious golden fruit remain...so one could say Lana'i's … [Read More...] about Loose and Lavish on Lana’i Four Seasons in the Hawaiian Sun
Afloat in Paradise on the Island of Kauai
by Chris Millikan A day trip from our Wailua resort in central Kauai involves fluming its main irrigation ditch and tunnels. Joining this expedition gives my husband Rick and me a new perspective on sightseeing on the fourth largest and oldest … [Read More...] about Afloat in Paradise on the Island of Kauai
Mexico Cruise for Viewing April, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
UnCruise Adventures, a leading provider of small ship adventure cruises in Baja California, Mexico, has announced the launch of bookings for a special one-time sailing of the Baja California Eclipse Cruise. Departing on April 6th, 2024, this 7-night … [Read More...] about Mexico Cruise for Viewing April, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Okanagan Get-A-Way: Some of Kelowna’s Many Sides
by Chris Millikan Electric bikes kick off our whirlwind Okanagan escapade in style. On the first glorious day, my hubby and I mount these steely chargers and blissfully explore along Kelowna’s scenic bench lands. Up the street from our lakeside … [Read More...] about Okanagan Get-A-Way: Some of Kelowna’s Many Sides
The Corazon of Curacao
by Leslie Jones Colourful hues of blue, orange and aquamarine tower over the waterfront’s edge with matching umbrellas serenely situated below. A vivacious outdoor farmer’s market offers a vast sea of exotic fruits and vegetables, many foreign to … [Read More...] about The Corazon of Curacao
Christkindling Joy and Goodwill
by Susan Deefholts As my husband and I hurry through Kitchener's Victoria Park, I breathe in the crisp smell of winter. The bare branches of the trees and bushes are festooned with cheery lights that glow against the new-fallen snow. We cross … [Read More...] about Christkindling Joy and Goodwill
Get Outta Town – Palm Springs Excursions
by Karoline Cullen A lush rolling fairway is fringed with fluttering palm trees and backed by snow-capped mountains. As you pass one golf course after another, this is the quintessential view in the desert valley stretching from Palm Springs to La … [Read More...] about Get Outta Town – Palm Springs Excursions
Just for Couples: Deluxe-Style Camping
by Lauren Kramer Long known as a sleepy strip of land where many an older couple has aired out the kids' empty rooms and hung a "Bed & Breakfast" shingle out front, British Columbia's Sunshine Coast is finally coming into its own and … [Read More...] about Just for Couples: Deluxe-Style Camping