As I approach my 53rd birthday, I feel a greater sense of urgency and motivation to fulfill my bucket list experiences before it’s too late. Maybe it’s because I work in a hospital in the critical care and trauma units so I see things most people don’t;  lives cut short due to accidents,  a cancer […]

I am obsessed with the multitude of new apps and websites designed for the budget savvy traveler.   Luxury no longer needs to come at a price my friends!   Using this technology to book flights and hotels, save money for travel, and even find friends to share your travel experiences with makes the world […]

This week I almost wrote a post entitled “10 Reasons NOT to start a travel  blog”.   I was slumped over the computer for hours upon hours,  burning up my free time from my real job in an attempt to understand the world of technology and get the blog set up with all the bells […]

I spent last weekend relaxing in suburban Minneapolis on Lake Minnetonka, where I lived, worked, married (twice), and raised my daughter for 18 years before moving to Sarasota.  I hadn’t been back since happily escaping the harsh winters and some bittersweet memories over 5 years ago but Allie  needed a break from her college studies […]

I just returned from a lovely respite at a unique all-inclusive resort in Negril, Jamaica. This was supposed to be a yearly mother/daughter birthday trip, but due to circumstances beyond our control, I ended up going on my very first solo vacation. As my flight landed in Montego Bay, a place I had travelled to […]

Most people who know me well understand that I’m not one for crowds or large events.  I’m more of a low key, commune with nature type gal.  But every now and then, a good soiree is exactly what the doctor ordered.   The Ritz Carlton Sarasota’s Kentucky Derby Party last weekend was just such an event.   […]

My daughter and I made a quick trip to Key West to check out this resort.  It is located on Stock Island, which is roughly a 15 minute drive from the main activity of Duval St.   The resort is brand spanking new and very private – its rooms housed in a series of Key West style  3-story buildings scattered around the property […]

I have had the pleasure of staying at Club Med Columbus Isle twice and it is truly a hidden gem. Arriving on San Salvador is like landing on your own private island. The dirt strip and one room building that comprise the airport are in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of Miami International […]