The Riu chain is an icon in the all-inclusive hotel industry, and for good reason. What began in 1953 as a small family business in Mallorca, Spain has grown to a conglomerate of over 100 hotels in 19 countries, ranking  as the 30th largest hotel chain in the world. Riu’s Palace category is the most luxurious […]

  The Bahamas is an archipelago of 700 islands set in the clearest waters of the Atlantic Ocean, only 30 of which are inhabited. There are also over 2,000 cays (coral reefs) in the Bahamas chain,  making it difficult to choose which island to visit. Each has its own distinctive charm and personality, whether it […]

Packing for a tropical vacation can be fun or a downright chore, depending on how much research you do on the location you’re going to, the resort’s dress code and general vibe, and how much you want to lug around with you through airports. With airlines charging hefty fees for checked bags and charter airlines […]

As I’ve mentioned in past posts,  I’m not a fan of big, splashy, Disneyland type resorts. I go on vacation to reconnect with spirit and commune with nature, but I also don’t want to sacrifice good service, outstanding food, and photo-worthy accommodations.  I have had my eye on a few properties that fit the bill, […]

Up until now most of my travel adventures have been with my daughter, but she is finishing her junior year of college, heading to Australia for 2 months for a work internship, and building a life of her own. I had planned a fabulous pre-Australia trip to Bali for the two of us next month […]

I’m headed to Bali in May with my daughter before she begins a college internship in Sydney, Australia and I’m beyond excited.  Bali has been number one on my bucket list for years for a variety of reasons;  it is a nature lover’s dream of mountains, jungles, and spectacular beaches,  a mecca for spa, yoga, […]

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 […]