I've never been a fan of big cruises because I always wish I was spending time at my destination rather than out at sea. They don't allow for much independent travel, apart from excursions. But my most recent trip may have changed my mind, as everyone books a cruise vacation for different reasons. … [Read more...] about Getting the Most Out of Your Cruise
Archives for February 2014
Into the Deep
A man chases a green flash, bounding through the forest. He doesn't let the iguana out of his sight and doesn't want to miss the chance for a nice dinner, as it is a common source of protein in this part of Mexico. It slithers through the leaves quickly, but the man won't be outsmarted by the … [Read more...] about Into the Deep
Making Your Dream Trip a Reality
We all have one (or many) places we've always dreamed of going or experiences we want to try. It's the picture framed in our bedrooms, our screensaver on our computers or the "most pinned" image on our Pinterest boards. It seems like something you will do "someday," when the time is right. But … [Read more...] about Making Your Dream Trip a Reality
An Impromptu Florida Road Trip
If you follow me on Instagram, you're probably confused as to why there is a picture of snow followed by a picture of the beach. I had been back from New York for a little more than 48 hours when it was time to pack up and head out again. My mom, a school teacher, had a few days off due to furlough … [Read more...] about An Impromptu Florida Road Trip
Scenes from a New York Winter
Atlanta's unexpectedly terrible snowstorm had me thinking I may not make it out to New York, where I was working the NY Now trade show for the second time. But after a long winding ride to the airport, two canceled flights and one delayed flight, we made it to a cold New York City where the city was … [Read more...] about Scenes from a New York Winter