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Margaritaville Islander ship on the water.

Setting Sail on the Margaritaville Islander

Stone temple with Buddha and golden sunlight

Sunrise at Borobudur Temple

Collage of food from Tampa restaurants.

11 of the Best Restaurants in Downtown Tampa Florida

Vineyard view in Northern California.

12 Amazing Northern California Wineries You Must Visit

Cruise ship in harbor.

Cruise Ship Door Decorations Ideas

When you need to get away and feel pampered on a private beach, a visit to Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota, Florida is the perfect vacation.

Where To Stay in Lido Beach

breakfast on a Canadian Rockies train trip

Gourmet Food on a Canadian Rockies Train

As you plan a trip to Sacred Valley Peru, be sure to have these incredible historical sites on your list.

Sacred Valley Peru Visitor’s Guide

Looking for things to do in Lima Peru? If you're visiting Peru, you will probably fly into Lima. The key is to spend at least a few days there exploring.

10 Things to Do in Lima Peru

How well prepared are you the night before you fly? I'm always telling you to make sure you use a list when you pack, and I know from your emails and comments that many of you are taking heed of that advice.

6 Things to Do the Night Before You Fly

Health Tips for Frequent Flyers

5 Health Tips For Frequent Flyers

If you have plans to visit the area, I have some ideas for spending 24 hours in Scarborough Maine. To be honest, I had not heard of Scarborough before.

24 Hours in Scarborough Maine

Where to Stay in Rockland Maine

Where to Stay in Rockland Maine

When Visiting El Paso Texas, there are some things you just have to see. There is a lot of history, but there are also amazing restaurants, a Broadway-style theater, and so much more.

Visiting El Paso Texas

Want to know where to go for the best beach vacations in the US? I am all about the beach.

Best Beach Vacations in the US

If you're thinking about taking a trip to see the Canadian Rockies on Rocky Mountaineer, don't think any further, just book it. Now that I have experienced it for myself, I can honestly say it is the trip of a lifetime. And there's no better time than during Canada's 150th anniversary!

See the Canadian Rockies by Train

Did you know there is an easy way to save money on cruising if you're willing to be a little flexible?

How to Save Money on Cruising

Cueva Ventana, The Window Cave, is a beautiful natural cavern found in the cliffs of Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

Why You Need to See Breathtaking Cueva Ventana

Many people assume that truly exotic tropical escapes must first involve a long, boring flight. What people forget, is that we have one of the most tropical places in the entire world within our grasp.

7 Awesome Tropical Escapes that are a Short Flight Away

The words Golfer's Paradise are all my husband needs to hear to be excited about the weekend. Last month my husband, daughter and I spent a few days at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club in Orlando.

Bay Hill Club and Lodge Golf Getaway

I am still reeling from the two weeks I spent in Indonesia, and wishing I had been able to spend more time in Gili Trawangan.

24 Hours in Gili Trawangan Indonesia

There’s nothing quite like Raja Ampat if you love beautiful beaches, turquoise water, white sand, and some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. What's not to love about that?

Best Raja Ampat Diving

Learning Traditional games of Indonesia

Learning Traditional Indonesian Games

When you're looking for a family vacation destination in Florida, Santa Rosa County has got to be on your list.

7 Days of Vacation Ideas for Santa Rosa County Florida

Most recently, I had the pleasure of staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort. A “Moderate” resort, in between Value and Deluxe, according to the Disney website.

Disney Port Orleans Resort Riverside

I've found 4 Florida resorts where you can hit the beat and play 18 holes in the same day! Check this out and start planning your next Florida Vacation!

4 Florida Golf Resorts Near the Beach

The Renaissance World Golf Village is always such a pleasure. With a choice of a standard guest room, a junior suite, or a one bedroom suite, there is a room that works for just about everyone.

Renaissance World Golf Village Resort

5 Things I Learned at my First NASCAR Race

5 Things I Learned at my First NASCAR Race

Pier out on the beach at sunset.

Perfect Panama City Beach Resort for Everyone

The Clear program is revolutionizing the long wait to get through security!

Airport Security a Breeze with CLEAR