It’s been over two decades since I visited Mexico, and my first time visiting this region. This was to celebrate my daughter’s belated birthday. Our hotel was located between Cancun and Tulum. The All-Inclusive Ventus at Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort was quite remarkable. There is an Infinity pool and two other major …
It would be disadvantageous to visit London and not include Paris. We flew over from the States on Virgin Atlantic and they didn’t disappoint. I have been to London many times, but this was my daughter’s first time. We decided on an Airbnb, which was located in Covent Gardens:- It was a two-bedroom/two-bathroom apartment with …
This was a spur-of-the-moment and one of our shortest trips (4 days). We were invited to spend Easter at a friend’s home in Alassio. Of course, we couldn’t resist. Alassio is an hour and a half from Milan’s Malpensa airport. The ride, with winding roads, was very scenic and her driver, I could attest, was …
Alassio, Italy — Quaint Little Town on the Italian Riviera Read More »
December 2016 This would be our first Christmas not having mom/grandma around. We just wanted to spend Christmas where would be surrounded by lots of glitz, activities, and glamour suppressing our loss even for a short time. So, here we are in Las Vegas staying at the MGM Grand; with over 500 rooms (don’t be …
Memorial Weekend — Baltimore here we come– The Inner Harbor to be exact. My daughter’s friend accompanied us on this trip. I researched activities we could do in this short period; using Groupon to pay for some meals, and excursions and even getting a discount at the Hilton Hotel. The hotel was 3 blocks away …
Jamaica is synonymous with Reggae Music, Jerk Cuisine, Pristine beaches, a year-long tropical climate, and a “No Problem” culture. It is also my birthplace and so it is obvious that I have experienced most of the activities the island has to offer. My daughter first visited at 3 months old to be introduced to the …
“Let’s Go Together It Will Be Alright” – Jamaica (Multiple Trips) Read More »
DREAMS LAS MAREAS-ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT & SPA HOTEL So, here we are in Costa Rica! This was a detour from Dubai, which was our first choice. On a whim, I called up a tour company I never used before and they offered this destination. This all-inclusive family-friendly resort is in the Guanacaste region. The closest airport …
“Follow Your Dreams” – Guanacaste, Costa Rica, April, 2017 Read More »
DUBAI Who would have thought that a small fishing settlement could be transformed into sky-towering buildings and man-made islands (Palm Jebel Ali, Palm Deira, and Palm Jumeirah)? Well—this is Dubai! We normally do independent travel, but decided to use a tour company for this trip and it was so worth it. We were in awe …
“Explore the Jewels of the U.A.E.” — Dubai/Abu Dhabi — April, 2019 Read More »
This locale wasn’t on my near-term bucket list. However, my friend’s wedding changed that. I must say this is the longest plane trip I have taken since traveling. New York to Seoul, Korea (15 hrs); layover in Seoul (2 hrs.); Seoul to Manila (4 hrs.); Manila to Caticlan (1 hr.). A ferry to Shangri-La Hotel-Boracay, …
“Exotic Destination Wedding” – Boracay, Philippines – January 2018 Read More »
I fell in love with this area in 1999. So, I wanted to let my daughter experience it as well. The popular towns that make up Costa del Sol are Malaga (the Capital) Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Mijas, Fuengirola, Puerto Banus, and Marbella. It is very easy to travel between towns either on foot or by train. …