I love hotel rewards programs. In fact, I’m a member of several for multiple chains. For my style of traveling, the most important benefit of …

Philadelphia Story and High Society What do Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and I have in common?! We’ve all sailed on the …

Scrolling through Instagram and all the gorgeous travel pictures, it’s easy to develop a bad case of FOMO. Fear of missing out on exotic adventures …

What lifts you up?  It’s a simple question I heard asked the other day and it made me pause. It’s the time of year for …

Nothing fuels my desire to travel more than reading a book that transports me to a different place. When the narrative pulls me in and …

I love quirky places. The more unique and off-the-beaten-path an attraction, the more I revel in my discovery. Places like the Ave Maria Grotto, the Unclaimed …

Finding the perfect present for that special someone on your shopping list can be challenging. Keeping within budget isn’t always easy especially if you’re buying …

On my first visit to the Cliffs of Moher Ireland, I was blown away by the surreal beauty. It was one of those life-altering inspirational …

When I was asked to write about a pawn shop, my first thought was, What on earth does a pawn shop have to do with …

There’s one event that keeps me returning to Busch Gardens Williamsburg year after year. Each fall, the popular amusement park located in Williamsburg, Virginia puts …

Signing up for a tour of New York Wine Country which doesn’t include wine but does feature a distillery seems miscalculated. Let me be the …

Keeping fit while traveling isn’t always a priority. Let’s face it, we’re often more interested in seeing the sights and tasting the flavors of a destination …

Part of the joy of traveling is tasting and savoring the local cuisine. In Ireland, one particular baked good became my favorite. I always enjoy …