Decades of New York
It had been 10 years since I’d been to New York on business and 20 years since I’d been there for pleasure. And, dare I say, more than 30 years since my first visit to the Big Apple.
An Afternoon and Evening in San Juan, Puerto Rico
One of the excursions on my recent Holland America Line cruise was to San Juan, Puerto Rico, a place I (as a Floridian) have heard so much about and yet never had the chance to visit until now. The boat pulling up past Castillo San Felipe del Morro reminded me of Castillo de San Marco in St. Augustine, Florida.
Time to Play Ball!
Meteorologically, spring began this year on March 19, but there are so many other signals people use to mark the start of the season. It may be the blooming of the first daffodil or cherry blossoms, the croaking of frogs or the call of red-winged blackbirds in a nearby pond. It might be the start of Major League Baseball's spring training, NCAA's March Madness or golf's Masters Tournament at Augusta (if so, happy spring!). In my older daughter's household, though, spring hasn't truly sprung until Opening Day of Little League play.
LA’s Historic Gems
Sometimes you find yourself in traffic, and the best way to work around it is to stop somewhere nearby and have an adventure. A few weeks ago I was in downtown LA at peak traffic, 5 mph top speed, bumper to bumper. I am a visual person; I love looking at maps. It gives me some sort of assurance to know where I am in relation to points of interest based on where I’m going. I just so happened to find myself just a few miles away from a little gem in Boyle Heights.
Magnificent Orlando, Florida
The excitement grew as we flew ever closer to Orlando where my husband, Tony, and I planned a glorious week in the sunshine away from any kind of adulting back home. No, this week we were 9 years old again, full of energy and wonderment, ready to experience all that time allowed.
Flying with Condor: Germany Part 1
On a recent trip to Germany, I flew Condor Airlines' business class out of New York’s JFK. After a smooth check-in and a quick TSA line, I headed to the T7 Lounge to relax before my flight. In the lounge I helped myself to some snacks and a Coke while I got some work done. Around the time of boarding, I headed down to my gate and was able to board as soon as I got there.
For the Birds
I recently visited Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, with some friends. Sylvan Heights Bird Park has been open to the public since 2006, and it is home to more than 2,000 birds from around the world. The park sits on 28 acres with aviaries displaying birds from South America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Chicago Cubs Home Opener
Despite temperatures near freezing and impending rain, I enjoyed the Chicago Cubs home opener. The Cubs won 5–0, with the game ending just as the rain arrived.
Talking Travel with Michael Londra
When I saw Ireland with Michael was being hosted at a venue near me, I was excited — until I realized I would be out of town that day. Undaunted, I got the next best thing: an interview with Michael Londra.
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Apr 16, 2024Connect with the Past on 4 Pilgrimage Routes through Emilia Romagna, Italy
The northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna has a lengthy history, one spanning the worlds of Etruscans, Gauls, Romans and early Christians. In fact, traces of its early spiritual past can be found and walked today. With 21 existing pilgrimage routes found in the region, Emilia-Romagna recently added four new pilgrimage paths, each tracing the walks of famous saints and followers from centuries ago.
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Apr 15, 2024València, Spain, Chosen as European Green Capital of 2024
The Spanish city of València has been chosen as European Green Capital 2024, a designation the European Commission recognizes and rewards to cities with a population of more than 100,000 that have implemented projects that reduce their environmental impact and improve quality of life for residents. València earned this recognition for its work on sustainable urban development and its commitment to becoming a climate-neutral and smart city by 2030.
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Apr 15, 2024Discover the Hamptons of Bavaria: Tegernsee
Next time you are planning a trip to Germany, skip the popular destinations and head to the countryside instead, specifically Tegernsee. Often referred to as the Hamptons of Bavaria, Tegernsee is a quaint little town around the beautiful, clear and turquoise Lake Tegernsee. No matter what season you visit, you will be surrounded by beautiful scenery.
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Apr 15, 2024Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club Debuts Restaurant Honoring Queen Victoria’s Chef
London’s Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club recently opened Francatelli, a restaurant named in honor of Charles Elmé Francatelli, head chef at St. James’s Club about two centuries ago. He later went on to become the personal chef of Queen Victoria.
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Apr 11, 20244 Reasons to Make Kyushu, Japan, Part of Your 2024 Travels
The southwesternmost of Japan’s main islands, Kyushu is home to volcanoes, beaches, natural hot springs, museums, shrines and beautiful hotels. While always a great destination for travelers heading to Japan, this year sees new hotel openings, culinary experiences, sightseeing train routes and cycling routes grace the island.
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Apr 10, 2024Souljourn Yoga Announces Inaugural U.S. Retreat
Wellness enthusiasts and truth seekers are known to travel to the ends of the earth for a blissful retreat. However, cousins Jordan Ashley, founder, Souljourn Yoga, and Allison Bagg, breathwork practitioner, are staging Souljourn’s first U.S. yoga and sound retreat in Taos, New Mexico, Dec. 5–9. While the Souljourn Foundation has offered retreats in Table Mountain in South Africa, the forests of Rwanda, Machu Picchu in Peru, and Angkor Wat in Cambodia, bringing a retreat to Taos made sense as it is regarded by wellness enthusiasts as one of America’s most soulful, artistic and beautiful locales.