(A tip of the hat to my niece who calls up and says, “…Hi Annie (Auntie) Helen, how ya be darlin’?”) If you are “fixin to” go to yo (your) timeshare in “Looziana”, (Louisiana) you need to understand the local dialect in order to communicate yo (your) needs clearly. Here’s a quick guide… In Hotels…
With international travel, safety should always be at the forefront of your mind. Mexico is a favorite destination of many vacationers for it’s beaches and exotic flair, but it’s also gained as reputation as a very dangerous country where organized criminal groups run rampant. Many of Mexico’s resort and tourist destinations can seem entirely safe –…
We’ve all been there – we start off every new year with an earnest proclamation of our resolution. You’re really going to do it this time! As great as our intentions might be, however, it’s often not too long before something goes awry and we slip up, our resolution abandoned in suit. The trick is…
For many of us, November begins to feel like the onset of winter. Some will dread the chillier temperatures, but others embrace the freshly fallen snow and instead take to the slopes – ski season is upon us! If you find yourself bundling up and braving the cold for the promise of thrill, November’s resort…
On the night of September 15th, Hurricane Odile slammed the Baja California peninsula, wreaking havoc on the entire southern half of the peninsula. Cabo San Lucas – a traditional vacation hotspot – was caught right in the trajectory of the storm. While the hurricane has long passed and the dust has settled, Cabo is still…
It’s Labor Day, and as we bid summer a bittersweet goodbye, our minds turn toward autumn. If you’re looking for a way to brighten up these darker, cooler months, look no further than our own Northeast; New England has long been regarded as the absolute pinnacle when it comes to gorgeous fall foliage. Every year,…
Mexico has always been a land of contrasts, and remains so today. Flowers burst with color in landscaped lawns. Nearby, wind-blown El Cardonal cactus bristle to survive in the brown desert sage brush. The Sea of Cortez is beautiful – but deadly. Rich and poor, side by side – new highways and toll roads rambling by abandoned…
Elusive Florida panthersprowl the Everglades When we think of vacationing in Florida, we tend to think of theme parks. Between Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, there’s no shortage of excitement to be found in Florida. However, there is so much more to the Sunshine State waiting to be explored and enjoyed….
The Sausalito Art Festival is a Labor Day weekend tradition! Last week, we reviewed four of our favorite Labor Day vacation ideas packed with events and activities. As promised, we have another four ideas in store to ensure your summer goes out with a bang! Myrtle Beach – South Carolina Myrtle Beach’s ubiquitous sun, sand and surf…
Fireworks over Lake Tahoe make for a gorgeous Labor Day Summer always seems to come and go so quickly – August is already in sight, with September not too far behind! If you’re looking to plan your Labor Day vacation, now is the time to get started. A traditional weekend for travel, Labor Day sets…