The Travel Adventure Show comes to the Los Angeles Convention Center every year. It's a huge expo that takes place all over the U.S. where you can visit the booths of hundreds of travel companies, listen to well-known travel experts like Rick Steves and Patricia Schultz, and enjoy food and entertainment. Finding authenticity in travel Rick Steves has always been one of … [Read more...]
Medicare Overseas Travel Coverage: What You Need to Know
Baby Boomers are getting Medicare overseas travel coverage by signing up for a Medigap or Medicare Supplement plan. You may be surprised to know that Medicare by itself does not cover most expenses outside of the United States. There are many reasons why Original Medicare beneficiaries choose to invest in additional coverage, especially when traveling is a priority. Many … [Read more...]
Relax and Rejuvenate at Miraval Resort and Spa
My daughter had credit card points saved up and suggested we both go to Miraval Resort and Spa to get away from all the noise that’s been stressing us out this past year. Of course, I said yes. Who wouldn’t? Miraval is a luxury wellness getaway 45 minutes from Tucson airport. It was recently acquired by Hyatt Hotels. Arrival at the resort We flew in from LAX in the … [Read more...]
Explore the Sultry Grenadines in a Sailboat
Imagine island hopping to unknown paradises that pirates once inhabited, with reggae music wafting through the air as warm breezes blow, and lying on pristine beaches as you laze away the summer. I took a three-week cruise like that on a 50ft sailboat from St. Vincent and the Grenadines that ended on the island of Spice in Grenada. Find locally-led guided tours in Saint … [Read more...]
Madrid, Spain, and Side Trips You Don’t Want to Miss
Gorgeous and majestic Madrid in Spain is a city of palatial splendor, ornate monuments, historical landmarks, art, and elegance. It is the capital and cultural hub of the country and a doorway into its illustrious past. Find a local guide in Madrid, here. While we were there, we took side trips to the old city of Toledo, the Valley of the Fallen, and El Escorial. … [Read more...]
