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...]
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 relax and renew. Of course, I said yes. Who wouldn’t? Miraval is a luxury wellness getaway 45 minutes from Tucson airport. Arrival at the resort We flew in from LAX in the evening and stayed at the Hyatt Place Hotel next to the airport. The next morning, Miraval sent a … [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 on a 50ft sailboat from St. Vincent and the Grenadines ending on the island of Spice in Grenada. Find locally-led guided tours in Saint Vincent and the … [Read more...]
Madrid, Spain, and Side Trips You Don’t Want to Miss
Gorgeous and majestic Madrid, 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. See … [Read more...]
Soak in the Romance of Seville, Spain
You can't go to Spain without visiting the seductive city of Seville, known as the "Pearl of Andalusia." The opera Carmen, by George Bizet, takes place there, and tours are available to visit some of the opera locations, such as the old cigarette factory. Find a local guide in Seville, here. For other photo galleries from our trip to Spain, click on the links … [Read more...]