Valley of Fire Travel Adventures at a Spectacular Nevada State Park
April 15, 2013 – 8:14 am | No Comment

Between Las Vegas and the Northern shore of Lake Mead stretches a most spectacular and awe-inspiring expanse of rugged gray sandstone mountains and rich red, carved rock mounds, which form a popular hiking and picnicking State Park called the Valley of Fire, attracting about 200,000 visitors a year.

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Alaska at A Glance, Part 2.
May 16, 2013 – 9:23 am | No Comment
Alaska at A Glance, Part 2.

Summer is tourist season in Alaska. Whether you are traveling to our 49th. state by plane, car, ferry, train or cruise ship, here’s a quick look at some destinations and a few ideas of what to pack.

Alaska at a Glance, Part 1.
May 10, 2013 – 8:11 am | No Comment
Alaska at a Glance, Part 1.

Alaska at a Glance – Summer is almost here and that means tourist season in Alaska.

Visiting the Uffizi Gallery
May 4, 2013 – 2:05 am | No Comment
Visiting the Uffizi Gallery

The same reason why you could want to visit the Uffizi Gallery might be the same reason why it could turn out to be a true test of your patience: its popularity.

Aquarium Of The Bay on Pier 39, A Nice San Francisco Diversion
March 16, 2013 – 3:18 am | No Comment
Aquarium Of The Bay on Pier 39, A Nice San Francisco Diversion

Located right in the heart of Pier 39 on the Embarcadero at Beach Street, this pleasant little diversion was perfect for a couple of free hours in the city by the bay.

Dog Parks or Not When Traveling?
January 26, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Dog Parks or Not When Traveling?

Lots of road-tripping couples consider dog parks when traveling with their dogs. While our pooches certainly need to stretch their legs during long car rides and road trips, dog parks come with many concerns. Know the facts before you go.

A Romantic Snowy Oasis at Grover Hot Springs in the Winter
January 13, 2013 – 7:10 am | No Comment
A Romantic Snowy Oasis at Grover Hot Springs in the Winter

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Grover Hot Springs in Alpine County California is the only “clothing mandatory” place in the Sierra where a couple can enjoy natural mineral fed water while taking in spectacular snowy vistas and majestic backdrops.
You will …

Moosing Around in Sweden
December 26, 2012 – 7:37 am | No Comment
Moosing Around in Sweden

On our visit to Ostersund, Sweden, we experienced a extraordinary treat when Ostersund’s Tourism Office suggested we take an excursion to visit a Swede by the name of Sunne Haggmark, who won the Sweden Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2001. This Moose Garden cooperates with Studiefrämjandet in Östersund and is a short drive away from town.

Half Moon Bay Golf Links—Beauty and Challenge
September 1, 2012 – 7:50 am | No Comment
Half Moon Bay Golf Links—Beauty and Challenge

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The Half Moon Bay Golf Links offers two beautiful yet completely different and varied golf courses. One is a more historic links style course offering unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean and the other meanders …

Half Moon Bay Kayak— A Great Coastal Adventure
July 27, 2012 – 7:53 am | No Comment
Half Moon Bay Kayak— A Great Coastal Adventure

Right by the harbor you’ll find Half Moon Bay Kayak an excellent way to get an atop the water perspective.

Up, Up, and Away!
July 5, 2012 – 7:23 am | No Comment
Up, Up, and Away!

I knew that after recovering from my open-heart surgery last year, I simply HAD to start my “bucket list.” You know, those things that you never would have thought to do unless you were faced with your own mortality.