“What’s an easy trip from Boston for a romantic getaway?” I pondered this aloud, zooming out the map. “Where can we get a great New England vacation with less than 2 hours of driving?” Ah! Portland, Maine popped into view. Memories flowed of friends gushing: “Portland is delicious. Go there and EAT.” Food tourism? Decision… [Read More]
Trip Planning and Packing
Folly Beach, SC: Friendly Island Beauty Near Charleston
Charleston, SC Beaches are Beautiful. “Folly Beach, SC is Calling!” read the subject line of the message that popped onto my screen from the South Carolina tourism board. I read the email subject line again, muttering, “Folly WHAT?” Images of 1907 Ziegfeld Follies dancers doing vaudeville by the ocean fluttered through my brain. I clicked open the… [Read More]
What is Too Sick to Travel? Or: “How to Decide if I Should Fly to Peru Tonight???”
“No offense, but you sound awful,” confessed my friend. “I think I’ll be better by tomorrow to make the flight to Peru and Machu Picchu!” I squeaked. I called my doctor with that theory later that day, and she responded bluntly: “No you won’t.” Welcome to the worst cold and flu season in decades: awash… [Read More]
The Best Beaches in Curaçao: Caribbean ABC Islands
Vacation Paradise in Natural Beauty… Warning: The beach photos in this article are ridiculous. You may bonk your head against the screen whilst impulsively attempting to dive into the images. Where is Curaçao, and What are the ABC Islands? Curaçao is a petite island in the “ABC Islands” of the Caribbean (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao)… [Read More]
Mount Greylock: The Highest Point in Massachusetts Has Great New England Views!
What’s the tallest mountain in Massachusetts? Why, ’tis the green-skirted, 3,489-foot-tall mountain known as Mount Greylock, my friends! She is well worth visiting on your next New England adventure. Now, given the success of my earlier article about the easiest way to visit El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico (hint: drive up it), I present… [Read More]
Dresses for Travel, Work, AND Nights Out: Versatile Outfits That are Both Cute and Comfortable!
The quest for the perfect travel dress is deceptive. The best frocks to buy for trips are the dresses that you can ALSO wear at home: to work by day, and out at night… being comfy and cute all the while. Outfits this versatile are the ultimate fashion investment. Enter Leota: the dress company (started in 2011… [Read More]
