Monthly Archives: November 2011
Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita – Paradise in Riviera Maya, Mexico
Step into the marble-floored lobby of Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The Mexican-themed, adobe colored walls are open to the salt-scented breeze off the turquoise ocean. The fountain murmurs gently and, surrounded by eclectic artwork from around the world purchased by the well-traveled owners, you find all your worries begin to … Continue reading
What NOT To Give Your Sweetie For Christmas
Every magazine I pick up recently has articles about what to give your girlfriend/fiancé/wife for Christmas. Beautiful, glittering piles of decadent chocolates, imaginatively scented soaps, exquisite jewelry and exotic trinkets like a bejeweled iPhone case sparkle enticingly from the pages. Most of the plunder is ridiculously overpriced, completely impractical and not something you would ever … Continue reading
The Red Coach Inn, Niagara Falls
A version of this article also appeared on Examiner.com HERE. The same article without photos appeared on A Luxury Travel Blog HERE. It was the huge jacuzzi tub that captivated me. Everything else about this completely fabulous suite at the Red Coach Inn in Niagara Falls was overwhelmingly wonderful, but after a long day … Continue reading
The Citadel, Halifax, Nova Scotia
When I heard that The Citadel in Halifax was a restored fort, I have to admit I was not all that thrilled about seeing it. However. That was before I saw this. Citadel sentry.
Eating Our Way Around Portland, Maine with Maine Foodie Tours
Portland, Maine was definitely not putting her best foot forward. The Norwegian Jewel had pulled into port in an icy, driving rain and things were not improving at all. Skies were dark gray and the rain was not letting up, literally throwing cold water on our hopes of a lovely day for our culinary walking tour. With visions of … Continue reading
Just One More Story
There it was. The eye glaze. The hidden watch glance, the almost imperceptible sigh, the shifting in the seat, the beginning of the polite dismissal. I was going into way too much detail again in my travel story-telling. But the waterfall/food/sunset/sail had been so wonderful! I had to tell every, single, tiny detail. Every.one. Whether … Continue reading
The Bay of Fundy, Saint John
I’m just going to be honest and tell you that I would not have one, single photo for this post if it was up to me because I spent the entire time with my white-knuckled fingers clutching either the seat or, as we pitched forward, the railings. Luckily, my husband Tom has no problem with … Continue reading
Drenched and Exhilarated on The Maid of the Mist
Anticipating a light mist – after all the name of the boat is The Maid of the Mist – I was shocked to get a spray in the face from the falls that would have drenched me from head to foot if I hadn’t been wearing the provided slicker. I thought those were just for … Continue reading
Five Fabulous iPad Apps for Kids
With resignation and love, I cleaned off the front of my iPad with my sleeve. My 6-year old grandson had just stopped by for a visit and one of his favorite things is playing on my iPad. Consequently, it’s covered with fingerprints and unidentifiable substances when he leaves. He had no problem mastering the swipe … Continue reading
