Travel for Boomers
Three Last Minute Spring Break Destinations.
So Spring Break is rapidly approaching and you have made no plans whatsoever? And your family is clamoring for a beach getaway? No problem. The Gulf Coast of Florida awaits in all its magnificent sugar white sand and turquoise water splendor. Although people have their favorite beaches and I have visited plenty of them, none … Continue reading
How to Avoid Ruining a Perfectly Good Getaway
A long, long, long, looooong time ago (35 years this past summer, to be exact), my husband and I went on our honeymoon. My poor, travel-deprived husband had never left the state of Kentucky and had never seen the ocean. As a worldly, well-traveled person myself, I found this very hard to believe. Are … Continue reading
Hop On, Hop Off – the Best Way To See a New Destination
The first time we hopped on and off was in New York, but it would not be the last. We were spending a couple of days in New York before we embarked on a cruise to Bermuda and we wanted to see as much of the city as possible in the little time we … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Frugal Joys of Car-Tripping: Roanoke, Virginia
The best kind of car trips are those that involve a scenic drive somewhere instead of brain-numbing miles of Interstate highway. That is precisely why a car trip to Roanoke, Virginia is a wonderful choice. The gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding this lovely, scenic mountain town make the drive to Roanoke just as pleasant as … Continue reading
Pin ItBike Riding Is Not Just for Kids!
I absolutely loathe spinning class. I really, really wanted to like it. Riding a bike in place? How difficult could that be? You know what? It’s pretty frakkin’ difficult. For one thing, the bike seats are incredibly, indescribably, immeasurably hard. So hard that no matter what you do, no matter how thick a bike seat … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Frugal Joys of Car-Tripping: Savannah, Georgia
I was amazed to see the price of gas go below $3 a gallon last week when I was traveling and it just reinforced my opinion that car trips can be a truly frugal way to go. My husband never used to be a fan of car trips, but he’s come around to my (economical) … Continue reading
Pin ItHow To Not Lose Weight and Still Be Happy
I finally gave up on Weight Watchers last month. It was not them, it was me. It’s an excellent, healthy, weight lost program that really works. It worked great for the two friends who joined the program with me: They both immediately lost the extra 30 pounds and became lifetime members while I weighed in … Continue reading
Pin ItCruise Vs. All-Inclusive Resort: Which is Best for You?
I received an invitation to visit an all-inclusive resort the other day and I carefully saved that email, thinking why, yes, I would love to visit an all-inclusive resort! Because they are completely wonderful in every way. Located in beautiful, tropical locations like Mexico and the Dominican Republic, all-inclusive resorts are often described as a … Continue reading
Pin ItHow To Cruise as Frugally as Possible
Years and years ago, cruising was only for the rich and famous. Sumptuously furnished ocean liners traversed the oceans of the world and gorgeously dressed, wealthy individuals sipped champagne and mulled over how best to spend their millions. Not so much anymore. Anyone can cruise now and thousands of people are traversing those same oceans, … Continue reading
Pin ItHow to Get Around Paying For your Baggage
Remember how you used to pack whatever you wanted in your suitcases and take whatever you wanted on the plane? Not sure which outfit to bring? Oh, heck, bring them all – you might want some choices! They never weighed suitcases, you could take several, and it really didn’t matter how big they were, how … Continue reading
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