Travel Adventures

Have you ever sat through one of those timeshare presentations for a couple nights in a hotel? Hilton offered a few nights in Orlando for a very small investment with the agreement to sit through their presentation. I figured it was worth it. As if exploring Orlando wasn’t enough, I was able to upgrade my […]

Ok, so I didn’t find love (or a lover) in Virginia. Well, kind of. My Virginia adventures have all center around my kids. I’ve been there a handful of times in the past two years, since my oldest son was stationed there. My youngest and I have spent the past two Christmases there with the […]

Last October a few of my girlfriends and I flew to Sacramento, California to meet up with our friend who moved to a town near there a couple of years ago. We had a full agenda, as we were celebrating her birthday with a music festival, and throwing her a surprise bridal shower. It’s always […]

Does anyone enjoy a good road trip? I certainly do. Some of my fondest memories have been created during road trips. All the random things you see, experience, and the conversations that come up are unmatched. I remember a few long drives as a child when my family drove from California to New Mexico. I […]

Houston has become one of my favorite places to visit. I actually tried to move there last year, but it didn’t work out. Besides the vibe of the city, there’s easy access to several other cities via a few hour drive or flying out of either international airport in the city. But one thing that […]

A couple of months ago I got to spend some time with two of my closest friends and explore a city I had never spent time in. (Driving through the city doesn’t count.) Ironically enough, I’m actually back in Northern California with the same friends (and a couple of more) as I write this. We […]

Cruises are like a sample platter in the traveling world; at least that’s how I always described them to my clients who had never cruised before. I love them because you only have to unpack/pack once, you get to explore a floating city (on the ship), and several quick day trips on the stops. I’d […]