A Kindermoon is the Perfect Way to Celebrate
I recently celebrate my daughter’s 5th birthday and kindermoon in California. A KINDERMOON, a celebration vacation before starting kindergarten, is a special way for family to commemorate
Applying for TSA PreCheck
Whether you’re flying for business or leisure, the benefits of signing up for TSA PreCheck are even more valuable in today’s travel climate, when you want to minimize the time
Luxury Gold on the Emerald Isle
I have traveled to Europe on multiple occasions, but this was my first group tour experience. I enjoyed group travel even more than I could have imagined and
Over-The-Water Bungalows at Walt Disney World
Have you ever wanted to stay in an over-the-water bungalow? Did you know you can do so right here in the USA? They are located at Walt
Business Travel Returns
Business travel is coming back. According to an October survey by the Global Business Travel Association, 78 percent of travel managers expect the number of business trips
Iceland and Greenland For Northern Lights
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomena that lights up the sky with a stunningly beautiful palette of colors. People travel far and wide to remote destinations,
A Guide to Greenland Sightseeing
Some sightseeing adventures produce a cache of memories to last a lifetime, especially if the sightseeing adventures are in a destination far removed from your everyday life.
Group Travel Tips
Solo travel is easy, right? You go where you want, stay where you want and do what you want. But what happens when you’re going someplace with
The Story Behind Jo Ann’s Alaska Picks
About 20 years ago, I began promoting travel to Alaska. Each year I would select a specific date and itinerary that I thought was the best; block
Bellissimo Italy!
I had the pleasure of visiting Italy this summer and it was in a word, Bellissimo! Our family spent two whirlwind nights in Rome and managed to
Christmas Market Beverages
Glühwein, translated to “mulled wine”, is a delicious hot alcoholic drink made from red or white wine as the base and spiced with seasonings. I heard a
Christmas River Cruising
I recently had the opportunity to sail aboard the Emerald Dawn Star Ship through the Rhine and Main River with the itinerary being centered on Europe’s Christmas
La Vita in Venice
After my month-long visit to Venice, Italy, I have reaffirmed my love for this beautiful country! Italy was always a dream of mine as a little girl,
Festive Season in the Heart of Germany
The European Christmas Markets exceeded my expectations and there is no better way to see them then on a river cruise. I sailed on Tanquility II with
Being Sustainably Responsible When Traveling for Business
Sustainability is a growing concern for businesses. Doing the right thing for the environment saves precious natural resources and is part of being a socially responsible corporate