March 2009

Breaking for Spring

March 31, 2009

The sun is shining and the birds seem to be twittering, “It’s time for a Spring Break.” College students head to sun-baked beaches while families take time out for a spring adventure at Disney or perhaps one last skiing trip. Baby boomers don’t want to be left out. So where do we travel on spring break? [...]

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Saturday's scene: Room with a Colorado view

March 28, 2009

Alan and I discovered this abandoned miner’s shack during a 4-wheel-drive adventure on the Alpine Loop in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.

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Tubing Through Kauai’s History

March 26, 2009

For a Kauai adventure that sends baby boomer travelers laughing and squealing through sugar plantation history, try tubing down one of the old irrigation canals. Kauai Backcountry Adventures offers exclusive access to 17,000 acre Lihue Plantation, a former sugar cane kingdom. The company provides transportation, guides and equipment including a hard hat with headlamp plus [...]

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Road-tripping to Solvang

March 24, 2009

A scenic drive, a little wine, a quaint inn, interesting dining options — now you know my ingredients for a successful baby boomer road trip. For a quick California get-away, start in Los Angeles, drive along the coast through Malibu to Santa Barbara, then turn right towards the Santa Ynez Valley and the Danish-inspired town of Solvang. Wine [...]

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