My Itchy Travel Feet | The Baby Boomer's Guide To Travel

July 2009

Saturday’s scene: Looking Through History’s Window

July 11, 2009

While 4-wheeling on the Alpine Loop in Colorado, Alan and I discovered a rusted-out car. Look at how the windows framed the alpine scene.

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Living With History at Cross Creek

July 9, 2009

For a step back in literary time, baby boomer book lovers should visit Cross Creek, home of author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, on their next Florida vacation. Walking the grounds and buildings of the 1930′s Florida homestead is like entering  a pre-wired world. Here, Rawlings’ wrote her novels, including Pulitzer Prize winner, The Yearling, at a [...]

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Discount for Boomers at Three Red Carnation Hotels

July 8, 2009

Press releases announcing specials arrive in my email box on a daily basis. This one caught my eye so I thought I’d pass it along to my baby boomer readers. The Red Carnation Hotel brand is offering special discounts for guests who are 60 and older at three of their luxury boutique hotels. In London, [...]

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Experiencing New Zealand at Shelbourne Villa

July 7, 2009

Are you a baby boomer traveler who enjoys staying at bed and breakfasts? Join the club. Alan and I are big fans, as long as the bed and breakfast is high quality. And we especially appreciate owners or resident managers who take the time to introduce their region and way of life to us. That’s [...]

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Saturday’s scene: Aquatic Fireworks

July 4, 2009

While tagging along on Alan’s Oregon Coast photo workshop with Marc Adamus, I attempted to capture one of Marc’s signature shots. This sunset photograph from the rocky beach at Strawberry Hill says fireworks to me. Happy 4th of July.

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