In Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Buddha sits on a golden throne surrounded by semi-precious jewels that glitter in the afternoon sun. Alan and I discovered this grand scene on an overnight cruise excursion to Bangkok, Thailand while on a 52-day cruise from Seward to Singapore on Regent Seven Seas Mariner. Boomer tip: be prepared for humidity! […]
Month: January 2010
5 Tips for Taking Great Camera Phone Pictures
Are you a baby boomer traveler who never uses their cell phone camera? Uh, that would be me. But now that I have a new Motorola Droid phone, I’m determined to put all of the features to use, including the camera. There are time when I’m traveling that it would come in handy. So, today’s […]
Flying in a Hot Air Balloon Over Bluff, Utah
When Alan and I attended the 2010 Bluff Balloon Festival in Bluff, we enjoyed a boomer trip to Utah that included our favorite activities—photography and exploring. But what we really longed to do was fly in a hot air balloon. During check-in at our accommodations, Desert Rose Inn, I mentioned to innkeeper Cindy Tumeh that […]
Ten Digital Photography Tips
Baby boomer travelers, did you receive a digital camera as a holiday gift? Have you mastered the instructions yet? Are you ready to take dynamite travel photographs that will impress your friends and family? In today’s guest post, professional photographers Tom and Michele Grimm, authors of the new handbook, The Basic Book of Digital Photography: […]
Hawaiian Culture Lives at Place of Refuge
Are you planning a vacation to Hawaii? Be sure to take a break from resort activities in the Kailua-Kona area to experience Hawaiian culture and history. A 30-minute scenic ride south on Highway 11 will introduce you to Pu’uhonau o Honaunau National Historical Park, also known as Place of Refuge. What did ancient Hawaiians do if […]
36 Hours in Tucson for the Active Baby Boomer
When it comes to American Southwest adventures, Tucson is full of them. Having lived in this southwestern city for eleven years, I can safely say active boomer travelers won’t be bored. But what if you have to cram all of that adventure into 36 hours? Finding fun in Tucson in only 36 hours How do […]