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

January 2010

Hawaiian Culture Lives at Place of Refuge

January 12, 2010

Are you planning a baby boomer vacation on 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 [...]

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Saturday’s scene: Polynesian Morning

January 9, 2010

On an early morning sail from Raiatea to Tahiti, the sun illuminated this church on Tahaa.

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Walking the Hills of Edinburgh

January 7, 2010

Is a trip to Scotland on your travel list? Join the club. It’s on my list, too. Although I can’t tell you about hiking in Scotland from personal experience, Andy Hayes, Managing Editor of Sharing Travel Experiences, is an expert. Why? Because he lives there. In today’s guest post, Andy shares his knowledge on walking [...]

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36 Hours in Tucson for the Active Baby Boomer

January 5, 2010

36 hours in Tucson? How would you spend the time? According to this week’s article in the The New York Times, you should visit old standbys like the Pima Air and Space Museum, Saguaro National Park, Cafe Poca Cosa and Maynards Market and Kitchen. Granted, you’ll have fun with the New York Times list of [...]

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And the Winner of the Passports With Purpose Kuru Shoes Prize is…

January 4, 2010

Congratulations to Lori of Seattle, WA.  She is the winner of the Kuru Shoes prize at Passports With Purpose. Lori, I hope that you’ll post a comment to let us know about your experience wearing Kuru Shoes. Thanks to all who donated money to win Kuru Shoes or the other wonderful raffle prizes. The travel [...]

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