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Are you a baby boomer who's looking for unique lodging with excellent personal service? You're my kind of traveler. Whether I'm writing about a bed and breakfast or boutique lodging, it's based based upon my personal experience. That's right, I slept there. Read on:

Spring Into Adventure at Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

March 11, 2010

Blessed by winter’s ample rainfall, the Arizona desert has turned into a velvety green adventurer’s playground. And, a kaleidoscope of wildflowers will soon carpet the desert floor, delighting both photographers and nature lovers alike. Baby boomers looking for a spring desert adventure wrapped in luxury will want to put Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain at the top [...]

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Winter Adventure at Hidden Meadow Ranch

February 4, 2010

Are you a baby boomer traveler who craves winter adventure? You know—the kind that includes snow. How about horses? You’ll find both, and more, at Hidden Meadow Ranch near Greer, Arizona.
When Alan and I visited Hidden Meadow Ranch, we discovered an off-the-beaten-path winter wonderland. And the best part? The Rancher’s Package came wrapped in a [...]

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Staying at the Regent Beijing

November 10, 2009

Alan and I don’t usually stay at luxurious high-rise hotels. Small inns or bed and breakfasts are more our style. But on a recent cruise from Vancouver to Singapore, Regent Seven Seas Mariner treated all cruise guests to a free night at the Regent Beijing Hotel (we paid for a second night on our own [...]

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Going Green at Sunglow Ranch

October 6, 2009

Baby boomer travelers, it’s no secret that Alan and I enjoy staying at Sunglow Ranch when exploring southeastern Arizona. In my reviews of the Cochise County property, I’ve written about the delicious food, scenic location and convenience to Chiricahua National Monument.
Now, with Sunglow’s efforts to become a “green” lodging property, there’s even more reason to [...]

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Hawaii Became a State 50 Years Ago Today

August 21, 2009

Fifty years ago today, Hawaii became a state. Yet, I hesitate to say that the citizens of Hawaii are celebrating because many, especially native Hawaiians, have mixed feelings about the event. To learn more about this issue, check out Vera Marie Baderstcher’s review of The Last Aloha at A Traveler’s Library.
As a baby boomer traveler, [...]

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Waianuhea update

August 10, 2009

Baby boomers, you’re going to appreciate some of the changes taking place at Waianuhea, one of my favorite luxury bed and breakfasts on the Big Island.
First, Manager and Chef, Randy Goff, is now serving 3 and 4-course dinners ($48 and $58 per person plus tax and gratuity). Randy says that the menu will be created [...]

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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, you [...]

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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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A Baby Boomer 4th of July

June 30, 2009

Baby boomers, how will you celebrate the 4th of July? Since Alan and I will be staying at home on Independence Day, I thought I’d satisfy my itchy travel feet by taking a look at the festivities in some of our favorite destinations, just in case you would like to go somewhere on the 4th.
For [...]

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