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Finding romance in Poland

January 28, 2013
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When you think of romantic getaways, does Poland come to mind? Probably not—especially for our U.S. readers. When I visited the Baltic region of Poland and Germany last year, I discovered that romantic Poland definitely exits. And, the experience is filled not only with romance but also with the complicated history of Western Pomerania (as [...]

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Montana history meets hospitality at The Sanders

September 24, 2012
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On a boomer road trip to Helena, Montana, Alan and I discovered that gold rush history lives on in 19th century mansions located throughout the city. During a stay at The Sanders, one of several bed and breakfasts lining Ewing Street, we slept in the well-preserved mansion of Montana’s first U.S. Senator, Wilbur Fisk Sanders. [...]

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The luxury of convenience at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

March 15, 2012
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A luxury experience at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is a given. After all, the Four Seasons brand is one of the most luxurious hotel chains in the travel industry. What else would a boomer traveler expect? When Alan and I stayed in this elegant high-rise hotel before our Seabourn Odyssey cruise through the South Pacific, [...]

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Romantic Relaxation in Tuscany

November 3, 2011
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The end of a long-anticipated trip should leave travelers wanting more, don’t you agree? When Alan and I stepped through the nondescript entry to Sovana Hotel and Resort in southern Tuscany, we discovered a lobby that felt as if we were in an ancient Etruscan wine cellar. The first words out of our mouths — [...]

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Experience Rustic Vacation Lodging at Mystic Rose Cabin

September 20, 2011
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Last week, I shared with boomer readers about finding my paradise at Mystic Rose Cabin in Fishtail, Montana. However, I didn’t give you a thorough lodging review. In case I’ve convinced you to experience the area, here are a few more details of what to expect at Mystic Rose Cabin, which Alan and I discovered [...]

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Off-the-Beaten-Path Lodging at SweetSage Guest House

May 17, 2011
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How do you find lodging in off-the-beaten-path destinations like Montana’s Bitterroot Valley? Alan and I rely on Vacation Rentals by Owner. Last spring, when we sat down to plan an active boomer adventure in the southwestern corner of the Big Sky State, we used our tried and true tips for choosing a vacation rental. On [...]

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Hope Villa, A Romantic Haven Near Christchurch

March 22, 2011
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Blog 4 New Zealand (#blog4nz), is an effort by the world travel blogging community to remind you that New Zealand is open for business, despite last month’s earthquake in Christchurch. In the final post of our series celebrating New Zealand tourism, journalist Kip Brook from Word of Mouth NZ introduces baby boomer travelers to romantic [...]

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La Tavola Rotonda: My Italian Castle

February 3, 2011
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When you think of accommodations in Italy, does a castle come to mind? My idea of castle lodging is a fairytale building perched in the Bavarian hills of Germany, perhaps with snow-capped mountains in the background. I never expected to be sleeping in an Italian medieval castle dating from the 1200′s. But that’s what Alan [...]

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Ragged Point Inn: Rooms With a View on the Big Sur Coast

January 20, 2011
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Driving California’s Big Sur coast from Cambria to Carmel, baby boomer road trippers won’t find accommodations with a finer view than at Ragged Point Inn. Although the rooms are not the most luxurious in this isolated portion of central California, the cliff-side location more than makes up for the nondescript decor. And the restaurant serves [...]

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Win a Two Night Stay at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

November 21, 2010
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Soak up the sun while your baby boomer friends back home are shoveling snow, play a round of golf at one of North America’s top golf resorts or relax with a Sonoran soother spa treatment. Want to do this for free? Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North has teamed up with My Itchy Travel [...]

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