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

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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Flying in a Hot Air Balloon Over Bluff, Utah

January 26, 2010

When Alan and I attended the Bluff Balloon Festival last week (January 2010), we enjoyed a baby boomer trip 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 I [...]

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Happy Holidays from My Itchy Travel Feet

December 24, 2009

Alan and I wish our readers a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays or whatever your case may be. We’ll be taking a few days off to celebrate the season with our family and hope you are able to do the same. Thanks for reading My Itchy Travel Feet. Here’s to many more baby boomer [...]

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Driving New Mexico’s Enchanted Circle

October 29, 2009

Baby boomer roadtrippers, do you like to travel around in circles? A drive on New Mexico’s “Enchanted Circle” offers scenery, activities and unique stops as it circumnavigates Wheeler Peak (13,161 feet), New Mexico’s highest point.
Every circle needs a start. To begin the circuitous journey, take NM Highway 522 north from Taos for the day’s first [...]

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Saturday’s scene: Lower Antelope Canyon

October 17, 2009

Although Lower Antelope Canyon is completely underground, when sunlight seeps in through overhead cracks, the walls seem to glow.

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Exploring Siberia’s Smoking Volcanoes by Army Truck

October 13, 2009

When you think of of Siberia do you envision a vast, frozen wasteland? As a baby boomer growing up during the Cold War, that was my impression.
Well, baby boomer travelers, do I have a surprise for you. The Kamchatka Peninsula in far eastern Russia is a beautiful land of smoking volcanoes and abundant wildlife. Since [...]

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Skiing for Baby Boomers

October 8, 2009

Baby boomer skiers, are you interested in a skiing course developed with you in mind? Meet Bumps for Boomers. The mogul and powder skiing program, located in Aspen, Colorado, provides the skills that will take you to the next level.
Who says you need to stick to the intermediate slopes? Former Apple executive, Joe Nevin, has [...]

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Speedcat Adventure to Davidson Glacier

September 22, 2009

Active baby boomer travelers cruising through Alaska should put this excursion on their “must do” list.
When cruise ships dock in Skagway, many passengers board the White Pass Railway for a train ride to the top of White Pass. While the scenic journey is beautiful, a speedcat ride to Glacier Point combines a fast boat ride [...]

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Adventure Over Misty Fjords National Monument

September 16, 2009

When cruise ships dock in Ketchikan, Alaska, baby boomer travelers choose from activities that include bear watching, zip lining, ATV adventures in the coastal rainforest or simply walking around the colorful clapboard buildings that crowd the port. The rain-prone area is known for sports fishing, outdoor adventure and plentiful shopping.
When Alan and I arrived in [...]

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