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

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 Hawaiians [...]

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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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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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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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History’s Written in Stone at El Morro

September 1, 2009

Baby boomer travelers, here’s an off-the-beaten-path adventure that will intrigue you. El Morro National Monument is located in the northwestern corner of New Mexico on SR 53. For centuries, travelers and explorers have stopped to rest and replenish themselves at an oasis of water wedged into the base of this sandstone outcropping that overlooks the [...]

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Finding Paradise on Moloka’i

June 11, 2009

Baby boomers, close your eyes. Now, picture traveling to your perfect paradise.
What do you see? Alan has always claimed that a secluded cabin somewhere in the Montana mountains would be his ideal escape. He envisions the two of us sitting on a deck, drinking a morning cup of coffee as we watch the wildlife that comes [...]

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And the Off the Beaten Path book winner is…

June 5, 2009

Announcing the winner of the Off the Beaten Path Travel Book.

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Traveling Off the Beaten Path in the Chiricahuas

June 2, 2009

My product review and contest for Off the Beaten Path from Reader’s Digest started me reminiscing about some of my favorite out of the way destinations. In Arizona, that would have to be Chiricahua National Monument, which is listed in the book on page 30. Whether camping or RVing in Bonita Canyon campground or staying [...]

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Hiking to a Green Sand Beach in Hawaii

May 27, 2009

If you’re a baby boomer who’s “been there, done that” on the Big Island of Hawaii, here’s an adventure for you. Travel to South Point for a hike to a green sand beach, Papalokea. You’ll feel like you’ve come to the ends of the earth, or at least the southernmost end of the United States, [...]

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Product Review: Off the Beaten Path by Reader's Digest

May 26, 2009

Are you a baby boomer who likes off the beaten path travel? Alan and I definitely raise our hand when asked that question. We like nothing better than to take to the road, visiting sites and attractions that are off the usual tourist scene. That’s why we were excited when Reader’s Digest asked me to [...]

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