Baby boomers who crave adventure will find all that and more on an Un-Cruise Adventures cruise in Alaska’s Inside Passage. The hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities live up to the company’s tag-line—Indulge Your Adventurous Side. When Un-Cruise Adventures invited us to sail on their un-cruise to experience the active excursions that will be offered […]
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Luxury on the Farm in Sonoma’s Wine Country
Are you looking for luxury in Sonoma’s wine country? What about a romantic getaway? There’s no shortage of upscale boutique hotels and resorts in one of California’s prime wine destinations. When your car motors by The Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant in Forestville, you might dismiss the understated farm-to-table property as not luxurious enough. Stop! Don’t drive another mile […]
Saturday’s scene: Into Alaska’s Mist
Hikers motor across Alaska’s Thomas Bay to begin one of the advanced hikes offered by the American Safari Alaska cruise line. Later, Alan and I boarded a skiff for a more moderate baby boomer hiking choice. Are you planning a cruise? Use our Luxury Cruise Travel Planning Guide to begin your research. Disclosure: The Un-Cruise […]
Five Reasons Baby Boomers Should Visit Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula
Have you visited the Nicoya Peninsuala of Costa Rica on a baby boomer adventure? This is one of the destinations that Alan and I have yet to experience. In today’s guest post, Dahlia of Costa Rican Vacations gives us five reasons to put it on our boomer travel list. Costa Rica is a favorite for […]
Nutella Quesadillas With Black Cherry Compote
Baby boomers, are you a Nutella fan? Would it surprise you to find this chocolaty hazelnut spread in a quesadilla? How about if that quesdadilla had been prepared in Mexico? I discovered this unusual dessert when I traveled to Cancun to participate in blog paradise for Marriott Resorts. Although I was staying at CasaMagna Marriott […]
Hike to Elk Lake: another Montana scenic trail
Are you looking for an active travel adventure in Montana? Hiking is one of the best ways to experience the wildness of the Treasure State. And, with trails available for every level of hiker, there’s no reason to sit on the cabin porch, especially when you can hike to Elk Lake. During our trip to Fishtail, Montana, […]
Five Tips for Staying Fit On Your Boomer Trip
Keeping fit while traveling is one of the biggest baby boomer challenges that Alan and I face. That’s why I’m excited to introduce our boomer readers to today’s guest post from Steve Jasper, a contributing blogger for GymSource. As much as we eagerly anticipate our vacation time, there is a disadvantage to this welcome diversion—traveling […]
Baby Boomer Adventures in Cancun
“You’re itinerary includes rappelling, zip-lining, kayaking, swimming in a cenote and climbing the tallest Mayan temple in the state.” When I received this email from the marketing staff at CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort, I felt a brief moment of baby boomer self-doubt. Climb Nohoch Muul’s 192 steps? I’m afraid of heights. Jump off a cliff […]
Cancun for Baby Boomers at CasaMagna Marriott Resort
Updated 10.01.2013 Is a beach resort your idea of travel fun? Add a Latin-influenced flavor to adventure by the sea with a stay at CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort in Mexico. I’ll admit, when Marriott Resorts invited me to visit Cancun to blog from paradise at their seaside resort; all I could think about were news […]