Welcome to this edition of News for the Week—a look at boomer travel ideas, news and deals. From Donna: Our Alaska road trip planning continues. Did you know that it’s possible to visit Glacier Bay National Park even if you aren’t on an Alaska cruise? That’s what I learned this week. We’re thinking about flying […]
In this Many Glacier Hotel review, I’ll show you why the historic national park lodge that sits on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake is the best place to stay in Glacier National Park. But I’ll give you a hint—location, location, location. I originally wrote the review in July 2015 but have updated it to include […]
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is sponsoring this look at Montana waterways and how you can protect them. When I say “Western Montana,” what comes to mind? Do you picture the rugged mountains of the Northern Rockies or the glaciated peaks of Glacier National Park? The sight of my beloved Bitterroot Mountains certainly causes my […]
Have you ever visited a destination that immediately spoke to you? It happened to me on a road trip to Montana. Alan and I ended up moving there. I experienced that same feeling when I stepped out onto the balcony of our Seabourn Sojourn suite to view the pastel-colored buildings of Lisbon perched on the […]
If you’re looking for a South Pacific cruise excursion that’s totally off-the-beaten-path, welcome to Fanning Island. Boomer travelers won’t find stores, tours or any services, but they will experience welcoming residents living on a coral atoll with a turquoise-hued lagoon that screams tropical paradise. While the island offers scenic eye candy, it’s not always a […]
Here we go again. Alan and I are cruising the South Pacific for the sixth time. I know what you’re thinking, “Y’all must be crazy.” Well, maybe we are. The South Pacific is an itinerary that we particularly like for many reasons, especially for the water experiences like swimming with stingrays. However, it’s the relaxing […]
Welcome to this edition of News for the Week—a look at boomer travel ideas, news and deals. From Donna: 10 days before our next long adventure and I’m in official panic mode. There are all those articles to write, a newsletter to create/schedule, plus so much more. And that’s not counting paying bills and other […]
Welcome to this edition of News for the Week—a look at boomer travel ideas, news and deals. From Donna: This edition of News for the Week will be short and sweet. My mother passed away on Thursday so Alan and I are traveling to Atlanta for the funeral. And, to be honest, my mind isn’t […]
Disclosure: This post is sponsored and developed in part by Pfizer; however, the opinions are my own. Are you a baby boomer who enjoys cold weather activities? There’s a magical quality to spending time outdoors on a snowy day. Whether it’s a quiet walk in some snowy woods or a thrilling hike along a trail, […]
Expedia.ca is partnering this look at a Bora Bora snorkeling shore excursion. When a cruise ship arrives in Bora Bora, it’s about as close to paradise as boomer travelers are going to get. At least that’s the way Alan and I feel about this tropical island in the South Pacific. Where is Bora Bora? Bora […]
