Updated 05.02.2020: Expedia.ca partnered with me for a 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 […]
Donna Hull
A boomer travel and lifestyle authority who is exploring the world one activity at a time. Besides writing and publishing My Itchy Travel Feet, she is also the author of New Mexico Backroads Weekend Adventure and Coloring the West, An Adult Coloring Book for Travelers
Best Luxury Travel Tips: How to Get the Most for Your Money
Read our best luxury travel tips from twenty-four years of luxury travel together. When you’re paying hard-earned dollars for luxurious travel experiences, you need tips for getting the most for your money. That’s what this article is all about. It’s no secret that Alan and I prefer luxury travel—on the ocean, in the air and […]
Home Preparation Tips for Snowbirds
Cummins is sponsoring this look at how to prepare your home before a vacation. Have you recently joined the ranks of boomer travelers who are snowbirds? Leaving the snow and cold behind to spend half the year in the Arizona desert or on a Florida beach has appeal, doesn’t it? No more shoveling snow! Or […]
The Best Cold Weather Gear for Women That Packs Light
Packing for trips isn’t easy these days, especially when it comes to winter travel. Cold weather gear for women that packs light is a must to avoid overweight bag charges from the airlines. And who wants to lug heavy bags around, even on a road trip? I look for the best cold weather gear for […]
Hiking with History on Kodiak Island
Is Kodiak on your next Alaska cruise itinerary Don’t miss hiking Kodiak Island on a shore excursion at Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park. Experiencing nature and wildlife are two of the highlights of an Alaska cruise. While water tours are fun for exploring glaciers or whale watching, Alan and I enjoy hiking during a cruise […]
Exploring Coolidge Ghost Town in Southwest Montana
Do you enjoy ghost town hunting during boomer travel adventures? If you said, yes, then plan a road trip to Montana. Like much of the Rocky Mountains, The Treasure State is filled with ghost towns waiting to be explored. So far, Alan and I have visited two Montana ghost towns. We enjoyed the restored ghost […]
20 Tips for Preparing Your Home for an Extended Vacation
When Cummins originally sponsored this look at preparing your home for vacation, especially an extended trip, I was happy to write it. I was so pleased with the information that I provided readers that I’ve kept this article updated because we all need tips for preparing our house for vacation It’s the day we leave […]
You’re Guaranteed Bucket List Experiences on a Northern Lights Cruise
Visit Norway and Hurtigruten are sponsoring this look at cruising Norway’s coast on a winter travel adventure. A curtain of green light undulates in the dark winter sky, and the swirling pattern fades from green to purple to blue, taking my breath away… At least, that’s how I imagine the scene on a Northern Lights […]
Top European Road Trip Apps for the Boomer Traveler
We’ve been sharing our recommendations for European road trip apps since April 2014. In this completely revised edition we’ve eliminated apps that are no longer published, plus we introduce you to our latest finds. If you’re an app user who’s planning a road trip in Europe—or any traveler to Europe—bookmark this page so that you […]