Butterfly heaven—that’s the image that comes to mind when I remember my visit to the Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, Florida. I couldn’t help but smile as they floated around me. No wonder the local children’s hospital brings young cancer patients here to de-stress from the rigors of cancer treatment. […]
North America
Romantic San Diego
In most parts of the U.S., baby boomers are waiting for winter’s freezing temperatures to end. I’m dreaming of a romantic weekend at the beach. How about you? In today’s guest post, Billie Frank of Santa Fe Travelers suggests a romantic weekend in Grand Del Mar Resort, San Diego . Sometimes when you live in […]
Ragged Point Inn: Rooms With a View on the Big Sur Coast
Driving California’s Big Sur coast from Cambria to Carmel, baby boomer road trippers won’t find accommodations with a finer view than at Ragged Point Inn. Although the rooms are not the most luxurious in this isolated portion of central California, the cliff-side location more than makes up for the nondescript decor. And the restaurant serves […]
RV Camping in Beautiful Borrego Springs
Are you a baby boomer RV enthusiast looking for a warm winter trip? In today’s guest post, Joe Laing of El Monte RV Rentals, introduces us to a California desert escape that’s sure to please even the most active boomer. Two hours east of San Diego, Borrego Springs, California, promises a memorable RV camping experience. […]
Saturday’s scene: Sunrise on Park Avenue
Is this really a photograph of Park Avenue? Where is the hustle bustle of shoppers crowding the busy streets? You won’t find any. That’s because this photograph wasn’t taken in New York City; it’s from Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. On a sunrise photo shoot workshop with exposure36 Photography, I peeked through the trees […]
5 Things To Love About Santa Fe At Christmas
Holiday festivities combined with the cultural charms of Santa Fe, New Mexico are a potent mix. Are you planning a visit? Resident expert, Billie Frank from The Santa Fe Traveler, shares her tips with our baby boomer readers in today’s guest post. Santa Fe is a magical place to visit and a special place to […]
Floating With Icebergs in LeConte Bay
Visitors to Alaska will find plenty of opportunities to observe icebergs and glaciers, like a ride by to Hubbard Glacier. But why watch them from the deck of a large ship when you can experience an up close adventure? That’s what Alan and I did on an Alaska cruise excursion in LeConte Bay with UnCruise. […]
Walking on a Glacier
What’s it like to walk on a glacier? Is the ice slippery? Are there big crevasses that will swallow you up, never to be seen again? How cold is it? Do you need to be decked out like an Arctic explorer? If you’re an active traveler asking these questions, do I have an adventure cruise […]
Explore the International Tennis Hall of Fame (and Newport Too)
Baby boomers cruising through New England on a fall RV vacation adventure, should put Newport, Rhode Island and the International Tennis Hall of Fame on their itinerary. In today’s guest post, Joe Laing of El Monte RV Rentals, tells us why. While there are dozens of fascinating reasons to visit Newport, any tennis-loving boomer will […]
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