Exploring Byodo-in Temple while visiting Oahu makes a great off-the-beaten-path activity. Visit as a break from lounging on the beach or as part of an independent Hawaiian cruise excursion. As much as we love Hawaii‘s beautiful beaches and luxury lodgings like the Fairmont Kea Lani on Maui, some of our best memories have included exploring […]
Destinations
Learning to Bake Pies at Triple Creek Ranch
Although Triple Creek Ranch winter getaway offers plenty of outdoor adventures for active boomers, sometimes you need a break from all that rugged fun. That’s how I found myself in a pie baking class on a Thanksgiving visit to the Montana Relais & Chateau guest ranch. Triple Creek Ranch pie baking class Guests gather in […]
Enjoying a Nordic Ski Trip in the Canadian Rockies
How does cuddling up beside a crackling fire in a lodge tucked away in the Canadian Rockies after a day of cross-country skiing sound? Nice, right? There are tons of active travel opportunities in Alberta and British Columbia where you can do exactly this and more. Today’s guest writer, Leigh McAdam from HikeBikeTravel, lets us […]
Visit Nu’uanu Pali on Oahu Island
As one of our favorite destinations in the USA, Hawaii has always held a special place in our heart. Luckily, we’ve been able to explore much of the Big Island as well as many of the other surrounding islands. However, today’s guest writer and photographer behind Travel Photo Discovery, Noel Morata is going to take […]
If Walls Could Talk: Staying at Graylyn Estate
Arriving at Graylyn Estate is like stepping back in time to the days when tobacco reigned in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A butler greets me on the steps of the stone manor house that was once the home of J.R. Reynolds Tobacco Company Chairman, Bowman Gray, Sr. and his wife, Nathalie Lyons Gray. Stepping inside, I […]
Slow Travel in Savannah, Georgia
Although the USA has an infinite amount of travel options, the beautiful South remains one of the most intriguing regions to explore. Especially charming are the many quaint cities along the Atlantic coast like Charleston and Savannah. A visit to historic Savannah, Georgia, offers an unmistakeable mix of southern sophistication and vibrant energy. Guest contributor, […]
A Long Weekend in Dublin
Although many swear by solo travel, traveling with company certainly has its benefits. Even traveling with family, which, granted, can be a bit stressful, can also be an incredibly enriching experience. Today’s guest poster, Rita Foley, co-author of the newly released book, Revolutionary Retirement. What’s Next for You walks us through her special weekend in […]
Making the Trek to Kaiteur Falls, Guyana
Within the wonderful world of hiking, there are seemingly two categories: those leisurely hikers who love a good dose of fresh air mixed with great views of beautiful landscape and then, there are those adventurous trekkers who love nothing more than beating new and arduous paths towards incredibly remote destinations. Today’s guest posters, Candas Whitlock and […]
A Winter Walking Tour of Cologne, Germany
Are you curious about what to expect on a winter walking tour of Cologne, Germany? Come along as I share my experience during a Rhine River Christmas Markets Cruise. Pastel-colored buildings enhance the snowy scene when AmaWaterways Amacello pulls into her spot along the banks of the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany. Cologne in December […]
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