In the introduction to last week’s guest post about volunteer travel in Africa, I mentioned that a South African safari ranks at the top of our baby boomer travel memories. I’ll never forget toasting to a brilliant sunset in the bush with a glass of champagne or the thrill of watching a young lion cub […]
Are you a baby boomer traveler who’s explored the cities of Europe by hop-on hop-off bus? I’ll admit that I was a newbie to this type of touring until earlier this month. While attending the Travel Blog Exchange conference in New York City, CitySights NY offered press passes for the Shop, Hop and Top (4-day […]
Traveling to South Africa is one of the most meaningful baby boomer trips that Alan and I have ever taken. Seeing lions guarding a kill or watching a baby elephant rush after his mama are high on our list of travel memories. Of course, we readily admit that the luxurious safari lodges we experienced are […]
Triple berry cream, even the name sounds delicious. I’m sharing another one of my favorite bed and breakfast recipes, collected during our boomer travel adventures. Alan and I enjoyed this delicious start to the day at Hilltop Manor Bed & Breakfast in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Although, owner Faith Kraemer, served triple berry cream for breakfast, […]
Boomer birthdays. Do you celebrate or dread the arrival of another year tacked onto an already booming age? What’s a baby boomer to do? I’m all for celebrating them, it sure beats the alternative. Last week, one of those really big boomer birthdays happened to me. You know, one with a big zero at the […]
Hilltop Manor Bed & Breakfast Review: Updated 11.20.2017 On a visit to Hot Springs, Arkansas, one activity you don’t want to miss is a soak in the famous hot springs mineral waters. But to completely immerse in Hot Springs’ history, stay at Hilltop Manor Bed & Breakfast, a member of Select Registry, Distinguished Inns of North […]
Baby boomers, have you considered a summer trip to Quebec’s Mont Tremblant? In today’s guest post, Natalie Lapointe shares her must do’s for outdoor adventure that’s wrapped in Canadian mountain scenery with a blues festival thrown in for fun. Mont-Tremblant, or the “Trembling Mountain”, as the Algonquin Natives called it, is Quebec’s number one ski […]
On a baby boomer trip to California wine country, it’s easy to discover the nuances of wine making during a visit to a tasting room. Winemakers love to talk about their wines. But what about the grapes? How often do you walk through a vineyard to learn the intricacies and challenges of growing grapes? Why […]
Oregon offers many travel opportunities for active baby boomers. Sheri Wallace, editor of Road Trips for Families, says,”The Mt. Hood region of Oregon has compelling history, spectacular scenery, every outdoor activity imaginable and, unlike the pioneer’s Oregon Trail, is easy to road trip.” In today’s guest post, Sheri offers her advice to baby boomers considering […]
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