There’s been an extraordinary amount of public backlash regarding the Doctor involuntarily bumped from the United Airlines flight earlier this week.  The video made headlines and was the subject of twitter feeds all over the world.   I wasn’t the only one surprised to see him so forcibly removed.  Can they literally drag you out kicking […]

Many people think the myriad of internet booking engines have killed the Travel Specialist business.  Not so.  Consumers are starting to realize… if you can up give up the daunting task of finding and booking the perfect trip, why not?  You can pass it on to a travel professional who can save you a lot […]

The ability to travel by air is amazing, but it can also be a nightmare.  I’ve had my share of airline mishaps.  I’ve been bumped, delayed and re-routed… my luggage has been lost on several occasions.  The most notable, my honeymoon and my son’s wedding.  Thankfully I was ‘paranoid’ and brought our clothes for the […]

Are you a would-be traveler dreaming of all the places you’d love to see, but afraid to even consider them because you feel you can’t afford it?  Don’t let the fear of the cost dampen your dreams! There are many ways to make your travel lust affordable.  Here are some smart and simple ways for you to save money […]

My husband and I just attended the Mecum Car Auctions’ biggest event of the year in Kissimmee, Florida.  I had originally surprised him with a trip to see the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, but we decided to give Mecum’s Classic Cars a try instead.  It was a great experience. They auctioned 3,000 cars in 8 days!  I […]

Very early on in our relationship, my husband Brian and I realized that we both loved to travel. I was pleasantly surprised to meet someone who can pick, pack and hit the road as quickly as I can. Nice. But just because we both love to travel, doesn’t ensure a string of seamless adventures. In […]

Uncle Sam Says ‘Pay Your Taxes or You’re Grounded!’  The U.S. has recently made an addition to the IRS tax code that affects your passport. It allows the government to deny, revoke or limit a person’s passport if they owe more than $50,000 in taxes. Since that amount includes interest and penalties, it may be a […]

Do you love travel and still haven’t seen much of America?  There’s nothing like an All American Road Trip to ‘get it done’!  Get out on the open road.  Witness the states in all their eclectic glory!  I’m working on plans for an awesome U.S. road-trip!!  Want to tag-a-long? The wonder of traveling via road-trip is the ability to see the […]

The degree and speed of our world’s rapidly advancing technology seems a little creepy to me at times.  There’s something about watching the commercial for Amazon Echo that makes me uncomfortable. We’re used to Siri, so what’s different?   I think it’s about people coming home to an empty house and having a conversation with their robot… […]

Autumn’s spectacular colors will be in full bloom throughout upstate New York for the next six weeks.  As the leaves change and their vibrant hues emerge, upstate NYer’s get their groove on. Communities come alive with fall foliage tours, Oktoberfests, apple picking, and hayrides. Take a day or two to get out of the ordinary and into […]

What does autumn mean to you? Well for me and many others, it’s time to chase the sun!! Are you wondering where you should you run to? Here’s a list of some of North America’s top-rated seaside resort islands! Siesta Key Beach, Florida Its’s hard to believe you’re still in the U.S., once you’ve entered this […]

With the right apps installed, your smart phone can be your best friend while travelling.   The task of reading reviews and finding the right apps can be time consuming and challenging.  I’ve done the legwork for you!  Here’s a list of 10 free travel apps that are sure to make your next trip your best trip! […]