The Romantic Castles of the Loire Valley Have you ever wanted to visit romantic, centuries-old castles of the Loire Valley in France? Because there’s something very ethereal about taking a walk back in time when life was much more straightforward. In an age of technology where instant communication's commanded at the tip of one’s fingertip, it’s a curious notion to suddenly find yourself transported to a period where the most advanced invention is crudely archaic by today’s standards. So many ... continue reading...
Castles of the Loire Valley in France
How to Bid on Priceline
A Step by Step Primer On How to Bid on Priceline Priceline is tricky, but it can be a very rewarding experience for those who are looking for great deals on hotels. I’m not fond of using them for airfare that much because you may find yourself on flights that have the most undesirable departure times. While I am pretty flexible with flight times, they offer too much of a mixed bag for me. But if you are looking to try your luck at securing a great price on a hotel room, by all ... continue reading...
My First Time Cruise Review
If you have never cruised before, read my in-depth first-time cruise review to determine if this is something you should pursue. If you like planned activities and the flexibility to participate in various activities without having to lift a finger, then cruising is the way to go. Hire a travel agent; they know all of the tricks of the trade I was fortunate enough to have been referred to a travel agent who specialized in cruise deals. Michelle Roman with www.buycruises.com, was accommodating ... continue reading...
Getting away, to find yourself!
Your dreams are as big or small as you want them to be Oxymoronic? No, I don't think so. I believe vacations are the best way to reintroduce yourself to…..you. Experiencing different cultures will expose you to a world that you've never conceived of. It's so easy…..dangerously so…..to get caught up in our workday and family obligations that we forget that our own batteries need to be recharged and our spirits revitalized every once in a while. Ironically, it doesn't have to be a spa getaway or ... continue reading...
The Siren Call of Mount Kilimanjaro | A View To A Thrill
The Siren Call of Mount Kilimanjaro I spied the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro, at dusk, through the bluish-grey clouds that gave them shelter from prying eyes like mine. Yet through it all, its coquettish beauty was neither easily hidden nor denied but instead was a covenant of spiritual enlightenment. So, it seemed to beckon me, like so many other fools before, to scale each of its 19,340 feet, if I dared. Was it a trick? Would she lead me into an interminable trap that would ... continue reading...
Things to do While Sitting Alone in a Bistro in Paris
A Bistro in Paris It seems silly. Why would anyone choose to spend their time this way in what is arguably the most romantic city in the world? Shouldn’t you be walking along the Seine on Pont Neuf hand in hand with your beloved? Or surely noshing on Almond Crème Brulee at Le Jules Verne restaurant in the Eiffel Tower while looking at the world below would be more appealing? Perhaps a little retail therapy at Les Galleries Lafayette or Printemps would be a more productive use of your ... continue reading...
