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The Dreams (Resort) Beaches of the Riviera Maya

The Dreams (Resort) Beaches of the Riviera Maya

On my recent visit through the Riviera Maya, good fortune enabled me to stay at two separate Dreams Resorts. Yes, I was certainly “living the dream”. On both properties I enjoyed spending time poolside, but when heading to the Mexico’s Riviera Maya, a trip to the beach is a must. Dreams Tulum Beach Just a […]

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Sunset Sunday, Seattle’s Space Needle at Sunset

Sunset Sunday, Seattle’s Space Needle at Sunset

During this past summer before boarding the ms Westerdam for  a cruise to Alaska on Holland America, I spent time in Seattle. It was my first visit to America’s Emerald City in years and the first since the Seahawk’s Super Bowl Championship. Of course, I purchased a few Super Bowl Champion souvenirs as a life […]

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Exploring the Beauty of Crete, Greece

Exploring the Beauty of Crete, Greece

I recommend visiting the Greek Islands by sea, sailing them.  And when exploring the beauty of Crete plenty of sailing opportunities exist, but I learned it would take you the better part of a week to sail around Crete itself. It’s big. Crete, Greece’s Big Island Crete is the biggest Greek Island and 5th largest […]

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Sunset Sunday-A Mile High Return from Mexico

Sunset Sunday-A Mile High Return from Mexico

On my  flight back from my recent trip to Mexico I looked out from my window seat and experienced a mile high moment; a mile high sunset. And I reflected on the moment. I stared and smiled for a while and then I eventually grabbed my iPhone to snap an image. My recent Mexican adventure […]

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Sunset Sunday-Magic Kingdom, Disney World

Sunset Sunday-Magic Kingdom, Disney World

Twenty years have passed since my last visit Disney World. Much has changed in my life and also much has changed at Disney World. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the opportunity to watch a sunset. As I often mention, the sunset occurs daily, everywhere and is available to everyone.  It’s one of the […]

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Sunset Sunday – A Stop for a Holiday In(n) Mazatlan

Sunset Sunday – A Stop for a Holiday In(n) Mazatlan

Next week I’ll be starting another holiday Mazatlan. It will be a special holiday too. I am heading to Mazatlan for Carnival. I’ve heard the celebration is the third largest in the Americas (Rio, New Orleans are 1,2), now I’ll finally know first hand. Therefore as part of my preparation I reviewed my images from […]

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Sunset Sunday – The View from the Copper Canyon at Sunset

Sunset Sunday – The View from the Copper Canyon at Sunset

Simply stated, the views of Copper Canyon (and all the canyons) amaze. Standing at the edge and looking out over the vast landscapes in complete wonder is another part of the magic of Mexico.  And as a fan of the sunset, I knew I needed to capture the view. Thankfully, I did. We exited Chihuahua […]

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10 Travel Tips on How to Travel Local

10 Travel Tips on How to Travel Local

How often do you say, “I want to do what the locals do,” or “I want to eat where the locals eat,” when traveling? Pretty often I bet. And I am guessing one of your favorite travel experiences involves a local or authentic experience too.  Am I right? Well, did you stumble on the experience […]

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