Category: North America

  • Vote For Florida Gulf Coast Travel

    Vote For Florida Gulf Coast Travel

    Something I’ve learned since moving to Michigan is that Michiganders have this love affair with Florida.  I have to admit that I didn’t really understand it.  I mean, I get it, it’s C-O-L-D here, and Florida is not.  But why not Texas or South Carolina?  Why not Hawaii?  Maybe Michiganders just really love Disney World.…

  • 4 Reasons to Vote for Historic Travel

    4 Reasons to Vote for Historic Travel

    I love history. But perhaps more than history, I love historic places. I love walking down cobbled streets, discovering local restaurants in centuries-old buildings and snapping insta-perfect shots in front of quaint cottages. The pace of vacation invariably slows down as we stop to read historical markers, explore sites and museums and imagine ourselves living…

  • Vote for Slow Travel

    Vote for Slow Travel

    Why Vote for Slow Travel? Slow travel gives us an opportunity to stop and catch our breath and immerse ourselves in the natural beauty and culture of the location we are in.  As slow travelers we have itineraries, but they are fluid. Last year as we were sailing through the Abacos in the Bahamas, we…

  • Vote for Travel in Your Own Backyard

    Vote for Travel in Your Own Backyard

    When we first moved to Florida two years ago, one of the things I looked forward to most was exploring the area around our new home.  When we lived in Atlanta, we did the same:  hikes in North Georgia, game days in Athens to see the Bulldogs play, dinners at amazing restaurants in the little…

  • Vote for Disneyland Travel

    Vote for Disneyland Travel

      Before we had children, we enjoyed traveling to Disneyland for getaways and now that we are parents, Disneyland has become a fun family vacation. We currently live in LA  and are season pass holders. I always loved Disneyland and thought I knew a lot about it, but the more I visit, the more  I…

  • Vote for Empty Nest Travel

    Vote for Empty Nest Travel

      One out of every four marriages end during the empty nest years. Does this percentage astound you? It did me. How can a couple that has devoted their lives to being together, survive when the kids move out? When it comes to risk factors, my husband and I have numerous strikes against us. We…