Packing tips – apparel

As I prepare for my trip to California (and let me tell you I have been like a 4 year old waiting for Santa Claus as this trip draws near), I am working on my packing checklist.  I have been on too many trips where I realize too late that I forgot something I had...

read more

Grand Cayman – Stingray City

Out of the islands in the Caribbean I have visited, Grand Cayman is one of my favorites. I have been to the island twice, both times as a port of call on cruises, and both times I have ventured out to Stingray City. A lot of people are fearful of these graceful...

read more

Managing Jet Lag

I've collected a series of tips for how to cure or at least manage the symptoms of jet lag. I'll be giving some of these a try myself when I make my trip out to San Francisco next month, I'll be three hours behind my usual time zone. The number one tip I have heard...

read more

Vacation Planning

In about a month I'll be taking a trip to the San Francisco Bay area.  For me, this has been the most difficult vacation to plan to date (it's also the first time I get to see the Pacific!).  There is simply so much to do and we only have a week to squeeze in the...

read more