The captain had some bad news. The Grande Mariner, our cruise ship, was not going anywhere today. Docked at colorful Navy Pier in Chicago, and ready to head out on an adventure on Lake Michigan, it was stationary for the day and would remain so. The lake was apparently experiencing … Read more
When your friend tells you she’s thinking about buying an island and suggests you accompany her on a site visit, wouldn’t you jump at the opportunity? That’s exactly what I did when my friend Kendra invited me to Belize. The all-inclusive resort, Yok Ha, which we’d call home while island … Read more
It’s often said that life is a journey. Along the way we’re pushed in different directions by our sense of curiosity and are sometimes drawn to paths purely seeking something different. This is no truer than when we hit the road purely for excitement, meeting new people, encountering different cultures, … Read more
Music producer and singer Pharrell Williams “Got Lucky” last summer with smash hits that “Blurred Lines” on the Billboard Charts. He also kicked off 2014 in the Big Easy headlining one of the largest sporting events of the year. He performed at the NBA All-Star game in New Orleans … Read more
It’s worth going to the Czech Republic just for the eggs. Not poached, fried, scrambled, or whisked into omelets. I’m referring to the beautiful colored eggs, decorated specially for Easter and sold year round at souvenir shops as lovely examples of Czech folk art. The decorating of eggs is a … Read more
Esperanza, an Auberge Resort perched dramatically on the bluffs of Punta Ballena (Whale Point), overlooks two private coves on the Sea of Cortez in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. A magnet for Hollywood celebrities, this award winning, luxury spa is renowned for its restorative treatments that incorporate botanical plants, sea greens, … Read more
I’ll be honest; there have been times when I couldn’t wait to get home from a trip. Not because I hate traveling (I love it, in fact), but because my friend who came with me drove me crazy. I mean how many times can you leave your wallet back at … Read more