Bloggers in Paradise #7

    My main wish this weekend was that I’d catch a glimpse of a giant sea turtle. I’ve been walking every morning and night on the beach for miles just in case I’d get the lucky chance to come across one. And, surprisingly, my wish came true. Late last … Read more

Bloggers in Paradise #8

I don’t want to leave Cancun! It has been such a lovely weekend full of a blend of diverse activities: from zip-lining over the jungle to getting spoiled at the spa, and from diving in the pool to eating in the 5 star restaurants, my experience here has been awesome. … Read more

Tokyo, Japan

The Tsukiji Fish Market I still remember clearly my first encounter with Tsukiji Fish Market long ago. As a young sales representative for a food manufacturer, I was assigned to a new customer located deep inside the market. Everybody had told me how wild Tsukiji was and I admit it … Read more

Atlantic City, New Jersey

The Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa   When many Americans want a quick getaway for an over the top good time that includes some downtime and maybe even a little relaxation, Las Vegas often comes to mind.  So how did it come to be that as my daughters and I … Read more

Going Beyond the Gold

I’m not ashamed to admit it. I travel obsessively, am faithful to one airline, American, and know their frequent flyer program like a script.  Last year when I made Executive Platinum, the highest level of elite status for the first time, you would have thought I’d won the lottery.  I … Read more

Tracing Irish Ancestry

Let’s face it, every March 17 we all want to be Irish. My husband and I argue over who’s more Irish. He tells me my maiden name is pure Scottish but I know from family stories that my Grandfather was Irish. My mother was a McCormick and knew every Irish … Read more