To swim in the cenote, the Mayans only demanded we rinse our bodies before we climbing down into the cave. After a quick outdoor shower, our ten-person tour group followed our guide down a wooden ladder and a curving flight of wooden steps to a platform. We took turns jumping … Read more
Today was a nice change of pace from adventure day. For starters, I enjoyed the hearty breakfast buffet in Sedona Grill at the JW Marriott. I’m really big on breakfast so I indulged in pancakes, French toast, chopped fruit, pastries, eggs, coffee, orange juice, dried fruit, cheese… you name it. … Read more
After my spa treatment I had a half hour of down time where I relaxed pool-side before my scuba lesson. Fernando, employed by the Marriott, introduced himself to me as a certified diving instructor who would teach me how to dive. He explained all of the gear functions, how … Read more
I was dying to do a little shopping at a Mexican market so I asked around and found out that Mercado 28 (Market 28) in downtown Cancunwas the best and the biggest. I took the R2 bus from the hotel strip through downtown (about 30 minutes) and got off near … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Is there a couple more worthy of our jealousy than Prince William and his new wife Kate Middleton? In addition to having the wedding of the decade on April 29, the newly crowned Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have taken some truly enviable trips, like their quasi-honeymoon in the Seychelles … Read more
