This morning I woke up to a knock on the door from room service. My bed was so comfortable that I completely forgot I pre-ordered a bowl of oatmeal and berries the night before. I ate on my balcony that overlooks the ocean, watching the sunrise. A rosy pink glow … Read more
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
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
Aruba International Film Festival On June 10, the 2nd annual Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF) will begin with an appearance from Golden Globe Award-winning actress Kim Cattrall (Samantha Jones in “Sex and the City”). Why is such a recognizable actress, especially one most famous for portraying the fast, city life … Read more