Garibaldis, Leopard Sharks, and Seadragons…Oh My!

Visitors and locals usually think San Diego’s top family attractions are its beaches, Balboa Park, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, the San Diego Zoo, and Wild Animal Park.  Missing from the list is the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla.  All ages will enjoy the exhibits and hands-on activities, including watching the little blue penguins, experiencing tide pools, and[…]

8 Days Left!

Psst, want a deal?  How about 50% off admission to 60+ San Diego County museums, historic sites, gardens, zoo/aquariums and more.  BTW, 16 are located in Balboa Park.  It’s San Diego Museum month and reminder, “the days are swindling down to a precious few.” The event is coordinated by a partnership between the San Diego[…]

Holiday Travel Gift Guide 2022

This year’s recommendations feature companies that have stated environmentally responsible goals with product lines to match.  Klean Kanteen  I admit to being a Klean Kanteen groupie.  If you can hold off until January 2, treat yourself to their newest collection, Rise Drinkware.  I was lucky enough to get advanced samples of the 16 oz. Tumbler[…]

Small Ship Sailing on Ocean Voyager

I’m a fan of American Queen Voyages.  They feature cruises on lakes, rivers, and oceans.  When I received a promotional email describing a discounted 15-day itinerary from Savannah, Georgia up the Atlantic coast of the US to Halifax, Nova Scotia, I jumped at the chance to sail with them again.  There were 13 ports on[…]

The Greenhorn Ranch from A – Z

The Greenhorn Ranch is one of the few places I’d like to visit again.  Think of it as the definitive dude ranch experience crossed with the daily activities of a landlocked cruise.   Let me tell you 26 things about this magical place. All-inclusive, featuring casual, family style dining in the Chuckhouse; snacks and freshly[…]