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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[…]
Savannah Quickly
Arriving a day or two early for a cruise is a savvy traveler’s move. There are too many weather and airline challenges these days, plus there’s a chance to acclimate to time zone changes and do some sightseeing. Sailing from Savannah is a good example. There’s lots to discover including historic districts, neighborhood squares, parks,[…]
Baja Sur by Car….
After an earlier visit to the all-inclusive Riu Palace Baja California in Cabo San Lucas, it was time to follow up with a road trip to check out other locales on the peninsula. San Jose del Cabo is a delight. We stayed at the Marisol Hotel Boutique. Its location was perfect. Turn right out the[…]
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[…]
The Riu Palace Baja California, Finally!
The Back Story There’s an old Yiddish saying that translates, “Man plans, God Laughs.” My first attempt to visit the new Riu Palace Baja California was cancelled by Hurricane Sergio. The following year COVID-19 hit the world. Now, vaccinated, boostered and ready to travel (November 2021), I packed my sunscreen, water bottle, sandals, and bathing[…]
When a Tree Isn’t a Tree
The small desert town of Twentynine Palms is the gateway to Southern California’s iconic Joshua Tree National Park. The 1,200 square mile park straddles two distinct ecosystems: the Mojave and the Colorado deserts. Its landscape features craggy rocks, jumbles of stacked boulders, and stark barren terrain dotted by Joshua Trees. The “Joshua Tree” was named[…]
Where and What Is the Lost Sierra?
Hidden between the larger Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges, the region’s “Lost Sierra” name was coined at the time the Pony Express riders galloped through Northern California to deliver the mail. Today the area encompasses Plumas County and of the town of Quincy, home to Greenhorn Ranch, Lost Sierra’s crown jewel.