xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>5 Places You Must See on a Southwest USA Roadtrip There is a lot to see this summer in the great American Southwest. You can take a road trip to some amazing American attractions in the Southwest and West Coast of the USA with ease. The places I highlight here have a lot of …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Things to do in Istanbul For so many years, I have wanted to go to the city of Istanbul. I never really had an idea about what it would be like, but knew that it was a right dab in the middle of the East and the West.  Straddling both Europe and Asia, making …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Just as I have written about the best Dallas Fort Worth Airport options, I recently found the best LAX hotel with a shuttle airport option: Hyatt Regency LAX. As one of the 777 properties of the Hyatt Hotel Corporation, it is an interesting fact that the first Hyatt House branded motel was a small …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Arrival in the small city of Basel, Switzerland was fast and cheap from the train station in Zurich. Basel is located where the Swiss, French, and German borders meet. It is the third-largest city in Switzerland. It also has suburbs in France and in Germany. I had heard that the Basel Christmas Markets were …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Have you ever wanted to feel like being a part of a community while on vacation? That is one thing I loved about the community of Quivira Los Cabos in Los Cabos, Mexico. It is a luxury residential resort community that has a lot to offer including the Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort, The Towers at …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Travel is good for the soul, and it’s something that everyone should be doing more often in my opinion. Like American Airlines says “there’s so much to see in this world” and we have very little time to do it. No matter where you go, I have listed the five essentials that are needed …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Ecuador is famous for its colorful indigenous markets. The most famous of them is in Otavalo, northwest of Quito. The Otavalo Market takes place every Saturday. This Ecuador market has hundreds of stalls where locals sell their goods. This indigenous market is well known for weaving, thus selling scarves, hats, and sweaters. However, there …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Along the secluded beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the Hyatt Ziva stands out among the crowds of Puerto Vallarta All-Inclusive Resorts. This is because of its comfortable atmosphere and location RIGHT on the beach. Yet, the Hyatt Ziva is also located only about two miles from downtown Puerto Vallarta. This is an excellent location, …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Pay a visit to this small Caribbean island and you will be sure to be amazed. St. Martin is a Caribbean island whose administrative bodies have split the sun-soaked area right down the middle. The northern side of the island is owned by the French and is called St.-Martin. Meanwhile, the southern side is …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>When we arrived at the Lazy Bear Expedition dock, a dozen kayaks of orange and yellow colors lined the edge of the water. I had been kayaking before on a few of my travels – remember when I kayaked in the river through Riga, Latvia? or the time I was kayaking at The Pearl in …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> There is no doubt that if you are looking to be wined and dined on your next vacation, then Crystal Cruises is the company you are looking for. This exclusive cruise company makes you feel as if you are staying in a luxury hotel, only it floats on majestic waterways! At least the Grand …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>I’d say the Amalfi Coast is right on up there with the top 10 places to see before you die! You have got to experience it for yourself. Take your spouse on a romantic getaway. Fly into Rome, rent a car, and drive from Rome to Positano by car. See it for yourself, at …