The summer travel season kicked off this past Memorial Day weekend! Over 3 million Americans planned to travel by air, besting predictions by the Federal Aviation Administration! Many Americans are couped up and feeling the need to take a break and catch up on missed travel opportunities this summer. Some are calling this the season of “Revenge Travel!” International…read more →
Pizza is my favorite food! The passion for pizza goes way back to my early childhood when my Sicilian Grandmother, Anna Intelisano, made her own pizza for us. At our house, for a variety of reasons, we would often have pizza on Friday nights with cannoli for dessert. Pizza was invented in Naples, Italy in the early to mid-1800s. The classic Margherita-style pizza…read more →
Since we are in the middle of the summer and a pandemic, it is not feasible for most people to travel overseas. There has never been a better time to explore within the USA. I recommend considering Northern California: Mount Shasta: Beautiful mountain located between Redding and the Oregon border 3600 feet above sea level with hiking, museums, art galleries,…read more →
Australia is a gorgeous place and it’s about 75% of the size of the United States with only 10% of our population situated mostly along the coast. I hope you enjoy these reasons to visit half as much as we enjoyed this beautiful continent! The Great Barrier Reef: The largest reef system in the world dates back 500 million years…read more →
There are so many fabulous places in the world to visit. Avoid the hype as these 5 tourists traps that are a waste of time! Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England: This mysterious site may date as far back as 3000 bc. More than 1.3 million visited in 2014. It takes hours to get there and you can longer go into the central…read more →
Colombia has an old stigma as a beautiful yet dangerous place to visit. Tourism is booming as there is so much culture and depth to this country. I strongly suggest staying at the Bogota Bed & Breakfast Inn. Location: Nestled in cozy middle class Teusaquillo near the airport, downtown and the Bogota Botanical Garden. Downtown is 15 minutes and a…read more →
If there’s one place I love to visit it is ‘old country’, Sicily that is. If there is one destination that is ‘bucket list worthy’ it is Sicily. Taormina: Sicily’s greatest resort, Taormina was built on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea. With great shopping and panoramic views of the sea and Mount Etna, Taormina is a must for Sicily visitors….read more →
Having touched foot on 5 of the 7 continents, I have learned a lot. With solid planning, I was able to do 3 weeks in Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia with 1 carry-on bag and 1 computer bag. My top travel tips are: Call your credit card companies in advance: and tell them where you are going and what dates. I…read more →
6 great attractions in London on a budget After a ten day visit, I can say that London is a fantastic place to visit however it can burn a hole in your wallet or purse. Today’s exchange rate is about $1.50 US dollars for every 1 pound (Lb). Check out these 6 FREE must see options below: 1. The British…read more →
After 20+ years I just spent a week at the El San Juan and learned that it’s not what it used to be. Here’s what I found. 1. Leave your passport home: PR is a U.S. territory hence, you can ditch your passport! Bring a valid / current photo ID though. 2. The drinking age is 18 and currency is U.S. dollar: …read more →
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