I look forward to vacation every year. Sometimes it’s the only thing that gets me through to drudgery of everyday life. Get up, go to work, come home, go to bed, repeat. Maybe that’s why I like planning vacations so much. It lets my imagination run free as I …
Group Travel
I’ve just wrapped up about 6 weeks of travel with school groups and I have to say I enjoyed each trip immeasurably. Starting with NYC, then Walt Disney World, Orlando and ending with Washington DC, they all had their unique experiences. The most memorable …
Why do I like to travel?
Because my travel experiences are some of my life’s most treasured moments. The photo to the left was taken from the observation deck of the Statue of Liberty. I could almost touch her from where I was standing. Below is the inside of the statue. What a cool experience! These …
Walt Disney World Vacation
For as long as I can remember, Walt Disney World has been my favorite vacation destination. My first visit as a child was with my parents and brother the year the Magic Kingdom opened. That was followed by a few more trips with my parents …
Fearless Living
All the recent events we are facing, from Covid and politics to protests and riots, are definitely playing on the fears of most everyone. I have been doing a great deal of reflection lately about life as I am sure are most of you. As I am …
Working on My Health
You may or may not be aware that I am in the midst of a personal transformation by losing a significant amount of weight. I am currently down about 55 pounds and feel so much better. I have lost 80 pounds and 90 pounds at two other …
Time to Chill
I have come to the conclusion that I need to take a break for about a week. Whenever you have a job, there is always something that needs to be done. Vacations are a great way to getaway and stop the brain from thinking about work. Now that …
My River Cruise Experiences
So, as I start focusing on river cruising, I have to admit I have never personally sailed on one. I have been fortunate to grow up in northern KY very near the Ohio River. So, I do have an understanding of life on the river and have …
Best Family Vacation Ever
As I talk about Discovery Cove today, I have to admit it was probably one of the best (if not the best) family vacations we ever took. I refer to it as the “animal vacation”. Our family loves animals and our kids (now young adults) still enjoy …
Change of Plans
Well, we were looking into possibly traveling somewhere this summer, but we had a change of plans. Kathy fell down some stairs and fractured her leg. She had surgery and will be in a splint/boot for 8-10 weeks this summer. Everything went well with the surgery, but Kathy …
My California Experience
As I am on the topic of California vacations, I will talk about my travel experience to California. I mentioned in a previous newsletter that I had the privilege of participating in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Marching Band. It was definitely one of the highlights of …
Theme Parks Are Starting the Re-open
I’m starting to get excited. Now that Universal Studios has re-opened and Disney has announced their July park re-openings, I feel like the return of travel is in sight. I’ve been watching vloggers and getting the latest updates on what it looks like to be in the …
Gotta Go Somewhere
So, my family is starting to call on their resident travel advisor to figure out a place for us to go so we can get out of the house. I’ve been doing these articles about travel to places in North America known for their natural …
The Quarantine Is Lifting
We are starting to see the loosening of restrictions and there appears to be a mix of reactions to the changes. Some people are already out in full swing and others still have concerns about going out in public. Depending on where you fall on that spectrum …