Do you know how to relieve your stress? There are so many ways to relieve stress that might not be top of mind for you. There are essentially three areas that will give you the biggest bang for your buck if you will. Meditation, Mindfulness and Nature. And these are not mutually exclusive. There can […]

Let It Go My husband and I just downsized our house. Turns out downsizing is a challenging proposition. It seemed like a good idea at the time. But it turns out moving to a house half the size of your previous one is very stressful. I have had to learn how to let go of […]

You have probably heard of European river cruising. But did you know there is also river cruising in the US? I recently had the privilege of cruising on American Queen Steamboat on the lower Mississippi. It was a very interesting trip. History buffs would love this itinerary. We even had a Mark Twain character on […]

Solo Travel Is Not Traveling Alone You know, inspiration sometimes comes from the most unexpected places. This inspiration led me to think about female solo travel. I recently back from a trip with my husband. Now don’t get me wrong, I love my husband very much and I enjoy hanging out with him. But — […]

Does Your Relationship Need Self-Care? My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary which got me thinking about how our relationships needs self-care too. My husband and I just celebrated 17 years of marriage. We actually planned a little getaway in the middle of the week believe it or not. We went to the […]

Yes, That’s Right Self-care is not selfish. Sometimes, I look around and am reminded just how human we are. We really need to focus on self-care. The pandemic is still a thorn in our side. People are acting out and on edge (try shopping for a popular item that is short in supply if you […]

Do You Have the Winter Blues? Winter blues are the worst. Now that the weather is starting to change, I’m a little concerned about finding ways to stay active even when it’s cold outside. I had knee surgery this summer, so I’ve really been off on getting into a routine of exercise and activity. I […]

I Love Fall Travel! I have to say, Fall is probably my favorite season. So, Fall travel is amazing! I love Spring and Summer a LOT but Fall has its own special appeal. I love the crisper temperatures after a hot, muggy stretch of Summer. I love the colors that creep into the landscape, the smells […]

Do You Travel With Purpose? I try to always travel with purpose. My company’s mission is to reach out to women who take care of everyone and everything in their life but forget to take care of themselves. I want to remind them that they need to recharge their batteries from time to time with […]

Well, that’s a complicated question.  I do know this. Policies and situations of each country/destination continue to be in flux. You can protect yourself by booking travel with a professional travel advisor. It is possible to travel safely. We as travel advisors can keep your travel safe. Here are a few important reasons why. […]