Category Archives: Destination Spotlight

Photo essay of a particular place.

Heading to Mexico for spring break? If you’re looking for a quiet beach escape you might want to rethink Maya Riviera’s crowded coast between Cancun and Tulum— and veer off the mainland to tiny Isla Holbox instead!   What’s special about Isla Holbox? First, its size. And casual vibe. Not jammed with tourists—yet! Located on the […]

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What a magical time to visit London—at Christmas! Last December I had a short overnight stopover in London before an early morning flight back to the States. Despite the cost and hassle to travel to and from Heathrow airport for such a brief visit, I still wanted to stay in the heart of the city […]

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My daughter and I spent a couple nights in historic San Antonio, Texas this summer. We both love staying at unique properties rather than cookie-cutter hotels. Especially places with an interesting history. Wanting to be close to the Alamo and pedestrian River Walk, our choice was easy—the elegant Menger Hotel!   Location, location, location Built […]

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Seeing the aurora light up the night sky is certainly the biggest draw when traveling to this region of northern Canada. But plentiful winter activities in Yellowknife can easily fill your days. My daughter and I traveled here in mid-March—when aurora was active, the Ice Road frozen, and the Snow King festival was underway. It […]

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Aurora viewing in Yellowknife is consistently more reliable than in many other places in the world. So if watching Aurora Borealis—-aka the northern lights—-is on your bucket list, read on! These dazzling light displays are created by solar storms magnetically drawn toward the Earth’s atmosphere by its northern pole. In Canada, this magnetic ring (auroral […]

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