5 Reasons to Use a Travel Advisor
When a friend recently told me about a planned luxury vacation that included custom itineraries with binders containing thoughtfully chosen reservations, maps, and photos, I wanted to learn more. Said...
View ArticleFall Reading List
Oh, fall, how I love you. Besides the trees morphing into heavenly golden hues and everywhere you turn things are “pumpkin-spiced,” it’s also the best time to curl up with a cup of tea and a good book....
View ArticleOregon Wine Country Weekend
Wine country in autumn is one of my favorite kind of vacations. That’s why I recently planned a trip the Willamette Valley with a group of like-minded girlfriends. Our destination was the historic town...
View ArticleWhen Kids Take Travel Shots
Once a year I go through my bevy of photos with the intent of creating one-of-a-kind albums and grandparent holiday gifts. The collection usually includes action shots of my kids and various scenic...
View ArticleThe Road to Publication: A Writer’s Journey
There’s a Chinese proverb that says a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. This means that even the longest and most difficult ventures must have a starting point. Over the years,...
View ArticleYour Literary Gift Giving Guide
I love getting books as gifts as much as I love giving them. Here’s a thought this holiday season, support your local bookseller and buy something fun for your friends and family! I’ve collected some...
View Article10 Things for Your Travels in the New Year
1. A healthy dose of optimism: It’s not easy to shrug off the doom and gloom that the media is shoving down our throats these days. It’s also not easy to leave worry at home and jump on a plane to a...
View ArticleElements of a Mother-Daughter Trip
I adore a good mother-daughter trip. Not only are these getaways an excuse to travel, they offer a rare time to bond. There’s something about being on neutral ground, minus the usual distractions, that...
View ArticleFive Books for Your Spring Reading
It’s been a long while since I’ve blogged. For those who are accustomed to regular posts, please forgive me. I’ve been in the throes of book launch business, in giddy (and terribly anxious)...
View ArticleThe Place That Grounds You
Not too long ago, I felt as if I might implode. The schedule of my daily life was buzzing around me like a swarm of angry honeybees. The family dog required surgery, the house was torn apart for a...
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