It seems, these days, everyone knows at least one person with a chronic illness. This could be diabetes, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis or any number of other incurable diseases or disorders. Some people with such illnesses choose not to travel or cannot because of their condition. But many do …
With all the natural beauty that abounds in the Arizona desert, you would think there would be no need for any aesthetic enhancements to the landscape. While true, the Hacienda Del Sol Ranch Resort in Tucson has managed to improve on what Mother Nature has provided. **Disclaimer: This was a …
You may know Tecate for its beer, but did you know, this little border town has arts, culture, gastronomy, wine and natural beauty? Well, it has all that and more. Initially, Tecate has the feel of a tired small city. However, after spending a bit more time there I came …
Whether you are visiting Ensenada Mexico as a port-o-call during a cruise or you are doing a weekend escape you will find plenty to do. In many ways, Ensenada is like other coastal Mexican towns that welcome cruisers and vacationers. Like Cancun and Cozumel, to name a few, there are …
Just two hours south of San Diego in Baja California, Mexico, you will find a lesser known Pacific coast wine region; Valle de Guadalupe (Valle). Valle rivals California’s Napa Valley. This region marked by arid weather, moderate temperatures rugged mountains and tranquil valleys is a prime location for growing grapes …
San Diego, Tijuana and Rosarito, Mexico If you have a passport, theoretically, you can hop the line between San Diego and northern Baja Mexico in just a matter of minutes or hours (depending on the lines at the border crossing). So, traveling to both is not a huge deal once …
Autumn arrived this past weekend in Cecil County MD (although not officially) with a chill in the air almost as if on cue for the start of Milburn Orchards’ Fall Festival Weekends. Every Saturday and Sunday through the end of October, Milburn Orchards will host a different themed event. This …
At the southern-most tip of New Jersey sits Cape May, the Nation’s Oldest Seashore Resort, which bears the distinction of being a National Historic Landmark. Shaded streets lined with Victorian homes and functioning gaslights, are the hallmark of this seaside retreat. Twenty-five years ago, Cape May was a sleepy little …
I can’t think of a better way to experience the sun, surf and the sonic boom of an F-22 Raptor airplane than the Atlantic City Airshow: Thunder over the Boardwalk. If this sounds like a near perfect day to you, as it does to me, read on. I lived …
There are certain things that you can expect at any agricultural-based county or state fair: the smell of carney food, livestock, 4-H exhibits and the thrill of the Midway. This month (July) you have your pick between the Cecil County (Maryland) Fair and the Delaware State Fair. I had the …
A sure sign of summer in Cecil County MD is cherry picking at Milburn Orchards. it is something of a tradition to venture to the country for farm fresh produce.
When my husband, Bill, suggested we spend a few days in Rome, Italy before we embark on our recent Mediterranean cruise I must admit I felt lukewarm about the prospect. Rome or even Italy for that matter seemed a bit cliche. It certainly did not head up my list of …
