by Mary Charleson | Sep 29, 2022 | USA
You’d think that discovering a little-known but great wine producer in Chelan, Washington would start with a referral, or perhaps a random road stop and tasting, while touring the area. But our discovery of Cheval Cellars Winery started with a campsite search. It was...
by Mary Charleson | Jul 13, 2022 | USA
Revenge travel flying in summer 2022? You’re best to pack your patience in that carry on! There’s no dictionary definition yet, but industry professionals say the term “revenge travel” is starting to catch on. While this media buzzword originated in 2021 when the...
by Mary Charleson | Apr 7, 2022 | Canada, Travel industry news, USA
Travel at a tipping point Travel was at a tipping point prior to the pandemic. Many popular destinations such as Venice and Barcelona, were suffering from over tourism, through crowding, and strains put on local infrastructure that pitted visitors against locals. But...
by Mary Charleson | Feb 15, 2022 | Hawaii & South Pacific, USA
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona At first glance, the thought of a manta ray snorkel, swimming in the ocean at night with a creature larger than yourself, might seem like a non-starter. But Manta Rays, we were soon to learn, with their wingspan sometimes exceeding 15...
by Mary Charleson | Oct 25, 2021 | USA
Located in the state of Utah, and solidly in our universe, Bryce Canyon is quite frankly – out of this world. While the Grand Canyon may take the prize for Miss Popularity, Bryce is a hands down winner for stunning, unique beauty. Sitting high on an 8,000ft...
by Mary Charleson | Apr 30, 2021 | Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Europe, South Africa, South America / Central America, USA, When a pandemic strikes
It’s safe to say that many of us would love to get back to traveling in 2021, and it’s quite likely we will – at least locally and domestically where restrictions allow. Many have pegged their hopes on the last quarter of 2021 to open up...