by Mary Charleson | Feb 27, 2020 | Hawaii & South Pacific, USA
There are countless touristy boat charter trips that will take you snorkeling Kealakekua Bay from Kalua- Kona. But a fun (and much cheaper, as in FREE) way to access the area is by foot. You’ll not only get some great snorkeling in, but also a scenic day hike in and...
by Mary Charleson | Dec 16, 2019 | Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe, Hawaii & South Pacific, South Africa, South America / Central America, USA
We’ve combed the internet for some fun, inspirational, and useful gifts for travelers. Below you’ll find 8 useful, 4 cool, and 2 inspirational gifts, plus 2 more that you don’t really need – but will truly want! (be sure to read to the bottom) 8 Gifts for Travelers...
by Mary Charleson | Mar 10, 2019 | Hawaii & South Pacific, USA
Exploring Hawaiʻi’s Big Island on a scooter is one of the most carefree (and fun!) ways to discover Kona coast beaches. With warm ocean breezes, easy pull-offs to every beach, and the freedom to stop anywhere that catches your eye, this little adventure turns a simple...
by Mary Charleson | Sep 2, 2018 | USA
I’m always on the look out for tourism marketing examples, since I use them in presentations with clients in the travel industry over on my other business at FiveMinuteMarketing.com A fellow travelling friend put me onto this clever use of a chat bot named Rose being...
by Mary Charleson | Jun 21, 2018 | USA
Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon on Route 66 by motorcycle, with a return through Zion National Park is a fabulous ride. Guys – you may have dreamed of doing this drive with a buddy, but if you need some persuading words to have your girlfriend or wife join you,...
by Mary Charleson | May 8, 2018 | Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe, USA
Author note: This piece was originally published in the Vancouver Sun in 2017. Having just set my son off at the airport for his 4th trip to Europe, and third time doing it solo, I am struck at the vision I had to travel as I did with him at the time of writing this...
