Mayakoba, Playa Mujeres, Maroma, and Cancun

Early in January, I (Becky) conducted site inspections with a few Travel Experts colleagues from the Southeastern region.  I just love hanging with these smart, savvy ladies who are...

Arm Chair Traveler: Shelter in Place at Hermitage Bay

So here is sit in my comfy chair overlooking my outside deck dreaming of the last time I experienced total Caribbean Bliss—at Hermitage Bay.

Remembering Tuscany

My favorite part about travel is the memories it creates.  Images of dramatic hillsides, crayon blue oceans and bright flora fill my soul.  They mix with a remembered scent of bougainvillea, fresh...

Christmas on Anna Maria Island

Every few years, my family spends time together over Christmas in a warm destination.  We live all over the United States and sometimes it’s tough to spend extended time together----just being a...

Villa Tuscany

The sun rises and I hear the rooster crowing outside my window at the break of dawn.  I quietly slip out of my bed and walk down the stairs to brew myself a cup of tea.  The tractors in the...
Remembering Tuscany

Remembering Tuscany

My favorite part about travel is the memories it creates.  Images of dramatic hillsides, crayon blue oceans and bright flora fill my soul.  They mix with a remembered scent of bougainvillea, fresh baked bread and underground wine cellars to create a perfect moment in...

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Christmas on Anna Maria Island

Christmas on Anna Maria Island

Every few years, my family spends time together over Christmas in a warm destination.  We live all over the United States and sometimes it’s tough to spend extended time together----just being a family. Our destination of choice this year was Anna Maria Island outside...

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Villa Tuscany

Villa Tuscany

The sun rises and I hear the rooster crowing outside my window at the break of dawn.  I quietly slip out of my bed and walk down the stairs to brew myself a cup of tea.  The tractors in the vineyards start up and I can hear their faint rumble in the distance.  I walk...

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