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Small Ship Expedition Cruising A Transformative Experience Expedition cruising takes you to the world's wild places for up-close and personal encounters with wildlife and nature's wonders. The cruise may change you.The kayaks and zodiacs on board allow you to be fully immersed in the moment. These small ships can access unique ports and destinations that larger ships cannot.Have you ever felt the call of the wild? A need to commune with nature while still enjoying comfort. The new expedition ships are electric or hybrid vessels with all modern conveniences, embracing eco travel.Your fellow passengers...

The Breathtaking Norway If you are nature lover & enjoy active adventure, then you need to add Norway to your bucket list!We just returned from a 2-week land & cruise trip to Norway; 7 nights of the journey was the Svalbard Express via Hurtigruten’s Norwegian Coastal Express. Sailing form Bergen, up the beautiful Norwegian coast & to the remote Artic Archipelago of Svalbard & ending with 2 nights in the city Longyearbyen- the worlds northernmost settlement with a population greater then 1,000.This is the land of the midnight Sun. No sunrise or sunset from April 20 – August...

The Wonders Down Under- Queensland Australia When clients call about visiting Australia, I tell them to envision Australia as a large pie. Australia is about the same size as the USA. How much time and $$ one has will determine the size of the slice. Australia is open for business and the state of Queensland will wow you. Flying into the Gold Coast and staying in Surfers Paradise will give you a real appreciation for Australia’s never-ending pristine beaches. Looking for a panoramic view? Sky Point observation deck is 750ft off the ground and offers a walk-off deck!The highlight of almost...

Oahu's North Shore is a Jewel A mere hour from Honolulu's bustle, the north shore of Oahu is one of Hawaii's laid-back gems: big wave surfs, amazing beaches, and food trucks famous for garlic shrimp & kombucha. It's also home to one of my all-time favorite properties, the Turtle Bay Resort. Turtle Bay Resort has been a perennial hit with all clients lucky enough to visit. With ample down time during the pandemic, Turtle Bay invested even more back into the resort and the result is a slice of paradise.  "Turtle Bay Resort’s 1,300 acres of land includes 650 acres of permanently allocated conservation...

It's Time to Explore Kenya - Where the Modern Safari Began Kenya is one of the world's magnificent wildlife destinations! Its parks, reserves & private conservancies are home to some of the highest & most diverse populations of wildlife on the planet. Kenya's stunning landscapes from MT Kilimanjaro to the Rift Valley to the Indian Ocean beaches are mesmerizing & its people are warm & welcoming. Authentic Kenya experiences and whether you are a trekker or a luxe traveler. Make Kenya your next adventure! There is a safari experience for almost every budget. Here are two itineraries...

My blog inspiration often begins with perusing the fitness articles I’ve sent myself over the past month. Not surprisingly, only a few of the multitude ever make the share-worthy cut. Amidst deleting nonessential emails, my “learn a new word” email caught my eye: Whiffler, a noun meaning undependable, ineffective, evasive. As a fitness professional, my brain ego-puffed a categorization of myself as a non-whiffler. At least as far as exercise goes. But what about my other intentions that seem oh so much harder to hold myself to? Like calmer reactions, fewer expletives, and fewer bowls of my favorite...