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Henry Miller travel quote

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” ~ Henry Miller

Stay 90 feet above the Peruvian Amazon

For more than 30 years, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica has served as the innovator and remained the only true luxury rainforest lodge in the Peruvian Amazon. Bringing a thrilling new experience to guests, Inkaterra has constructed a Canopy Tree House perched

The sock cave

When packing, consider rolling your socks up and placing them in your shoes.  The inside of shoes is wasted space and this is a great way to make use of it. Now if you have really stinky shoes, you might be charged with “sock torture.”

Pam Ann Safety Demonstration

This is hilarious…but if you are afraid of flying, I would skip it!

Mammoth’s slope side budget digs

What I have always loved about Mammoth is that there are plenty of budget accommodations to be found…from Motel 6 to cheap condos for rent. But when booking this last trip to Mammoth I found that one of the best budget accommodations in town was the lea

Unique Inns

Established in 1982, Unique Inns is one of North America’s first bed and breakfast innkeeping organizations. Every member inn is operated by experienced innkeepers, who are committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality, generous amenities,

“A cause des garcons”

Had this fabulous French tune in my head all weekend and I thought I would pass it along…the song is called “A Cause Des Garcons” and is by the uber-talented Yelle…enjoy!

Sublime tranquility in Oia

Clinging to the cliffs of the magical Greek isle of Santorini, the Katikies Hotel is a white refuge hanging above the deep blue Aegean Sea. Although this five star hotel is known for it’s stunning views and fabulous service, some guests are surpris

The sun makes an appearance

The sun peaking through the clouds in the Anza Borrego Desert….the largest state park in the contiguous United States lies between Palm Springs and San Diego in California….the desert covers 600,000 acres.

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