Liebster Blog Award An award you say? Sonja from The {Happy} Travel Bug (@HappyHoyt on Twitter) nominated me for the Liebster Blog Award, which is a blogger’s way of saying “You’re one of my favorites! Good job!” (Liebster is German for “favorite”). Thank you, Sonja! The Liebster Blog Award rules are fairly simple and straightforward: When you receive the award, you post 11… Read More
Leaning Tower of Pisa at Brunch After a great night of fun, we woke up tired, but ready to take on a sea day onboard the Celebrity Reflection. Anna has been diligent about working out every single day and well, I hate her. No, I wish I could as well, but the pain in my… Read More
Celebrity Reflection in port in Basseterre, St. Kitts Some people say that it doesn’t really matter what cabin you have on your cruise because you aren’t going to be in it that much. I am proof positive that this, unfortunately, is not true. We were in St. Kitts only two weeks ago on the Celebrity… Read More
Five Spice Marinated Tofu The idea of a spa vacation or getaway often conjures up images of relaxation, massages, and delicious, but healthy dining. Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts certainly met and in most cases, exceeded my expectations. What you can expect to find is well balanced, healthy dishes that are beautifully presented and meant… Read More
Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston There are times in my life when I don’t consider myself extremely lucky, but this past weekend I felt like the luckiest girl alive. While we were in Amsterdam over New Year’s, I received a phone call informing me that I had won a prize from the Visit Massachusetts… Read More
Solstice Deck The last day of a cruise is one that I consider is a transition day back to reality. You know you’ll need to pack your bags and settle up any outstanding charges, but you try not to wait to do that until the very last second, if at all possible. I wanted my… Read More
Huge thanks to Karla for tagging me to take part in the ABCs of ravel series. If you’re tagged, please send it along so it may continue its journey around the blogosphere. A Age you went on your first international trip: I was 9-years-old when my family took a trip to Germany before the days… Read More
One of the highlights on my trip to the US Virgin Islands was my visit to Lalita Juice Bar & Health Food Restaurant. Lalita, part of the Kalima Center Inc. Health and Holistic Living, I knew I would be able to have lunch and choose anything off the menu. For most people, you go to… Read More
After an enjoyable morning out on Buck Island, this girl was hungry! As an invited guest to the US Virgin Islands, my trip was sponsored in part by the USVI and JetBlue. My schedule was jammed full of places to visit and explore and lunch and dinner reservations were also made for me, which I… Read More
My first night in St. John and my dinner plans for the evening had me going to La Tapa. Located in Cruz Bay, executive chef and owner Alexandra Ewald serves what she calls “contemporary meditarranean with its own personal interpretation.” Open seven nights a week from December through April; off season the restaurant is closed… Read More