The scene feels like something out of a glamorous movie: a picture-perfect Greek sea view when you gaze out from your balcony one way, a village ringing a dark blue and turquoise bay when you look to the right. If you dream of staying somewhere like this, then fly into Kalamata, Greece and head south…
Saving money on bookings and getting a good vacation deal is on everybody’s mind when planning a travel budget. In today’s world even the rich are tightening their belts! How To Save Money on Bookings Most of us travel on a budget and are therefore concerned about airfare and hotel prices. There are several strategies that…
My husband and I were making the long drive from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Portland, Oregon to see our new grandchild. Typically, we break up the road trip by staying two nights along the way. We also include some sightseeing as in this part of the country there is some magnificent scenery along the route….
As we know from Greek mythology and the writings of the ancient philosophers Aristotle and Plutarch, the mineral springs of Edipsos have been famous for their healing properties since the 4th century B.C. And it is hard to imagine a pedigree as venerable as that of the local Thermae Syllla Spa and Wellness Hotel, founded…
As overtourism (the seemingly inevitable result of mass tourism) continues to wreak havoc on popular summer travel destinations around the world, more and more travelers are seeking out less destructive alternatives. If you’re wondering how you can travel more responsibly this summer, why not consider camping? Spending time in the great outdoors allows you to…
There are so many reasons to fall in love with Maui and the abundance of delicious restaurants is one of them. When you plan your dream vacation in Maui you are probably more concerned with where to stay and where to go than where to eat. Nonetheless, knowing beforehand what are the best places to…
Is a Colombia vacation on your list when it’s time to branch out again? Or are you looking to move to the country and take advantage of the great living expenses value there? As with almost anywhere you might want to go now, the environment has changed in the last few years. You need to…
In a Colorado mountain town where 19th-century brick buildings and antler chandeliers are the norm, a stay at modern Aspen Meadows Resort, on 40 sprawling acres just outside downtown Aspen, is a delightful change of scenery for visitors — and locals. To celebrate my June birthday with a close-to-home getaway, my husband and I motored…
Trying to figure out the best time to visit to Europe can be confusing. Everyone wants to travel when the weather is nice, without fear of cold or rain getting in the way. Choosing when to go to Europe will have a large impact on your trip. It can easily break your experience if you…
The latest issue of Perceptive Travel is out now, with one story from me about what I was doing in the last February before the lockdowns: skiing in Idaho. This is a narrative on my time exploring eight different ski resorts in the southern half of the state, all within a few hours of either…
