On our way to find adventure in the rainforest! We were staying at the spectacular Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort on the west side of Costa Rica on the Pacific Ocean in the Guanacaste Province, where it was HOT and dry. The climate of the Guanacaste Province is tropical with an average temperature of 83ºF year round. However, we …
Why are handcrafted cocktails so popular? Gone are the days of using bottled juices for making cocktails. They have been replaced by delicious freshly squeezed fruit juice and garden-grown herbs. Artisan food and drink is “the bomb” and we are the lucky recipients. Those outdated, average ingredients can be used in a pinch (when stuck on …
Honestly? What was I thinking? I have just returned from nine fabulously, amazing days at a luxury resort in Costa Rica and I am all warm and relaxed. Today I am traveling to Boston, MA where the weather is ridiculously cold and rainy (especially for a So Cal woman) Yikes! Several months ago I discovered this …
Always on a mission to find outstanding, luxurious accommodations within a spectacular landscape, we discovered it once again in the vibrant country of Costa Rica. We planned this exciting Costa Rican adventure many months ago and both Craig and I were happily anticipating the very best luxury travel in Costa Rica. We wanted to combine the relaxation and amenities of …
A Costa Rica Vacation! #woohoo We are no longer calling it the Bucket List… checking off one more on the Adventure List! Craig and I are off to Costa Rica for a well deserved vacation. We plan to shed the stress of everyday life and embrace the Pura Vida lifestyle! These city slickers will be …
Our very personal tour of Florence, Italy through the eyes of our son Nick. This particular trip to Florence was actually a personal tour given to us by our son Nick who was studying abroad. It was a perfect time for Craig and I to travel to Italy and just enjoy the glorious city from a local’s …
Simply Real Health Don’t you just love it when you come across something fantastic and you are certain it will delight virtually every person you know? Me too! For quite some time I have been happily following Sarah Adler who created Simply Real Health “A company on a mission to teach people how to live a healthy life, made …
If you were to line up ten different people and ask them to describe a perfect afternoon in San Francisco, you would undoubtedly receive ten different answers. San Francisco is a shopper’s paradise, a foodie’s dream vacation and a photographer’s delight. The city will easily captivate every one of it’s millions of visitors. We travel to …
The excitement is building and it is that time of year to anticipate who will win at The Academy Awards. On Sunday, February 22nd, The Oscars will be televised around the globe and I am so excited! Watching the Oscars at my house is sacred. No talking unless spoken to. Thank goodness for the pause button! …
What to do when it rains in Seattle. Funny question. My answer is everything. There is everything to do in one of the most stunning cities in the world. Seattlites don’t want us to know that it really doesn’t rain as much as people say it does. In February, if you check your weather app on your …
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