In a world that constantly pulls our attention in a hundred different directions, it’s easy to let one thing—one worry, one task, one unmet goal, overshadow everything else. We wake up thinking about what still needs to be done, what isn’t going right, or what we’re missing. And in doing so, we miss what is […]
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There’s something special about traveling with love as your destination. Our recent trip to Houston, Texas wasn’t about sightseeing for the sake of it, it was about visiting someone who holds a huge piece of our hearts: our granddaughter. From joyful train rides to poolside giggles, flavorful dinners to dartboard victories, this trip gave us
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There’s a special kind of freedom that comes with RV travel, rolling into a new town with everything you need and waking up to mountain air and open skies. Gunnison, Colorado offers that freedom in abundance. Tucked between high alpine peaks and rugged desert mesas, it’s a playground for nature lovers, off-roaders, hikers, and anyone
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Day 1: Castles, Culture & Cobblestones My adventure began at Casa Loma, Toronto’s very own fairy-tale castle perched atop a hill. With its sweeping staircases, secret passages, and lush gardens, Casa Loma feels like a step back in time. Don’t miss the tower climb for a panoramic view of the city skyline. From there, I
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Despite living in Colorado for almost 30 years, I have yet to experience its natural hot springs. For a weekend trip this year, we chose Buena Vista, Colorado. We spent a couple of days at Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn and Spa, soaking in their natural water pools and enjoying the mountain views. The picturesque views
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It was a pleasure to visit Seattle for the first time. I’ve always wanted to visit this cosmopolitan city since I saw the movie “Sleepless in Seattle” many years ago. My niece had also been stationed there by the Coast Guard aboard the Polar Star a year before this post. We arrived around noon after
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We set out on our next adventure in March 2024. To escape the snow and cold during the winter season in Colorado, we fly to different beach destinations each year. Our most frequent vacation destination has been Puerto Rico, where we frequently visit family and enjoy the warm weather. We changed destinations this year and
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We began our trip in Austin, where I tagged along with my husband for a work event. It was my first visit, and I was eager to soak up the city’s atmosphere, especially its famous music scene. Austin did not disappoint. Between exploring the downtown area and spending time in nearby crystal shops to support
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For Christmas 2023, we also flew to South Beach. With winter approaching in Colorado, sandy beaches and sunny weather appealed to us. Before moving to Colorado in the 90s, I lived in Florida for eight years. Despite living in the suburbs, I often visited Miami Beach. I remember the holidays being exciting and fun, perhaps
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This Thanksgiving, we decided to ditch the usual traditions and road-trip to the Grand Canyon. Before you came to me with the idea, our kids had already let us know they weren’t available for our annual dinner. As many of you know, we’re empty-nesters with a blended family, and getting everyone together during the holidays
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