by Marybeth Bond | Jan 30, 2014 | Luxury, NORTH AMERICA, Featured, Florida
Naples is a place with two Ritz Carlton’s, private clubs crowded with Bentleys, Rolls-Royces and Ferraris and tons of shopping areas boasting Tiffany’s, Cartier and Louis Vuitton. Oh yes, there are also lovely beaches and exquisite dining. Shopping,...
by Marybeth Bond | Dec 25, 2013 | NORTH AMERICA, Dining, Featured, Family, Travel, Florida
When temperatures drop, I would rather chill on the beach than catch a chill. Growing up in Ohio, we endured the long, cold, grey winters. For several years we made the two-day car trip to Fort Myers to soak in the sun. Recently I visited Florida’s west coast...
by Marybeth Bond | Aug 27, 2013 | NORTH AMERICA, Alaska, California, Florida
From Florida to Michigan, Calif. and Beyond. Visit Our National Wildlife Refuges To really explore an area and see birds and animals, you’ll want to get out of your car. But sometimes time is short, or you want to get the lay of the land before you set out on foot. No...
by Marybeth Bond | Apr 30, 2013 | Luxury, Chicago, NORTH AMERICA, Wine Country, California, Featured, Travel, Romance, Florida, Illinois
All destinations are not created equal. Picking the right location for natural beauty, relaxation, superb dining and stunning sunsets can make a difference when you’re falling in love or recharging your relationship. Tips: Buy a rose, pull off the petals and sprinkle...
by Claire Cudahy | Mar 19, 2013 | Cruises, Hawaii, ISLANDS, Florida, Travel
Sometimes hiding Easter eggs in the backyard just doesn’t cut it. So how about giving your kids a treat this year with a hunt aboard, say, a cruise ship? MSC Cruises is one such cruise line that is geared towards families and Easter festivities. Not only do kids...
by Marybeth Bond | Feb 8, 2013 | Women Travel, Luxury, sarasota, NORTH AMERICA, Montreal, Wine Country, Chicago, Carmel & Monterey, All Countries, California, Hawaii, ISLANDS, Canada, Featured, Florida, Romance, Illinois
Pick the perfect romantic destination for you and your loved one with a little help from The Gutsy Traveler and our good friends at Marriott International!