by Marybeth Bond | May 13, 2016 | NORTH AMERICA, Travel, Travel
North America Quebec City is a delicious slice of old Europe and North America. Quebecers like to say that their capital city is like France without the jet lag. You’ll love the aimlessly wandering and narrow (and safe) streets, passing boulangeries, old...
by Marybeth Bond | Apr 2, 2016 | Hawaii, Adventure, Family, Travel, Luxury
As the jet makes its arching descent across Hilo Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii, we’re mesmerized by the tropical tableau below–translucent blue water fringed with green rolling hills. The couple across the aisle compares the scenery to...
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 2, 2016 | British Columbia, Canada, Travel
Canadian Bargains This fall is a great time to discover Canada and take advantage of our strong US dollar that buys approximately 1.3 Canadian dollars. Explore the Gulf Islands From wildlife spotting to wine tasting, the Gulf Islands off the coast of southern...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 7, 2016 | Hawaii, Family, Luxury
Beat the winter blues by heading to Maui to swim with turtles before breakfast try stand-up paddle boarding at noon and barbecue with your family as the sun melts into the ocean. Now beachfront Kaanapali Alli luxury condominiums, located in Lahaina on Maui’s...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 4, 2016 | Montreal, New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville, Colorado, Texas
Where can you find the best jazz, rock, folk, or symphony? From Austin to Nashville, Chicago to Branson, here are top ten music cities in North America. 1. New Orleans, Louisiana, www.neworleanscvb.com “New Orleans bleeds music – it’s in the air, in the water, in the...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 2, 2016 | Wine Country, Travel
Visitors to San Francisco and locals head to the Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Carneros, or Santa Barbara to taste and discover new varietals at the many of the wineries and wine country towns. Consider these California wine pairings: Sauvignon Blanc & Oysters. A...