Culinary Travels
Stories and recipes from our travels!
Amalfi Dreams
By Chelsea Ferguson Linde – I was at my peak. I had a 60-day wedding countdown on my mind, excessive amounts of obligations tied to family and friends, the weight of a busy season at work, and the overwhelming feeling that I could not “do it all”. My solution, a well-deserved girls-getaway with my life-long …
A Handy Guide to Plant-Powered Summer Getaways
Ah, summer vacation! Even though our school years may be over, the prospect of a relaxing getaway during the languid months of June, July, and August is exhilarating! Whether you’re attending a wedding or planning a sojourn to a sunny beach spot, it still feels like summer break. And even though we may toss our …
Road Trippin’…Hitting the Road in an RV
RV travel is having a moment. As summer approaches and “safer at home” restrictions are relaxing, many people are looking for creative ways to vacation yet maintain social distancing. Recently, my oldest son and I needed to travel from Florida to Massachusetts to retrieve his belongings from his college dorm. His university, like so many …
Flying First Class…Is It Worth It?
When did you last fly first class? Do you remember when flying was fun? Today, we live in a time of enhanced security which translates to longer lines, restrictions on carry-on items, and even the occasional pat-down at the airport. Seriously folks, who wants to take their shoes off in public? While nothing can be …
South Seas Island Resort
A Tropical Escape…Closer Than You May Think! South Seas Island Resort…such an exotic sounding destination. It is indeed a tropical oasis located at the tip of a barrier island, surrounded by turquoise waters, blessed with balmy temperatures year-round, offering a variety of accommodations to suit the most discriminating traveler. All this and you don’t …
SOBEWFF… Is It Worth It?
The annual South Beach Food and Wine Festival is held over five days at the end of February. As a first-time attendee I didn’t really know what to expect. There were SO many events and tickets are not cheap! The “$100 and under” category offered “Buddha and Bellinis” for only $35; first you participate in …
Valet Parking… Is It Worth It?
On a recent trip to a resort area hotel, I needed to decide whether to valet park. I was traveling with my daughter and her Technology Student Association team for a competition and we had LOTS of stuff with us. While valet parking might make it easier to unload and load, I recently committed to …