Category Archives: travel

America’s Happiest Seaside Town

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Suzanne

In 2016, Southern Living Magazine readers voted Stuart, Florida “America’s Happiest Seaside Town.” It ranked above some amazing coastal towns in California, Oregon, Maine and the Carolina’s’ to earn that distinction. I imagine the voting criteria included things like, location, … Continue reading →

Posted in florida, florida's coasts, travel | Tagged active life, art and culture, beach life, casual living, coastal living, feed the soul, good living, happy places, leisurely life, outdoor life, retirement life, seaside towns, slow down, small towns, southern charm, where to retire | 8 Comments

Three Days in Paris

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Suzanne

Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and it’s charms are spellbinding. So much so that we have visited here several times and still love returning. On a recent visit, we stayed at the Westin Hotel, … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, travel | Tagged champagne, Eifel Towel, gourmet food, leisure, Louvre, macaroons, Paris, paris cafe, photography, romantic vacations, travel | 12 Comments

Touring the British Isles Aboard the Caribbean Princess

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Suzanne

We embarked from Southhampton, England on May 1st aboard the Caribbean Princess for a twelve day cruise of the British Isles. Ports of call included Guernsey, Cork, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Kirkwall, Invergordon, Edinburgh and LeHavre. The itinerary was the main … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, travel | Tagged British Isles, Caribbean Princess, Cork, Cruisecritic, Dublin, Edinburgh, Etours, Giant's Causeway, Guernsey, Invergordon Tours, Ireland, Irish Tours, Scotland | 5 Comments

Celebrity Eclipse Transatlantic

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Suzanne

When we booked this cruise, our intention was to use the ship as transportation to Europe, where we would continue our travels. The cost was comparable to airline travel, and we had an added bonus of room and board daily, while traveling in … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on May 22, 2017 by Suzanne | Tagged Celebrity Eclipse, photography, Repositioning cruises, transatlantic cruises, travel | 2 Comments

Sail Away

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Suzanne

Malcolm and I have set sail on a thirteen night Transatlantic cruise to South Hampton, England, aboard the Celebrity Eclipse. This cruise is commonly referred to as a “re-positioning” cruise, which means that there will be lots of sea days and very few ports … Continue reading →