Even with business travel, it’s wonderful when you can take some time to explore the city you’re visiting. Not sure what to see or do? There are usually helpful ideas, maps and schedules at these places: Local tourist office Your hotel’s concierge or front desk Online site for the local visitor and convention bureau Online [...]
Santorini is tops in my bucket list for an extended visit, a long working vacation. I visited Santorini as a cruise stop when on the Emerald Princess, so I only had one day to enjoy a place that I’ve dreamed about forever. The dreams have only been enhanced now that I’ve been there and I [...]
I met a very friendly group of young folks in Glasgow, Scotland. They were offering free hugs in the busy Buchanan Street shopping area. Did I go for free hugs? Of course! I loved the Glasgow hospitality! I’ve heard a lot about the Free Hug Campaign through my trainings with Jack Canfield (co-Author of the [...]
I love sunsets, boats and being near water. This stunning photo taken in Daytona Beach has all three. A quick getaway weekend with my husband, sandwiched between weeks and weeks of business travel, took us to The Shores Resort in Daytona Beach. A short drive north along the beach and my husband captured this beautiful [...]
I never get tired of enjoying the scenery in the sky. A stunning sunset that lights up the heavens in a deep orange, a full moon that shines its reflection off the wing of the plane, or flying through thick cotton-ball clouds are simply amazing. For this an aisle seat is great. Gazing out the [...]
I had a weekend in between business meetings to explore several castles in Scotland, one of which was The Royal Family’s Balmoral Castle in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The Balmoral Estate began as a home built by Sir William Drummond in 1390. Throughout the years it has been occupied by King Robert II (1316-1390), Earls [...]
After a two-day business conference, I had a 5:00pm flight on the 3rd day — enough time to enjoy a quick visit in Copenhagen. I took a ride on the City Sightseeing bus (aka “Hop On Hop Off”) where I could have a flexible schedule. While touring the harbor area of this Danish city, there [...]
