Our 3-Day Sicily Itinerary
After spending seven days in Puglia, one day in Matera, and one day in Maratea, we headed to Sicily for three days. Sicily deserves more than three days, especially for…
One Day in Taormina, Sicily, Italy
I first visited Taormina, Sicily, during a cruise stop. We spent half the day touring Mount Etna, the nearby volcano, and a small amount of time walking the town streets….
An Italian Surprise: The Town of Maratea, Italy and its Christ the Redeemer Statue
Did you know there is a gigantic (70 feet tall) Christ the Redeemer Statue in Italy looming over the Tyrrhenian Sea? After our road trip through Puglia and a wonderous…
Visiting Matera, Italy
When my brother-in-law visited Puglia, Italy, he came home raving about a town built into a cave-filled mountain we had to visit. When researching a Puglia trip, you are likely…
A Puglia Road Trip: One Week in Puglia, Italy
I set off in March with my father and two teen boys for a visit to a lesser-traveled area of Italy, Puglia. I was delighted by the seaside limestone towns…
What to Do in Bari, Italy in One Day
Bari is a large port city on the Adriatic Sea with a historic old town filled with delightful alleyways. It is famous for its ear-shaped pasta, orecchiette. We visited it…
Western Caribbean Cruise: Roatan, Honduras; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; and Galveston, Texas
The goals for my family’s February vacations are relaxation, ease, and warm weather. For this year’s break, we chose a Western Caribbean cruise with Royal Caribbean, which included a new…
A Girl’s Trip to Miami- Three Days in Miami, Florida
I am blessed that one of my best girlfriends, Lisa, has a condo in Miami, Florida, so I had the opportunity to enjoy a three-day girls’ trip to Miami! We…
Southern New Mexico Road Trip
My goal was to see my 50th US state, New Mexico. Since I love caves and nature, I was most interested in seeing Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands National Park….