I had a 5K swim in Hell, Michigan that I scheduled a while back. So, I was planning on going to Detroit anyway. Lisa, my partner at HJMT PR, booked me at Nicola's Books in Ann Arbor for a book tour. But before the book tour... I had a day...
Spending a Whirlwind Weekend in Boca Raton During the Book Tour
I flew in on Friday, August 5. I knew it was my sister-in-law, Andrea's birthday, and wanted to spend it with her. When I got into town, she told me she started the day with a fall. She's a new runner and tripped over a pothole and went flying. Thankfully,...
Two Week Israeli Trip Itinerary
When my brother, Ed, and sister-in-law, Andrea, asked Brian, my husband, and me to join them for their 25-anniversary trip to Israel, we said, "sure." After agreeing, my cousin, Mindy, also wanted to come, so we booked a minivan, an AirB&B, a couple of hotel rooms, and Andrea created an...
Travel Alternatives to Overbooked Destinations
After two long years of closed-down borders, quarantines, and restrictions, travel is coming back with a vengeance in the summer of 2022—if you can find a place to go that isn’t fully booked. Travelers trying to make plans for some of the most sought-after destinations, such as Italy, are finding...
Hotel Alarms
Every time I go to a hotel, well at least most times, the alarm goes off at either 5 am or 6 am. It's almost as if the housekeeping folks are playing a bad joke on the guests. How many times has it happened to you? Hotel Alarm The other...
Trying to Find the Car in the Rain
When I was in St. Petersburg with my son, Derek, we rented a car from the Tampa airport. We drove to St. Petersburg and stayed there. Since he was meeting some of his colleagues at the Tampa Bay Rays, I decided to join him later for a game. I entered...
Five Things to Do in Las Vegas
There's nothing better than going to Las Vegas, Nevada. It's a magical place where you can sit in a casino all day and gamble away your life savings or a place to shop until you drop. Whatever the case, going to Las Vegas is always a fun time. On my...
Looking for Brunch in Nashville? Try Husk
I'm amazed at the food scene in Nashville. There are so many excellent restaurants but I'm only reviewing the ones I found outstanding. Husk Restaurant was one of them. Husk Restaurant is located in Nashville in a historic residential building that was modernized on the inside. The inside is chic...
Visit Vista Verde Ranch
Are you ready to travel again? Have I got the destination for you! Visit Vista Verde Ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado! About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Stephanie Wilson, Director of Sales & Marketing at Vista Verde - a luxury guest ranch...
National Museum of African American Music Review
When I was in Nashville, I went to the National Museum of African American Music. The museum is located at 510 Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee. It's right in the heart of the city and very close to Honkey Tonk row. The museum recently opened in September 2020 and is a...