I spent the weekend in Delray Beach, Florida, staying at one of the oldest hotels around called, The Colony Hotel on Atlantic Avenue. In between visiting my dad, I went to some local restaurants and dessert places which I talk about below. Where to stay in Delray Beach, Florida: Colony...
Five Things to Do in Glenwood Springs Colorado?
Glenwood Springs, Colorado has a lot to offer both couples and families. Check out my five top things to do in Glenwood Springs, Colorado: Go to Iron Mountain Hot Springs This is for mostly adults. There are a variety of hot tubs filled with natural hot spring water. The tubs...
Weekend Getaway: Glenwood Springs, Colorado
I flew into Denver International Airport on a Thursday morning. My cousin, Mindy, picked me up and we drove directly to the mountains. Glenwood Springs is about three hours from Denver. As you drive to the mountains, you see Loveland, then Copper Mountain and A-Basin, followed by Vail, then Glenwood...
Quarantine Getaway: Copake Falls, New York
When our friends asked my husband and me if we wanted to spend a weekend quarantining with them, we jumped at the opportunity. We've been staying very low key and haven't seen anyone, including family since this pandemic started in March 2020. Our friends bought a home in Copake Falls,...
Need Something to Do? Go for a Bike Ride in Westchester County!
If you feel couped up and you're looking for something to do this weekend, check out this trail in Westchester County. It is a paved, multi-use trail spanning 36.2 miles through Westchester County, 22.1 miles comprise the North County Trailway, from Eastview in the Town of Greenburgh north to Putnam...
Want a Quick Escape in the Midst of COVID-19?
If you are looking for a quick getaway in the midst of COVID-19, then you may find the following ideas interesting and worth pursuing. (Full-Disclosure -- I have never been to any of these suggestions. So, I do not endorse them. However, I found the suggestions interesting. They were offered...
Places to Stay in Jacksonville
*This is part 2 of a 3 part story about traveling to Jacksonville, Florida. Dawn, a running friend, and I went to the Donna Marathon to race in the half marathon. It was a fabulous race and you can learn more about it on my ATriathletesDiary.com blog. --- If you're...
Jacksonville in 48 Hours
This was previously published in March and was part 1 of a series of 3 articles. Now that things are opening up again, I thought I would republish for those visiting Jacksonville in the near future. ------ Jacksonville has so much to offer and thanks to the Jacksonville Tourism Board,...
Should You Fly During COVID-19?
Tips on Flying Provided I took a flight to Florida a few weeks ago. When I got on the plane at JFK, I was a nervous wreck! I always fly Delta. I'm very loyal to that airline and have racked up many frequent flyer miles. How did it go? Delta...
Disney’s Technology – Magic Band and Magical App!
This is a blog post I wrote before the pandemic. Since Disney will be opening soon, I thought it would be appropriate to post. ------- It's been a while since I went to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. But when I was there, I realized there are two things that...