When John’s 8th grade trip to Universal was cancelled in March 2020 we promised to make it up to him. At long last, that day has come! We arrived in Universal Orlando today with six teen boys in tow, including my two and four of John’s friends. Whit and I flew down early in the… Read More
The lacrosse tournament started today and the boys ended up with not a single overlapping game. With Whit scheduled at 8, 10 and 12, followed by John at 2, 4 and 6, we decided that Honey would spend the day at the field and I’d spend the day at the resort. I had John in… Read More
I love it when lacrosse brings us somewhere new and our long weekend in Asheville, North Carolina is a prime example of that! Honey and I last visited a couple of decades ago, seeking adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains and history at the Biltmore. Here with the boys, we are seeking dreamy summer nights,… Read More
This week I had the opportunity to join a small group of luxury travel advisors in the Southeast at a seminar on Lindblad Expeditions. Capitan Andrew Cook, Expedition Leader Doug Gould and others shared what makes Lindblad Expeditions the global leader in expedition travel since 1958. I left excited to get back to my office… Read More
Over the last couple of years, I’ve spent a couple of nights at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort. This is an extra-affordable option at Universal, with a few perks included. There are two parts to Endless Summer – Dockside Inn & Suites and Surfside Inn & Suites. Surfside Inn & Suites The feeling here is relaxed… Read More
A photo from Whit’s baptism popped up in my memories yesterday and moved me to tears. We only get them in our homes to nurture, love and grow for such a short time in the tapestry of life. So far, I’ve raised them without regret. I’ve tried to make sure they wake up every single… Read More
Our last day in port was spent at Royal Caribbean’s private island, Coco Cay. Our day started by being among the first off the ship. We dropped our stuff in chairs and headed straight to our port adventure – Swimming with the Pigs on Treasure Island! After a short boat ride to the island, we… Read More