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Is Hanauma Bay the Best Snorkeling Spot in Hawaii?

Is Hanauma Bay the Best Snorkeling Spot in Hawaii?

Is Hanauma Bay the Best Snorkeling Spot in Hawaii? By Patti Morrow Hawaii is well-known for its many azure and aqua beaches that offer prime snorkeling opportunities. If you are looking for a location teeming with marine life, head to Hanauma Bay on the southeast side of Oahu. An easy 10-mile drive from Waikiki, Hanauma […]

Travel South Africa: Taming Lion’s Head in Cape Town

Travel South Africa: Taming Lion’s Head in Cape Town

Travel South Africa: Taming Lion’s Head in Cape Town By Patti Morrow September 3, 2014 “This must be one of the most beautiful views in the world,” I suggested to my brother, Steve. I stood precariously on a precipice taking in the iconic view of Table Bay and the Mother City – Cape Town, South […]

The One Thing You Must Do In St. Maarten

The One Thing You Must Do In St. Maarten

The One Thing You Must Do In St. Maarten By Patti Morrow Sailing is fun, but racing? Even better! And what better place to experience the thrill of speeding through the warm turquoise Caribbean ocean off the island of St. Maarten with the strong trade winds at your back. As part of my Carnival Cruise […]

Snowshoeing Blueprint for Beginners in Bend, Oregon

Snowshoeing Blueprint for Beginners in Bend, Oregon

Snowshoeing Blueprint for Beginners in Bend, Oregon By Patti Morrow “I am not running down that cliff!” I shouted down to Jeff my snowshoe guide, as I emerged out of the Deschutes National Forest onto the top of the awfully big… snowdrift. Unbidden, visions of my flailing body tumbling headlong downhill until the inevitable face-plant […]

Travel to Badlands National Park in South Dakota

Travel to Badlands National Park in South Dakota

Travel to Badlands National Park in South Dakota Blown Away by the Badlands. Literally. By Patti Morrow With just 48 hours to spend in Rapid City, I had already scheduled a visit to Mt. Rushmore, a drive on the Needles Highway, and a Buffalo Jeep Safari at Custer State Park. From my hotel the first […]

Foodie Finds: The Great Boston Cannoli Challenge – Mike’s vs. Modern

Foodie Finds: The Great Boston Cannoli Challenge – Mike’s vs. Modern

Foodie Finds: The Great Boston Cannoli Challenge – Mike’s vs. Modern By Patti Morrow It never gets old. Strolling through the narrow streets of Boston’s North End, known affectionately as “Little Italy,” is always a multi-sensory stimulating event. From the sumptuous smells of homemade pasta dishes wafting from the small restaurants, the vibrant New England-accented […]

The Egypt I Knew: When Western Women Were Welcomed!

The Egypt I Knew: When Western Women Were Welcomed!

The Egypt I Knew: When Western Women Were Welcomed! By Patti Morrow It was one of those milestone birthdays, over ten years ago. One of those times when you want to do something unique that will provide a lifetime of memories. Some call such places a “bucket list.” For a long time, Egypt had been […]

Bora Bora: Bungalows, Beaches, Baguettes and Black Pearls

Bora Bora: Bungalows, Beaches, Baguettes and Black Pearls

Bora Bora: Bungalows, Beaches, Baguettes and Black Pearls By Patti Morrow Declared “the most beautiful island in the world” by author James Mitchener, Bora Bora has long been considered a destination for starry-eyed honeymooners who rarely venture beyond their luxury resort. But that is changing. As more and more women are choosing to travel alone […]

Beware the Blowhole! A Fun Day at La Bufadora, Ensenada, Mexico

Beware the Blowhole! A Fun Day at La Bufadora, Ensenada, Mexico

Beware the Blowhole! A Fun Day at La Bufadora, Ensenada, Mexico By Patti Morrow “Ole!” giggled a flock of small children as they were once again pelted by the spray from the world’s second largest natural blowhole. La Bufadora, from the Spanish word “bufar” which means “snort,” is a must for any Ensenada itinerary. You […]

Travel Tip: 10 Reasons to Visit La Paz, Mexico

Travel Tip: 10 Reasons to Visit La Paz, Mexico

Travel Tip: 10 Reasons to Visit La Paz, Mexico By Patti Morrow On the shores of the Mexico’s southern Baja peninsula is La Paz, an authentic and colorful Mexican city whose name translates “the Peace.” Boasting 340 days of sunshine a year, beaches as beautiful as the Caribbean and a dessert climate that keeps the […]

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