by Penny Zibula | Oct 21, 2016 | Accommodation, Food & Beverage, North America, Travel, Travel Tips
Where every detail says “Bienvenue” The entire hotel was under major renovation, and Simon and I expected a certain amount of chaos and inconvenience. What we found instead was a warm welcome and a peek into the bright future of Hotel Pur. Ironically, Hotel PUR wasn’t... by Penny Zibula | Oct 7, 2016 | Road Reads
The A B Cs of Murder Simon and I have read all kinds of fiction and nonfiction audio books to pass the miles on long road trips. From books that made us think to stories that gave us chills. With the exception of romance novels, we’ve covered most genres. Lately,... by Penny Zibula | Sep 23, 2016 | Hints for Happier Travels, North America
Here’s How to Avoid Letting Additional Expenses Turn Your Vacation Into a Nightmare. Congratulations! Your ticket was drawn, and you’re the lucky winner of a free vacation. Now what? One of the first things you’ll need to consider is whether or not you can... by Penny Zibula | Jul 28, 2016 | Accommodation, Europe
Hospitality and Heart Define this Costa Brava Hotel As we drove slowly through the center of Girona in search of our accommodations, what we saw was anything but awe-inspiring. Perhaps it was the long drive from Guadalajara, or the fact that we were just plain tired,... by Penny Zibula | May 11, 2016 | Food & Beverage, North America, Weekly Wow!
No Visit to Savannah Could Be Complete Without It. It was Summer, 1988, and we were sweltering in Savannah, GA. Our boys were seven and five, and we had taken them to Hilton head, SC for a week at the beach. By the time Wednesday rolled around, we were all itching for... by Penny Zibula | Mar 11, 2016 | Central and South America, Food & Beverage, Weekly Wow!
It May Not Be Fast Food, But It Definitely is Good Food. The car thermometer read 38 degrees. This might be considered to have been on the cool side, except for the fact that in Panama, temperature is measured in celsius. Yes, it was around 100 degrees fahrenheit on...