by Penny Zibula | May 25, 2018 | Accommodation, North America
Make the Most of Your Hampton Visit at this Business and Family-Friendly Hotel Hampton, Virginia is one of those towns that travelers all-too-often passed through on their way to other destinations. But it is also a town whose time has come to be a destination in its... by Penny Zibula | Jan 14, 2018 | North America
An Amana Colonies Living Treasure In rural Southern Iowa lie the Amana Colonies – seven in all – where time moves slowly and sweetly. Among the gentle people, in the community of West Amana, live Michele Maring (pronounced Mah-ring) Miller and her husband... by Penny Zibula | Dec 29, 2017 | Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Travel
The Good, The Great, and the Bittersweet As I write my last post for 2017, it’s 26˚F outside. There’s no snow on the ground, but it’s bloody cold! I’m sitting in the comfy recliner in my warm office, wrapped in a cozy blanket, lap desk and laptop resting securely on... by Penny Zibula | Dec 22, 2017 | Accommodation, North America, Travel, Travel Tips
Your Gateway to Affordable Family Vacations. Surrounded on three sides by ocean, Tybee Island, Georgia is a beach lovers paradise. Every summer families, couples, and individuals flock to its shores in search of fun and relaxation. But not everyone enjoys crowds,... by Penny Zibula | Dec 8, 2017 | Food & Beverage, North America, Travel, Travel Tips
Indulge Your Senses and Don’t Forget to Share Do you love fine chocolate? If the answer is yes, do I have a scoop for you! The next time you’re in Ponte Vedra or St. Augustine, Florida, – the lucky people who live there already know – be sure to pamper... by Penny Zibula | Nov 2, 2017 | Accommodation, Europe, Food & Beverage, North America, Travel
Diary of a Some-Time Cruisaholic and Her Cruise-Shy Husband (Part 1. Days 1-5 Aboard the Westerdam) Traveling by cruise ship means different things to different people. To some, it’s a haven for the lazy and shallow. To others, it’s the only way to go. For me, it’s...