Miami – Top Ten Sights to See

Voted by locals as the peak experiences in their hometown; Tango down the colorful streets of Little Havana, sunbathe at the best-loved beaches, swim  with dolphins, meet the manatees, discover the best museums or wander through lush gardens. Key Biscayne Beaches The northernmost island in the Florida Keys is tranquil and serene with pristine beaches. [...]

Women Travel Statistics

Women’s Spending Power=$7 Trillion Women account for 85% of all consumer purchases including everything from autos to health care Women represent the majority of the online mark* Women– young, old, single, married, widowed and gutsy are fueling an explosive growth in travel industry.Estimates are that women will spend some $125 billion on travel in the [...]

Top Five Quirky Things to do in Kyoto, Japan

First of all, is it safe to travel to Japan now?  I just returned from a trip to Japan and I am pleased to report that Japan is safe to travel to. Of course it’s advisable to avoid Fukushima, where the earthquake and tsunami struck over a year ago, but the rest of Japan is [...]

Ten Best Travel Books for Adventurous Professional Travelers. France. Italy.

“Books to spark your wanderlust for travel to France, Italy and beyond,” was the subject of an interview I recently did with PBS (Public Broadcasting Service).   What do you think of the ten best books I recommended? France: A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway,  La Seduction by Elaine Sciolino. The Piano Shop on the Left [...]

Ten Things to Pack in your Cruise or Travel Bag

What should every traveler pack whether for a trip by land or sea? Don’t forget the dental floss. 1. A large safety-pin or a clothespin to fully close the hotel or cruise ship cabin drapes. 2. Passport and a photocopy. Before you go make a PDF of your passport and full trip itinerary and store [...]

Meeting the locals at an Indian Village in Panama

In the far northwestern corner of Panama, tucked up next to the border with Costa Rica, the relatively undiscovered Bocas del Toro islands not only have both beautiful beaches and captivating marine animals, but this archipelago also contains intact indigenous Indian culture. In some locations, respectful visitors can be welcomed in an Ngobe Indian village. [...]

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    Women’s Spending Power=$7 Trillion Women account for 85% of all consumer purchases including everything from autos to health care Women represent the majority of the online mark* Women– young, old, single, married, widowed and gutsy are fueling an explosive growth in travel industry.Estimates are that women will spend some $125 billion on travel in the [...]

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  • Disaster Tip: Panama Provides Emergency Medical Insurance

    Disaster Tip: Panama Provides Emergency Medical Insurance

    If you’re a thoughtful Gutsy Traveler, before you leave on a trip, you check to make sure that you’re covered by health insurance. Here’s good news from Panama. As an official Panamanian brochure states, “If you are a tourist and have a medical emergency, Panama gives you free insurance for 30 days.” The flyer says [...]

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