Only a Surfer Knows the Feeling

Nearly every morning, rain or not, I ride my cruiser two blocks to the beach and walk The Bay. This daily indulgence is justified with, “Shadow does his business and gets some exercise.” In reality, the reason for my routine is all about the surf. I go to check the swell size and direction, wind, sandbars and crowds, formulating my own private surf report. Even with NOAA Buoy and Tide Reports, plus Surfline and Satellite Images updating hourly, I’m not Read More …

5 Reasons to Visit Nashville- and Never Leave Opryland

When my husband and I volunteered at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee last summer, we knew we had to visit Nashville. It had never really been on our travel radar but since we were there already, we checked into the iconic Gaylord Opryland and immediately fell in love. How had we missed this place before?! Opryland is a gigantic, luxury resort where you can find some of Nashville’s best entertainment, dining and activities all under one roof. Literally. There is Read More …

10 Places You Must Visit in 2015

Last year, I met Patricia Schultz, author of 1000 Places to See Before You Die, at the New York Times Travel Show and she generously let me pump her for information on the best destinations for boomers. Because that turned out to be such a popular post (which you can read here), I decided to ask her if she would once again share her recommendations for this year’s must-visit places. Start packing … Singapore This tiny island nation, Asia’s smallest Read More …