By far one of the less expensive experiences on the Island.   This local family run business has roots that go back generations.     The boats are large and covered for shade.    We were given a history of the area as we floated down the river.    The fern grotto was beautiful and ..read more

Palm Springs 2023 Located 2 hours from Los Angela’s this lovely town made a name for itself when movie stars would come here to vacation to get away from the craziness of Los Angelas. We visited in May and it was very hot! If you’re walking around drink plenty of water and try to do your outside site seeing in the early morning or late evening. Lots of fun artwork and be sure to visit the giant Marilyn Monroe Statue “Forever Marilyn” on Museum Way. Have a chat with Lucille Ball on 100 N Pal Canyon. Consult with former city mayor Sonny Bono Or drive by Elvis Presley honeymoon house. If y ..read more

New Orleans Original Cocktail Tour – great history very original drinks and they take you into some very unique cool bars. Jacques-Imos Cafe – Not in the French Quarter but the food is delicious and very New Orleans reservations are recommended. New Orleans Music Legends Park- Great place for music and a drink. Frenchman Street – this is where you will find true New Orleans jazz, you will need to drive or take an uber but if you love music you wont regret it (check out The Spotted Cat) Court of Two Sisters (be sure to touch the doors and read the story as to why when you enter)- a little price ..read more

Covid in 2020 saw both my husband and I out of work for the first time since we had met. With so much of America left to see, we planned a road trip from California to Texas, via Montana. We spent the first few days in Burbank, California with my son David and his wife Ani. On June 20, we left on our great American COVID roadtrip. We stopped in a small ghost town in California, where there were minimal visitors. We saw a few interesting things along the way. We made our way through the Mojave desert, and even found a town for sale ..read more

In Las Vegas if you get tired of the bright lights, smoke and slot machines, you can drive 41 miles east of Las Vegas to Valley of Fire State Park. With The Muddy Mountains and white and red rocks its a perfect escape from the city where one can relax while enjoying a beautiful natural preserve. Several of the spots are a hike, a few more challenging then others but if I was able to make the hike so it couldn’t be too difficult. Entrance to the park is $10.00 per car load be sure to get a map and stop at the visitor center for some history of the area as well as suggestions of what to see depe ..read more

We took the Death Valley Experience tour, Hal was our guide, cost was $265. each (there are discounts for children or additional adults ). We reserved about a week in advance. The tour is a little pricey, but worth every bit. We had limited time in the park and Hal was able to get us to many places that our sedan could not have driven safely. We saw Badwater Basin, Artist Canyon, Devils Golf Course, Echo Canyon and abandoned miners area that we were able to explore. Hal had great stories about the area, it was nice to sit back and enjoy the scenery. Lunch is included in the tour, at the gener ..read more

The West rim of The Grand Canyon is about a 2 hour drive from Las Vegas. The area is part of the Hualapai Indian Nation and has a different feel and look from the South Rim of the canyon (near Flagstaff). Driving to the west rim from the city you pass through the magical Joshua Tree Forest, these trees seem to almost have individual personalities and look like they are waving to you as you drive past them. At The West Rim of The Grand Canyon, you cannot drive through the park, like you can on the south rim. Instead you enter through the Welcome Center and are given a variety of options for yo ..read more

What’s the Capitol of Alaska? Jeuno A mix of modern and historical buildings lined the streets as we made our way up the hill to the Capitol, it was small with a statue of William Seward out front and the history of how Alaska became a State. The Capitol building was closed so we walked around the area and back through town. We had not planned an excursion for the trip but we knew we wanted to see Glaciers, so after a few inquiries we found a small airline that would fly us over a few of them, our reservation was not until later in the afternoon so we stopped for lunch at Alaska Fish & C ..read more

Our excursion booked was a catamaran that included snorkeling and use of a private beach. The guys are this boat were great, extremely helpful and so much fun, the music on the boat was great and the crew led us in several fun dances as we bounced on the waves. Loved the snorkling, we were given about an hour and saw beautiful fish and coral. Fury Beach was fabulous with kayaks, “American Ninja” water floats, hammocks, and lots of lawn chairs all included in the 75.00 price per person. For a minimal additional fee you could get a massage, eat a great cheeseburger or get drinks or beer. Even ..read more

I had read about the thousands of miners who came to the Yukon during the gold rush, but seeing the pictures, as well as the terrain they endured to get there was incredible. These were rough conditions, sometimes in freezing weather and each of them had an enormous list of supplies that the Canadian Mounties required before the could even start. There were so many that there was a line up the mountain. Our excursion in Skagway was a bus ride up to the Yukon, the cost was $46.00, our guide was Doug, a true storyteller who made us feel as if we were with the group of thousands who left everyth ..read more