Photo by Pixabay: People take vacations for many reasons. They may want to decompress during a stressful time. They might be burnt out from working too hard. Some people just have wanderlust and want to explore and learn about other places. Vacations are a great way to spend quality time and have fun with friends and family too. Luckily, no matter why you wan to travel, you can always find the right type of vacation for you. It can be hard to find the perfect vacation for you and your family. Fortunately, you can try these six types of vacations to see what works best for you. Woods ..read more

Why you should take a trip to Mexico Are you thinking about planning a new trip somewhere warm this year? If so, then you might want to consider exploring Mexico. The country is brimming with adventure and wondrous possibilities for every type of tourist. Mexico is getting back to normal and welcoming tourists from around the world. We have visited Mexico several times because it is relatively inexpensive and convenient for Canadians. We have been to Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific coast and Cancun and Cozumel on the Caribbean Sea near the Gulf of Mexico. Read about things we did on our last tr ..read more

New Jazz Guitar Duo performing American Jazz Standards We aren’t old enough to have enjoyed radio plays and live performances of the great American Jazz Standards made popular by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. However, there are many contemporary artists that put their own spin on these classic jazz songs, including Michael Bublé and Harry Connick, Jr. Kevin used to sing in the choir and vocal jazz band in high school and even formed an acapella vocal group soon after graduating high school. If you read the other articles in this blog, you will see that we en ..read more

Day Trips Near Las Vegas, Nevada & Road Trips From Las Vegas (Vegas Hacks)   It is easy to spend a whole week-long vacation in Las Vegas because there is so much to see and do. However, some people eventually get tired of the crowds and hustle and bustle. Other people simply prefer a more laid-back and beautiful attraction once in a while. For an article about activities in Las Vegas, but off-Strip (not on the Las Vegas Strip or Fremont Street), click here. There are many world-class attractions, historic locations, and places of natural beauty found within a 5-hour drive of Las Vegas ..read more

Retirestyle Clothing And Other Custom-designed Gifts We are setting up a new online store to sell custom-designed clothing and gifts such as: t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, and much more. We have created many designs and cute slogans that will appeal to our audience. These items will make great gifts as well if you know anyone who: is retiring or recently retired is having a birthday and they are age 50 and up is part of Generation X is an older person (or a person of any age) who loves to travel loves to travel to Las Vegas loves their cottage & lake life loves their wine, b ..read more

Things To Do in Jamaica By Kevin Strong Sunshine. Soft sandy beaches. Crystal blue water. Palm trees. Relaxation. As a child, I always associated the concept of a tropical paradise with the Bahamas and Jamaica and fantasized about going there someday. One of my childhood friends that lived on my street was Jamaican. When I would go into his house, the food smelled very different from what I usually ate, but in a good way. I have been lucky in my life and career to have been able to visit Jamaica 5 times. Most of those visits were business trips. Yet, I still got to learn about, experience, and ..read more

Movies That Were Filmed In Winnipeg & Manitoba Television Shows That Were Filmed In Winnipeg & Manitoba & How To Work In Film & Television As An Extra In Winnipeg   What Is It Like To Be An Extra? Kevin has always had a love of acting. Kevin and our children have recently started getting “work” as background performers (or “Extras”) in music videos, commercials, TV shows, independent films, and movies. The pay isn’t great, but the work is easy and fun. Kevin has landed feature roles in re-enactment shows like “I Knew My Murderer”, “In Plain Sight”, and “Heartland Homicide ..read more

Retiree Types – Which One Are You? When you retire, you can do anything you want within your physical and financial abilities. You can become a totally different person if you want or just do more of what you always loved to do. It is vitally important that you stay active, both mentally and physically, if you want to have a long and enjoyable life after retirement.  You have earned it. You will have a drop in your monthly income after you stop getting a regular paycheque. If you have done some financial planning, however, you should have a decent income after you start collecting your pr ..read more

Scenic Flight Tour of Gimli, Manitoba – Flying Over The South-western Shore of Lake Winnipeg Do you dream of getting your pilot license one day? Do you want to see your favourite places from a different and much higher perspective? If so, then you should try an aerial tour and, in particular, a private flight tour of Gimli, Manitoba and the surrounding area. Most of us have flown in a large commercial aircraft to places in Canada, USA, and beyond. However, very few of us have flown in a small, single-engine airplane. Along with our son, Dante, we got to experience exhilaration, wonder, and, ye ..read more

Top escorted tour operators for older travellers & senior citizens & Top travel agents for older travellers Back when we were in university, we noticed certain tour operators focused on younger travellers for exciting party tours to exotic destinations for activities such as skiing in Banff, Alberta or lounging on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Tina even took a bus tour down to Florida. It is nice to know that some tour operators also focus on older travellers with destinations and activities that are tailored to our preferences and limitations. They are recognizing that a high ..read more