7 Must-Read Books During the Holidays
The thrills of travel tend to wear off when you’re on the third hour of your 4-hour layover, when the train ride seems to never end, or when your bus…
This is why travelers are rediscovering Cape Town
Latitudes is a NEW monthly column where Travel Writer Debbie Stone takes readers to destinations and excursions around the world. It’s easy to fall in love with Cape Town –…
California’s Epicurean Capital – Carmel-by-the-Sea
Latitudes is a NEW monthly column where travel writer Debbie Stone takes readers to destinations and on excursions around the world. California is a state with many coastal cities, but…
Put Singapore on your 2019 bucket list before it’s too late
In the same year that Queen Elizabeth attended the premiere of the Beatles movie “Help!” and the Mariner 4 sent back the first pictures of Mars, Singapore celebrated its independence.…
3 reasons why Vietnam is becoming a mecca for cultural travelers
I was in high school when the North Vietnamese Army captured Saigon. With the passage of time, my memories are vague. I recall Vietnam War videos and photos of America’s…
Why are luxury travelers flocking to this region in Switzerland?
Latitudes is a NEW monthly column where Travel Writer Debbie Stone takes readers to destinations and excursions around the world. Switzerland is known for many things – stunning Alpine scenery,…
Forget Cabo San Lucas and Cancún; we’ve got a more luxurious and secluded Mexican hideaway
Deep in the south of Mexico, in the pointed toe of the high heeled boot-shaped country, lies Yucatán, just three hours (200 miles) west of Cancún. Off the beaten path,…
How one holistic company is radically transforming health and wellness travelers
Tammy Petersen had been doing publicity and marketing for luxury boutique hotels for 15 years when something clicked. “Typically when you’re over 35 and a woman, you’ve been through some…
Here’s why health and wellness travelers are obsessing over these seven spots in Southern California
If you’re looking to supplement a “fun-in-the-sun” beach day with some spa time, healthy eats, or just a great cleanse, look no further than Manhattan and Hermosa Beaches. Besides the…
