Natalie Mitchell Many SaddleBrooke residents have been helped by Margaret Yohe, ACC owner of Cruise Vacation Consultant. Shortly after moving to Arizona in 2009, Margaret began her training to turn the couple’s favourite hobby into helping others discover cruising that “nourishes relationships and creates treasured memories.” It’s no surprise then, that many people go on…
Tag: Travel
Features, January 2016
Sisal…once known as the “Green Gold” of the Yucatan
Linda Stack-Chenok Many of you may be acquainted with sisal rugs. That really was my only reference point until I recently visited the Yucatan and delved into the interesting background and history of sisal production. Sisal, which comes from a certain type of agave plant (different from the one for tequila) was once called the…
Features, September 2015
The 3 G’s of Rwanda: Genocide, Gorillas and Gilbert
Ron Bechky In August, after a family safari in Tanzania, Linda and I continued on to Rwanda. Our gorilla trek is a lifetime travel highlight. Genocide We arrived in Kigali, capital of Rwanda, in time for dinner with my brother Allen, a safari guide now living in Entebbe Uganda. Our hotel (the fabulous Serena) and…
March 2015, Destinations
Christmas on the Rhine
Experiencing a Christmas markets cruise along the Rhine is an enchanting experience. The journey begins in Basel, Switzerland, a city whose glorious past is still evident in its medieval Town Hall and exquisite 18th Century homes. Prior to the cruise we stayed at the Grand Les Trois Rois, a beautiful hotel on the Rhine where…
Features, January 2015
Vicky Orr’s trip to Panama City
Britni Dutz This year the Panama Canal celebrated its Centennial Commemoration of 100 years passing since the first use of the canal. The canal is, of course, one of the greatest feats of engineering the world has ever seen, but Panama is also home to unique wildlife, beautiful beaches, mountains and rainforests. Recently Bon Voyage…
Features, October 2014
La Virgen Dolorosa…Beautiful evening in San Miguel de Allende
Linda Stack-Chenok San Miguel de Allende is one of the most beautiful, sought out cities in the world and a UNESCO heritage site seeking to preserve its 15th century colonial charm. I visit San Miguel annually and recently I have timed my visit to include the Friday before Palm Sunday. That Friday is referred to…
Front Page, October 2014
SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters pedal through Northern Europe on trip of a lifetime
Ted Belanger On August 9, sixteen SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters embarked on a dream trip aboard the Angeline Barge, biking from Bremen, Germany, to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The 13 day bike trip was organized through Bike and Barge Holland, a Seattle based bike company, and followed small rivers and canals through the quaint towns of Northern Europe. We…
Features, September 2014
San Miguel…Top city in the world to visit!
Linda Stack-Chenok This year Conde Nast travelers have selected San Miguel as the number one city in the world to visit! Why? It is a combination of many different things—sunlight bouncing off earth-tone walls, flowers, restaurants in old haciendas, stores, history, museums, music, art and gorgeous B&B’s and hotels. The city itself is a UNESCO…
May 2014
Culinary travel the hottest new trend in travel
Ginny Sellen Culinary travel has emerged as a leading travel trend in the last ten years as more and more travelers become interested in exploring local food trends, cooking techniques and food history. This type of cultural immersion can be found in many of the top travel and cruise companies around the globe. No matter…