Puerto Rico will never forget September 20, 2017. Hurricane Maria ravaged the island with 155 mph winds, taking down 80 percent of the utility poles and leaving 100 percent of the 3.5 million residents without electricity. Over 70,000 homes...
Make a Life-Changing Decision During Vacation? Seems We Do!

Life-changing decision? That requires thinking. Bet you don’t want your vacation to involve more thinking than choosing the next tropical drink with a little umbrella. If so, you’d lose that bet. Everyone spends precious vacation time differently. Maybe it...
5 Road Trip Games for Grown-Ups that Are Really, Truly Fun! REALLY!

Updated July 19, 2020. Road trip games are essential for any car ride lasting more than a few hours. You can discuss your destination and comment on the countryside for only so long. Sooner than later, you’ll need a...
Disadvantages of Cruises: Yes, There Are Some…

Wait! Disadvantages of cruises? Can cruising really have a downside? If you believe the glamorous ads—with slender couples wearing crisp white linen, clinking champagne glasses on the large balcony of their large stateroom as dolphins frolic nearby—then you may...
Packing–Fold or Roll? (Hint: It’s Really Up to YOU!)

Packing–Fold or roll? The traveler’s dilemma. There you are, getting ready for your trip. You’ve given careful thought to what to bring. Perhaps you’re committed to doing carry-on, so your suitcase is small. Maybe you’ve even googled tips to...
Travel Checklist: Before You Go…Print It!

Travel Checklist: Before You Go… Today, TravelSmart Woman gives you a “Peace-of-Mind Checklist” to help you prepare for your next trip. It’s got the important–and often forgotten–tasks to do before you leave for your adventure. Want to print it?...
Trip versus Vacation: Why I Need Both…and a “Rickshaw”

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Trip versus vacation…Four days at Atlantic Beach. A delightful break from the unbearably brutal heat-and-humidity of inland Florida, where I lived, with no beach or breeze. The craziest thing I did? Too much sun....