Alaska Nature Mountains Sitka Wildlife Tour and Cruise

5 Things I Hate about Cruising Despite Loving Cruise Vacations

As I search for a cruise vacation for 2023, I’m reminded of a few things I hate about cruising as I compare itineraries, cruise lines and ships. So, this is the rant of someone who surprisingly loves to cruise solo and with friends/family.  I’ve sailed on multiple cruise lines such […]

Wine Mural outside Barcelona boutique hotel Praktik Vinoteca

Review Praktik Vinoteca – Barcelona Wine Focused Boutique Hotel in L’Eixample

I don’t remember how I discovered the Praktik Hotels in Barcelona, however, after my stay at the Praktik Bakery Hotel, I was hooked.  For my recent trip to Barcelona, I considered another stay at the Bakery, however, my family is gluten free and it seemed wrong to revel in the […]

The Logan Hotel design

Creating the Hotel Experience at Home – Surround yourself in luxury bed and bath essentials

There’s a downside to traveling and staying at luxury hotels…. coming home to my not so luxury home. If you are like me, you’ve often thought “how can I get that hotel experience at home”.   How can I experience the luxury bed, soft linens, aromatherapy, luxury toiletries and overall sense […]

Red ribbon espadrilles hand made barcelona

Review: Handmade Barcelona Experience Making Authentic Espadrilles

I’ve taken so many art classes over the years in the hope that one will magically unlock the secret artistic skills I possess. Despite no magic occurring, I keep trying new, and often frustrating, art classes to see if maybe my talents are hidden deep down just in case there’s […]

Iberian Jamon Tasting Plate in Madrid

Madrid Food Tour: The Iberico Ham Experience with Alberto

My strongest memories of Spain have always been food & wine – tapas with friends and family, wine tastings and discoveries of new desserts.  So it’s not a surprise when I saw the “Iberico Ham Experience” on Airbnb Experience, I was intrigued.  I love Iberian ham but what was there […]

Harry Potter Exhibition Philadelphia

Review: Harry Potter the Exhibition in Philadelphia

I’m not sure which group was more excited to see the Harry Potter the Exhibition in Philadelphia – the big kids (adults) or the actual kids.  From my visit, I think it’s safe to say the big kids, especially those dressed in their Hogwarts gear (scarves, glasses, waving wands).  With […]

Venice Gondola Station Two Boats

Aunt Sue Travels to Venice – How to Find the Best Gondola Ride in Venice

When I turned the corner and saw the plethora of gondolas and people surrounded by shops and a Hard Rock Café, for a moment, I thought I was in the Las Vegas Venetian Hotel. However, I was in Venice, Italy, the original gondola city. It was a popular spot near […]

Holland America Cruise to Alaska Eurodam Sunset at Sea

Cruise Deal for Solo Travelers – No Single Supplement on select Celebrity Cruises

Update:  This promotion has ended but it was quite the adventure to see Celebrity even offer this olive branch to solo travelers. Keep your eye out for future opportunities.   You won’t find this cruise deal listed under Promos on Celebrity Cruise website, in fact, I only happened upon it […]

British Airways First Class Champagne welcome

Summer Travel Tips for Flying – Pack Patience and Bring Snacks

Flights that arrive on time make for boring television and terrible soundbites on twitter. Context is often missing from many statistics and stories I see about travel (i.e. are the delays/cancellations 50% or likely under 10% of all flights scheduled).  However, this summer context isn’t needed as it seems everyone […]