Ferrari Red Racing Car number 7

Private Driver Day Tour From Bologna to Ferrari Museums – Bespoke Ferraris and the F1 Trophy Room

My friend introduced me to Formula One racing a decade ago, long before Netflix starting filming their behind-the-scenes smash hit, Drive to Survive.  While many US fans are new, the name Ferrari has a storied history in racing and powerful sports cars.  If I were to say “Ferrari Red” most […]

Two Queen Enhanced Hotel Room at Bellagio Las Vegas white bedding with rust colored stool and purple grey pictures

Review The Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas Solo Weekend for Concert at the Sphere

It’s hard to believe that the Bellagio opened in 1998 and it was only recently that I had the opportunity to stay there when I decided last minute to fly to Las Vegas to see a concert at The Sphere.  I’d visited the hotel many times over the years to […]

Disney World Magic Kingdom Cinderella's Castle illuminated in gold red and blue lights for fireworks show

Solo Weekend in Disney World – Navigating Four Parks in One Day

My sister was horrified when she came to pick me up for the airport and I hadn’t purchased my Disney Genie+ or Individual Lighting Lane tickets (it was already 8am) so she took my phone out of my hand and tapped a bunch of buttons and said “now you are […]

three bottles of water different sizes small to large on Celebrity Cruise line in Europe

Buying Bottled Water Packages on Cruise Ships or Bring Your Own Water Onboard

I had the typical GenX childhood with public water fountains and the trusty garden hose in the neighborhood as my source of water when I was thirsty. In grade school, we had scheduled breaks to line up at the water fountain but otherwise I don’t remember being thirsty. We rarely […]

Naples waterfront Excelsior hotel

New Seasonal Route – PHL to NAP – Flying Philadelphia to Naples, Italy

American Airlines is adding a new seasonal service from their Philadelphia hub (my hometown) to Naples, Italy giving travelers a daily direct gateway to the Amalfi Coast starting June 5th and ending in October.  Just another reason to love my hometown hub of PHL.  The beauty of this new route […]

Big Ben London

Philadelphia to London First Time Visitor Tips & Guide for Phillies Fans

  My first visit to London was a long time ago – I flew on TWA from JFK during Thanksgiving break from college.  I fell in love with the city as a teenager and have since returned a few times a year for decades.  I love helping first time visitors […]

Glass of red wine and mug of popcorn at Flat Iron Steak London

London Dining Review Flat Iron Steak Clink Street Borough Market

My friend and I got lost one night wandering the streets of Southwark, Borough Market and London Bridge in search of Flat Iron Steakhouse.  I hadn’t heard of this UK steakhouse chain but he was keen to try it after researching steakhouses in London.  His description sounded similar to my […]

Maui Hula Dancers performing on Ovation of the Seas

Review: Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas Cruise from Hawaii to Vancouver

It’s been many years since I sailed with Royal Caribbean but the cruise from Hawaii to Vancouver on Ovation of the Seas seemed to be a perfect mix of port and sea days. As I hadn’t visited Hawaii before it was the winning option for vacation.  Traveling from Philadelphia to […]