Welcome!
I’m Suzanne Stavert, a travel writer, brand ambassador and culinary explorer who enthusiastically inspires empty nesters (and others) to #findadventure wherever they go.
I’m a foodie, wife and mother to two incredible, grown people! Adventures of Empty Nesters began as a blog when the kids left the nest and I decided to take a new adventure with my life. Read more and get to know us here.
My travels are eclectic and perfect for couples, singles or small groups.
I love exploring both the U.S. and the rest of this big, beautiful world to discover what is unique, interesting and innovative within each destination. I share these stories as a way to open doors to new ideas and experiences and inspire everyone to find their version of an exciting and adventurous life.
Collaborating is My Favorite.
I partner with luxury brands and media who are socially responsible, protect our planet and connect with cultures and community. To see the companies I work with, click here.
Brand Ambassador
Truthful, upbeat and honest representation of your brand through editorial, video and social media content on my platforms and yours.
Travel Writer
I write for your business' blog or contribute to your site or publication. I offer a heartfelt, insider’s perspective of your business, tour or destination.
“Hard-working and enthusiastic,
Suzanne helped us share the joy and excitement of our one-of-a-kind culinary tours. Her thoughtful posts brought the magic of our Italy trip to life.”
— Oldways
Recent Adventures
My Top Nine Reasons to Be Grateful for 2020
Reasons to be grateful for 2020 I have many reasons to be grateful for 2020. Actually, the list is pretty long and full of emotion. Fortunately for me, they help to counterbalance the challenges we have all faced this year. First I must address my biggest and most impactful disappointment. Travel is my work, my …
An Anniversary Trip to Ventana Big Sur: A Luxury Hotel on the Pacific Coast
Ventana Big Sur – An extraordinary luxury hotel! After seven months of quarantine, we were more than ready for an anniversary trip. At the time, restrictions from COVID had lifted enough where we could travel to the glorious California coast at Big Sur. I needed this vacation so much! Tired of being cooped up with …
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25 Reasons to Be Thankful in This Year of All Years
25 Reasons to Be Thankful Now I wrote the post “25 Reasons to be Thankful for Time” exactly five years ago. I had just begun writing Adventures of Empty Nesters, and so many things were so different in my life. Who knew? One thing that hasn’t changed, I am still so grateful for time! However, …
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Family Adventures: When Four Generations Meet For the First Time
New Family Adventures! Since travel adventures are not currently a top priority, family adventures are just about all the adventures we can create. Some of us see our families often, while others have not been together since March or before. This lack of family interaction is heartbreaking, and uncertainty is commonplace. In a million years, …
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An Escape for the Weekend in Yosemite – Yes Please!
“Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space.” Ansel Adams An escape for the weekend in Yosemite! Don’t we need a weekend away surrounded by granite walls, deep valleys, forest creatures, and sublime sunsets? Right now, most travel plans focus …
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A Trip to Nashville Should Be On Your Adventure List!
A Trip to Nashville It’s official; we are starting to see some positive movement toward travel. Travelers are thinking about a possible road trip and trying to decide just where to go. Many have already taken the plunge back into the delightful world of travel. Today I am working with my friends at Hotels.com to …
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Love, Anniversaries and Long Term Marriages – Is there a secret?
Long term marriages – The joy of family! It’s October! This month brings Fall leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, the World Series (Go Dodgers!), and is our anniversary month. For as long as I can remember, we have traveled somewhere to commemorate our anniversary. Maui was our usual celebratory destination, but this year it isn’t possible …
Read moreLove, Anniversaries and Long Term Marriages – Is there a secret?
Celebrating Life and Love in a Year That No One Could Imagine
Celebrating Life! I vacillated back and forth as to how to write the introduction of this post. Do I recap how hard things have been this year? The sadness, despair, disappointment, and COVID? Or any of the other negative adjectives? No, I am skipping the bad parts and going straight to the joyous part! Ok …
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A Visit to Joshua Tree National Park Should Be on Your Adventure List!
A Visit to Joshua Tree National Park A visit to Joshua Tree National Park and the town of Joshua Tree will take you away from everyday stress and introduce you to a desert landscape that is so incredibly different from city life! Recently I have written about finding adventure in woodsy, pine-smelling forests with vast …
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The Adventure Continues: Finding Joy Wherever We Can
Finding Joy in the Everyday. Life as we have always known it is not the same, and we will never forget 2020. That is the understatement of the year, right? Most people want to forget 2020, but I refuse to do that, especially since our twin grandchildren, James & Josephine, were born this year! Something …
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