Don’t Miss the Surfing in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Surfing in Tamarindo, Costa Rica! Lots of people do it and I highly recommend it, but not for us, we just watched… Craig and I are not surfers, however I wanted to tell you about this amazing surf spot in this quaint little kick back town. Rolling surf, warm temps, beautiful beaches, salty air, ice cold …

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A Bed and Breakfast Adventure in Kennebunkport

Now that the kids are grown, we can refocus our attention to our own dreams and passions. Planning for the future can be creative and fun! Has the idea of owning a bed and breakfast ever been a fantasy of yours? Part of this particular bed and breakfast dream is living in an enchanting historic home …

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How to Make Ceviche ~ Costa Rica Style!

During our amazing vacation at the Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort of Costa Rica, we were taught how to make ceviche ~ Costa Rica Style! Craig and I were treated to a private cooking lesson with Chef Hanier from the resort’s fine dining seafood restaurant, Ostra. We learned how to combine fresh fish with local ingredients to create the most delectable ceviche ever! What …

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Cheers to Handcrafted Cocktails – Costa Rica Style!

Why are handcrafted cocktails so popular? Gone are the days of using bottled juices for making cocktails. They have been replaced by delicious freshly squeezed fruit juice and garden-grown herbs. Artisan food and drink is “the bomb” and we are the lucky recipients. Those outdated, average ingredients can be used in a pinch (when stuck on …

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Luxury Travel in Costa Rica: The Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort

Always on a mission to find outstanding, luxurious accommodations within a spectacular landscape, we discovered it once again in the vibrant country of Costa Rica. We planned this exciting Costa Rican adventure many months ago and both Craig and I were happily anticipating the very best luxury travel in Costa Rica. We wanted to combine the relaxation and amenities of …

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A Postcard Perfect Visit to Florence

Our very personal tour of Florence, Italy through the eyes of our son Nick. This particular trip to Florence was actually a personal tour given to us by our son Nick who was studying abroad. It was a perfect time for Craig and I to travel to Italy and just enjoy the glorious city from a local’s …

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A Postcard Perfect Afternoon in San Francisco

If you were to line up ten different people and ask them to describe a perfect afternoon in San Francisco, you would undoubtedly receive ten different answers. San Francisco is a shopper’s paradise, a foodie’s dream vacation and a photographer’s delight. The city will easily captivate every one of it’s millions of visitors. We travel to …

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San Francisco – A walking food tour of North Beach & Chinatown

Another food tour adventure? Why yes! Thank you! Just recently I took a fantastic tour by Chris Milano’s Foodie Adventures in San Francisco’s Mission District. The Mission, Latin Food Tour was so delicious and I loved it so much that on my next trip there I just had to take the North Beach and Chinatown Tour!  It is no surprise …

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San Francisco: A walking food tour adventure

What better way to spend an afternoon than to take a walking food tour in San Francisco! Once again Craig and I were traveling to San Francisco for business (him) and for(me – more news later). Now that I am a full fledged blogger, I need to use my time more effectively when I travel. …

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Milk & Honey: A neighborhood adventure

Another Guest Adventurer post from Christina! She finds the most fun and delicious places to visit! Christina can do the detective work for us! I can’t wait to go to this delightful cafe! Have you been? Adventures in your own backyard Sometimes the best adventures can be found in your own backyard. Such is the case with …

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