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Social distancing is not natural is it, but right now we know we must. Take a minute to think about a great trip in the future to the Gulf Coast of Florida. Sanibel and Captiva Islands have fabulous white sand beaches, littered with a great variety of shells perfect...

The Mighty Mississippi River runs through America's heartland from Northern Minnesota to the Delta in New Orleans. You can travel to where it all begins this Summer! Millions of Americans camp along side the river each year, they go boating on it and even swim in...

Travel with me for a moment to our Lake. Mother Nature has such an awesome power and she shows it in many ways. I have always loved a good storm at the Lake, the clouds darken and hang low, filled with moisture. The wind starts ramping up and whistles through the...

I have been to New York many times, and it is always captivating. My last trip was in early February, just before Valentine's day this year. It has been heartbreaking to think about how the COVID-19 has brought the city to its knees. Today, though, is a day to embrace...

A great daydream for today's armchair travel is to think of your favorite farmer's market and how you travel up and down the paths to spot the best, fresh produce and beautiful flowers. I now live in an area that allows for open-air green markets almost every week of...

Recently I traveled to the lovely Blue Ridge Mountain area of North Carolina. I was on a quest to visit a store in Asheville which sells gemstones, beads and other items used in making jewelry. They are known as Cherry Tree beads (check out their great website if you...

The featured picture here is called Sunset@Tulips by photographer Marcel Tuit. I thought today's armchair travel experience could bring thoughts of Easter to mind. In many parts of the country, you are just experiencing those first few warm days of Spring, Easter will...

Travel with me today to Kew Gardens in London. The English have long been known to be expert gardeners and are very appreciative of their flower gardens. Just outside of London, about 30 minutes on two train rides, a national treasure awaits. It goes without saying...

Road travel in Fall can reveal how Nature speaks to us in her own language. Nature's colorful display is evident all over the USA, starting approximately the end of September. Sugar Maples and Red oak and Aspen are just a few of the "stars of the show". This lovely...

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your wife, girlfriend or mother? We have just the thing ....