Travel & Destinations
Discover cruises and bucket list destinations tailored for the seasoned traveler. Enjoy accessible vacations that prioritize cultural experiences and mature-friendly resorts.
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Why Take a Road Trip: Five Benefits
On a recent road trip up the California coast, my husband and I recalled the many road trips we’d taken…
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The Road to Hana: Worth the Journey AND the Destination
Is the Road to Hana worth the drive? I always say YES! It’s an unforgettable winding journey of amazing sights…
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Destination Texas: Texas Bluebonnet Trails
A natural wonder to experience. Looking for places to stay during the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails and Festival? See our list…
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See the Bay of Fundy Coast
Take a Road Trip Alongside the World’s Highest Tides. Photos by Sharon Kurtz. Easily one of Canada’s most underrated destinations,…
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Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees are In Bloom at the Dallas Arboretum
Every spring at the Dallas Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms floral festival, there’s a miraculous moment when the 125 Japanese cherry trees…
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Revolutionary Road: Exploring the Landscape of the Texas Revolution
Imagine taking a course on the Texas Revolution that turned the sites of pivotal battles into classrooms, with a professional…
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Destination Texas: A Weekend Getaway in Jefferson, Texas
Imagine yourself as a pioneer taking a riverboat from New Orleans up the Mississippi River, across Caddo Lake, and up…
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Baden and Alsace: The Wine Sisters
Let’s visit the wine regions of Baden, Germany, and Alsace, France. These two undervalued wine sisters live side-by-side, separated only…
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The Essential Travel Tote: Easy. Convenient. Chic.
If you read my last article, The Art of Stylish, Comfy Travel, you know it’s possible to look fabulous and…
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Make a Getaway to Denver for Winter Fun
If you’re headed to Colorado, this winter, you’ll be in good company: Texans love packing off to our favorite northern…
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La Paz in Baja Sur: Mexico’s Most Colorful Region
Photos By: Sharon Kurtz ~ Texans love to head to Mexico for the sun, beach, and brilliant blue waters. Everyone…
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Gods of Wine — A Rowdy Shout-Out to Dionysus & Bacchus
The holidays are here, and it’s time to celebrate. Wine buddies, Dionysus and Bacchus, are ready to roll. I recently…
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The Art of Stylish, Comfy Travel
There’s something to be said for looking chic and being comfortable when traveling. Knowing how to accomplish both is an…
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Finding Happiness Later in Life
“Truthfully, I just don’t care what people think anymore.” This is the most common thing I hear from myself, friends,…
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Destination Texas: Enjoy a Festive Holiday in Fort Worth
Known for its roots in the cattle ranching industry and for being a lucrative cowboy trading post in the late…
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Is St. Martin Worth Visiting: Paradise with a French Twist
Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, the island of St. Martin has an unspoiled natural beauty. It’s…
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