I don’t travel just to be going somewhere. I travel for the experiences. I dive, cruise, drink, boat, and explore as if that moment in time cannot be replicated. You would be amazed at how much more enjoyable travel is when you push beyond the edges of the ordinary.
Whether you are tired of the same old travel routines, want to know what it’s really like on a luxury cruise, how to find a seahorse, or beat everyone else to the newest wine regions, you have found the right website. If you are looking for more out of your travel, join me and learn how to travel with gusto, savor the flavors life offers, and break away from the travel herd.
Go more. Experience more. Enjoy it More.~ Melinda Crow
4 Cool Travel Aids Designed to Make Your Next Trip Aah-mazing!
Travel aids you may never have thought about. Disclaimer: The travel aids below were provided to us for purposes of a review. Opinions are our own and we have no financial arrangement with any of the companies. We are in mid-test on a few travel aids that are designed...
Experiential Travel– How to Get More Out of Every Trip
It's easy to say that you want to experience more from your travel, but not always easy to put that into practice. We tend to fall into the trap of thinking that simply going on an amazing trip translates to experiences that we will cherish. That isn't necessarily the...
Everything May NOT Turn Out Alright: Why You Need Travel Insurance
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored in part by Squaremouth.com, but the opinions and experiences are my own. Let's talk travel insurance. I know, it's not nearly as fun as talking about amazing destinations, but it is an important topic to consider when we travel. It's...
Romance on the Road: 10 Things Every Couple Needs to Know
It's not all hearts and roses on the road with your partner. I've been writing about romance on the road all week for Travel Pulse-- what cruises to take, what islands to visit, etc. I love Valentine's Day, so it was fun getting to write those stories, even if the...
Mel’s Steakhouse Fudge Pie– a Chocolate Lover’s Dream
Happy National Pie Day! Let's talk about pie. It is National Pie Day, after all. Pie is the perennial favorite dessert. You can get a good slice of pie almost anywhere, but great pie is hard to come by. Great pie requires the perfect ratio of sweet filling to flakey...
What It’s Really Like to Swim With Sharks
I have long told people that if I were to get a tattoo, it would be a shark on the top of my foot. That way every morning when I put on my shoes, I would remember that I can swim with sharks. There is nothing left to fear (unless you count jumping from an airplane and...
Which Cruise Lines Actually Want Your Kids?
You can cruise with kids on almost any ship, but should you? There are cruise lines that are perfect for kids-- Disney goes without saying, and then there are a few lines that would just as soon not have them on board. Even among some cruise lines, certain ships are...
8 Reasons Why Apple Watch Series 2 is the Perfect Wearable Travel Technology
More to the Apple Watch Series 2 than Meets the Wrist If you are like me and received an Apple Watch Series 2 as a gift, you may still be scratching your head wondering just what the heck to do with it. Like everything in my life, I want to know how it can improve not...
You Should Really Give Puerto Rico Another Chance
Puerto Rico: To go back or not to go back? There's that moment when you visit a new place when the sense of wonder leaves you giddy with the excitement of exploration. Then there's the moment when you return to a familiar place that feels so comfortable that you could...
Papa’s Chicken & Dumplins
My grandmother made flat dumplins. Rest her soul. Does anybody really like flat dumplins? And why would you go to all that trouble when big, fat fluffy dumplins are actually easier to make? My grandfather never told her he didn't like the flat ones. Just as he ate her...
Food Truck Mania! 50 Fabulous Trucks Not to Pass By
Food Trucks Are Hot! There was a time when eating from a food truck was something you did when you either had no time or no choice. Now there are trucks featuring food so good that patrons line up for blocks to grab a bite before the "Sold Out" sign goes up. The...
Behind the Scenes: Interview with Celebrity’s Captain Kate McCue
Fun with Captain Kate "Fun" is not always the word we use when we think of cruise ship captains, but it certainly applies to Captain Kate McCue of Celebrity Summit. We interviewed her in October onboard the ship she masters. Our primary assignment was to get a look at...
Recent Stories on Travel Pulse
Stories on Travel Pulse These are often the first stories we write when we return home, mainly because Travel Pulse excites us. We hope it does the same for you. We recently sailed on Celebrity's Summit. It was a wonderful six-night adventure from Port Liberty in New...
Marriage: Surviving the Longest Group Trip of Your Life
Marriage is the ultimate travel commitment. It's a one-way, non-refundable ticket for the journey of your life with another person. Together you will decide the direction each day will take, even though neither of you may ever know what the next stop is on the trip....
Gifts for Travelers: Top Gadgets and Gear
Start your list of gifts for travelers here. How do you find the best gifts for travelers on your shopping list? Ask some travel writers. I test quite a lot of stuff every year and some of it turns out to be awesome. Here's my list of things I played with in 2016 that...
Why the Gaylord Texan May Be the Capitol of #CowboyNation
The Hottest Place to Watch the Dallas Cowboys May Not Be Inside AT&T Stadium We recently had the opportunity to spend some time at the Gaylord Texan Hotel-- the Official Hotel of the NFL-leading Dallas Cowboys. The coolest place to be was inside the ICE! Holiday...
7 Ways to Indulge Your Fudge Fantasies
Start your fudge fantasy with the best fudge for the job. Ever wonder why fudge today doesn't taste like you remember from childhood? Maybe that's because it is not the same. The gold standard homemade fudge of yesteryear for many households was the aptly named...
Travel Writer Peter Greenberg Thinks We Travel All Wrong
Peter Green Berg, the CBS News Travel editor is known for his fast-talking wit and his unabashed love of travel. Greenberg travels extensively, always looking for deals and ideas for the rest of us. I recently had the opportunity to hear Mr. Greenberg speak in person....
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