The Banana Cake Eaten Around the World

I never thought I’d see a year where Esther’s banana cake recipe traveled more miles than I did. Yes, even after months of being grounded, there is much I’m grateful for and many things I’ve learned. For example, I finally learned to cook, …

Enchanted in Sedona

by Jamie Edwards Maybe you’ve heard the term “transformative travel.”  But what exactly does it mean?  Well…  You tell us!  Transformative travel is unique to each individual.  For some, it may be visiting a new destination that holds some “magic” like history, art, …

Do something, nothing, or everything, in St Lucia

by Jamie Edwards What’s your vacation style?  Relaxation (give me a book, a drink and a lounge chair and I’m fine)?  Sight-seer extraordinaire (check every box; cross everything off my list)?  Or maybe you’re the Weekend Warrior type (did someone say zip line?!?!)?  …

The Luxury All-Inclusive Resort: NOT an Oxymoron

by Amy Brueckner, COO of CIRE Travel (60 countries & counting) When the hubs and I were talking about where to go for our winter vacation, a warm-weather destination was a given, but I lobbied hard for a beach getaway.  Granted, we live …