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Destination: Tips for Savannah and Chicago – Eat, Drink and Soar Ready to tips for Savannah and Chicago? I’ve got just the information for you to Eat Like a Local in Savannah and Fly Over Chicago to see the city like never before. On today’s show my tips for Savannah and Chicago bring in the experts to tell us how to do it all in two of America’s great cities. Author of the latest book on Savannah cuisines Elise Wilson comes onboard. She recently published Eat Like A Local Savannah sharing the...

Destination: Self-Guided and Guided Bicycle Tours Taking self-guided or guided bicycle tours is an excellent way to see a destination at your own pace and from a different angle. Go at your own pace and take a few moments to enjoy the sights and sounds a little longer. On a self-guided tour, your routing and instructions for a well-planned trip are prepared for you, but you can make it your own. You can go as slow or fast as you would like. Self-guided and guided bicycle tours are very similar ...

Little Corn Island Nicaragua Yemaya Reefs Resort Little Corn Island, Nicaragua, has me asking, “Are you ready for a relaxing getaway with cool breezes, blue waters, and a beach to yourself?” I recently enjoyed four days on the beautiful, pristine, undeveloped island. The cool ocean breeze, turquoise waters, and warm, friendly people made me feel welcome in this hidden gem. The highlight of my time in Little Corn Island, Nicaragua was the indulgence of Yemaya Reefs Resort. This luxury haven, wi...

Adventure Canada Expedition Cruises Overview Are you ready for an adventure that’s all about of your comfort zone and into nature. Adventure Canada Expedition Cruise gets you out and about experiencing nature, finding wildlife and learning more about history and archeological sites. There’s no shuffleboard on the deck, but viewing spots for glaciers and icebergs, whales and walrus. The area is filled with wildlife and nature waiting for you to safely explore and create lifelong memories. Adven...

Japan – Culture, Cuisine and Traditions Everyone knows my love of travel. I’ve been to over 125 countries, many more than once. Some places have a deep connection—a sense of being like home, whether you’re visiting for the first or the 50th time. Japan is the place for me. During my Pan Am years, when I was a young girl traveling the world, Japan was a regular route for me. I love the culture, food, people, and fast pace of the large cities. I have made many trips to Tokyo. This year, I had t...

Japan’s Shogun and Samurai Trail A journey on Japan’s Shogun and Samurai trail takes you through history, tradition and culture. History has a way of showing us how we are connected to those things that happened in our past. Our actions today are closely connected to things that happened in the past. One of the things that makes learning about and visiting historic places fascinating, educational and enlightening. We can learn so much about ourselves. I like to say “We learn more about the thi...

Antarctica with Holland America Part Two Oh the people you meet when traveling A conversation with Captain Kevin Beirnaert Going to Antarctica on Holland America is the best way to set sail for the snowy-white continent. Heading to Antarctica you’ll take Holland American’s Oosterdam ship and it is one of my favorite ships in their fleet. I’ve sailed on this ship two times and each time with Captain Kevin. He was born in Gent in Northwest Belgium, and moved to Antwerp to attend the Maritime Acad...

Holland America Oosterdam Ship to Antarctica Part One Oh the people you’ll meet – Holland America Crew Traveling on Holland America’s Oosterdam ship was a grand experience. I’ve traveled on this ship two times now and each time has been a true delight. Travel has a very special meaning for me. I’ve wanted to go, go, go since I was a little girl. Always jumping up to head out with anyone leaving. It didn’t matter as long as I was going. When I think of my life and travel it all started when I wa...

Travel With Your Couple Friends Tips for returning home with your friendship in tack Have you thought about travel with your couple friends? It is a great way to extend your time together and add some additional fun too. However, there are steps and tips to make sure when you return home, you’re still friends and buddies. Each way of travel, solo, with partner or with couples, has its own dynamics, pros and cons. While vacations are meant to be an escape from your everyday life, it can be enhan...

Father’s Day Gift of Travel Travel is a great way to say thank you and show gratitude to those in our lives we want to celebrate and recognize for all the things they do to make our lives wonderful. Father’s Day gift of travel is the perfect way to say “thank you for all you do. Fathers are top of the list and with Father’s Day around the corner, now is the perfect time to start thinking about a very special gift for the guys in your life. Your father, hubby, brother, nephew, cousins, friends…...

Yemaya Reefs and Little Corn Island Yemaya Reefs and Little Corn Island are far, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Tucked away on a sandy beach with waves skimming the shore, you’ll immediately get the relaxed and “no worries” vibes all day and into the night. Yemaya Reefs and Little Corn Island are located off the coast of Nicaragua. Little Corn Island is the sister, little sister that is, to Big Corn Island. Both are part of the archipelago of the Nicaraguan coast. Corn I...

Hawaii Culture and History On Molokai For Hawaii Culture and history of Molokai, one of their most pristine islands, is a perfect way to see old Hawaii. Residents of the island have found a way to maintain their culture, celebrate and share their history and educate us on their legacy. Two of my favorite things to explore when traveling are culture and history. Both tell us about the people and place. We can learn many details about a destination. During my visit to Molokai, also known as the ...

Hawaiian Islands Land and Sea Part 1 Hawaiian Islands – land and sea is how I experienced these beautiful island earlier in 2024. I toured with UnCruise, a cruise line with a different approach to seeing our favorite destinations. You may ask what is an UnCruise. It’s not very hard to explain. What does the name mean? UnCruise is all about the adventure and exploring destinations off the ship. Creating enriching adventure where you explore nature, culture and the people who live in the desti...

Grand Velas Riviera Maya Getaway It’s time for a getaway to Grand Velas Riviera Maya. It is a special place where you can choose your setting, relax and refresh. It’s Grand Velas in Mexico’s Rivera Maya. The experience is beach front or mangrove jungle, filled with relaxation and delicious culinary experiences. From Mexican traditional favorites to sampling various tequila to find your favorite. The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort set on 206 acr...

Summer Vacation 2024 Family vacation time It’s time to start making plans for summer vacation 2024. Where should you go? What’s trending? Where will I find the most fun for my family and me? A recent survey conducted by Allianz Travel Partners has several great destinations for beach fun or big-city excitement. It’s a bucket list of places we’ve been wanting to visit. In a recent survey, Allianz Partners found that 34% of Americans plan to travel to Europe for their summer vacations; the trav...

Destination: The ClotildaThe story of the last slave ship The Clotilda tells an American story of tragedy, hope, and resurrection. The Clotilda, the last known slave ship to enter the United States, is about the people who were onboard, enslaved, and freed and went on to live meaningful and proud lives in the city and town they created for their families. It all started under cover of night in the summer of 1860 when a ship carrying 110 African captives slipped into Mobile Bay after leaving po...

Castilla La Mancha and Toledo Windmills, saffron, swords and more Castilla La Mancha is one of the 17 regions of Spain, an area filled with history, culture delicious cuisine and you’ll also find saffron, swords and windmills when visiting too. Castilla La Mancha Toledo is our stop for today. The city of Toledo can boast as being one of Spain’s most magnificent destinations. Filled with so much history, culture and traditions it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. The Old City captiva...

Destination La Castilla La Mancha and the city of CuencaLa Castilla La Mancha and the city of Cuenca was a fascinating place to visit. The history, culture, food scene and spectacular views should not be missed. During my time in La Castilla La Mancha I also visit the city of Toledo which I share on part one of this series about my trip in Oct. My trip started with a non-stop flight from Atlanta to Madrid with an overnight stay in Chinchón located in the Madrid region. Dinner at our Parador (ho...

Destination: Year in Review 2023 Farewell to 2023. This year in review highlights a phenomenal travel year of travel.I’ve had a chance to visit countries I had not visited in over twenty years. Some places since my Pan Am days. It’s always enlightening to revisit a place after so many years, to see what has changed and what has remained the same. Several of the countries I revisited, I had a chance to explore new cities and areas. This was one of the highlights of my travel – exploring places ...

Holland America! I have “Crew Tips” direct for those who know the cruise line well and can share all we need to know for a memorable cruise. If you know me, you know I love to cruise. I asked crew from my favorite cruise line to share tips for planning and selecting your ideal itinerary and excursions. I have with sailed with several cruise lines, however, I’ve cruised the most with Holland America, so I know their crew can give the best advice for upcoming journey’s on the deep blue sea. I’ve s...

Veteran’s Day 2023 is time to stop and honor, celebrate and say thank you to the men and women who have fought to keep our country free. Although Nov. 11th is Veteran’s Day it is also a good time to say thank you to our active service men and women. Have you ever thought about how much you know about Veterans Day? So often we celebrate the holiday without fully understanding the reason why or how it has become an important date to recognize. Veterans Day was formerly known as Armistice Day. Th...

Fall Trips 2023! It’s time to start planning for all getaways. Four travel experts have all the details you’ll need to create memories this year with family and friends. Our travel experts: Tom Adkinson – 100 Things To Do In Nashville Before You Die Karon Warren – 100 Things To Do In The North Georgia Mountains Before You Die Kelsey Perri – Road Scholar Jason Frye – Author – North Carolina Guide Books The post Destination: Fall Trips 2023 appeared first on Travel With Annita.

Windstar Cruises Now is the perfect time to start planning your next getaway. Windstar Cruises is one of the best ways to see the world and check off those bucket list destinations is by cruising. You jump on board and you’re set for the next days – no repacking, checking in and out of different hotels, finding your way through strange cities trying to locate your hotel or rental apartment. Cruising throws all of that hassle overboard. I recently sailed with Windstar Cruise on their Star Prid...

Destination: Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award Show The Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award was presented to Travel With Annita for the Juneteenth show. Some stories are destine to be told time and time again. Those stories capture not only our interest but our hearts in a profound way. This show features the award winning show which tells two stories. They are stories all about the human spirit. The tenacity to move forward when others may feel it is safer to turn back. These stories ar...