Breckenridge, Colorado, is an appealing retirement destination, offering a blend of natural beauty, recreational activities, and a welcoming community. As of 2022, the town has a population of approximately 5,017 residents, with a median age of 37.2 years. 

Wellness Experiences. Plymouth, a historic coastal city in Devon, England, has become a notable destination for wellness tourism, aligning with the global industry’s significant growth. The wellness tourism sector is experiencing rapid expansion, with the global market size projected to reach $1.35 trillion by 2028, reflecting a substantial increase from previous years. 

Wine tourism has emerged as a dynamic segment within the global travel industry, offering enthusiasts immersive experiences that blend cultural exploration with the art of winemaking. In 2023, the global wine tourism market was valued at approximately $46.47 USD billion and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9% from 2024 to 2030, reaching an estimated $106.74 USD billion by 2030. 

A return to Nova Scotia. We first visited Nova Scotia in late summer 2022. Prior to taking the ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Nova Scotia, we spent 10 glorious days exploring Prince Edward Island. As we made our way south, toward home, we mapped out a quick five days on Nova Scotia.

Scotland: Peebles & the Hydro Hotel. After two fascinating days in Stirling, our tour group moved on to Peebles. Again, we had no idea what to expect as we’d never heard of Peebles. A charming small town with a population of about 9,000, Peebles proved to be a lovely base for the next three nights of our tour.

Scotland: How to Spend Two Days in Stirling. Truth be told we’d never heard of Stirling, or for that matter most of the places we visited before or after. When it came to Scotland, we were complete newbies. It was our 20th country, Scotland, and while we’ve seen spectacular places around the world, the landscape of Scotland defied imagination.

Scotland. Paint a picture in your mind’s eye of everything you can imagine about Scotland and most likely you’d be spot on. We spent three weeks exploring Scotland and the Lake District in northern England, and we were in constant awe. The list of adjectives we used was endless when trying to describe the splendor that is Scotland. This post is the first in our Scotland series.

Good Eats. If you’ve been with us for a while, you know we spent the month of October 2023 in Portugal. We visited Setubal, Evora, Santarem, Espinho and Porto. A few places were new destinations for us and we’ll be writing about them and offering highlights, photos and travel tips. For Espinho and Porto, we’ll be updating our previously published content and sharing the best of our travel tips.

The Potomac River. First time visiting Washington, DC? Or, maybe you’re returning for a second, third or even fourth visit. Either way, there’s always something new to experience when visiting the city. I’ve said more than once a visitor could easily spend a month in Washington, DC and still not experience everything.

Chanticleer Gardens is located just about 2 1/2 hours north of Washington, DC. Located in the region known as Brandywine Valley, the gardens home is in Wayne, Pennsylvania.