Travel

By Torie TempleTwo years ago Linda Tharp and her husband Deny set sail on their dream vacation — cruising the open sea for 35 days. Waking up to the landscape of different exotic cities was just one of the many splendors the couple experienced. From new friends to new lands, this was a trip of a lifetime. “It was a very small ship with 650 passengers, which is great because everybody gets to know everyone,” Linda says. “We have been all over the world, and cruising is my favorite way to travel because you unpack [...]

By Torie TempleCliffs of Moher at sunset in County Clare, Ireland.“They say you shouldn’t start a conversation with an Irish person unless you have lots of time because they are so friendly,” says Eileen Walsh, elder law attorney and Ireland admirer. Work has taken Eileen to Ireland on a few occasions, but the beauty and hospitality keeps her going back for pleasure. With eight trips under her belt she considers herself an expert on The Emerald Isle. With this expertise, she has mapped out a dream vacation highlighting Ireland’s castles, history, and the best way [...]

By Torie Temple “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”These famous words filled the ears of the Williamsburg, Virginia, citizens who gathered to hear the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The words can still be heard today, echoing in the streets of the Revolutionary City through reenactments that make our country’s history come alive. Having knowledge of our past is having the power to [...]

A perfect place to dive and snorkel that you might not know about.By Torie Temple Located 12 miles off the eastern Yucatan Coast and 51 miles south of Cancun, Cozumel is consideredone of Mexico’s largest islands. Travelers usually discover Cozumel while on a cruise, as the island is a popular port for ships. This is how Sue Bindner stumbled across the island she has come to think of so highly. “My husband and I were on a cruise, and one of the stops was at Cozumel,” Sue says. “We liked it so much we went [...]