Solo Travel

10 Things to Love About Norwegian Breakaway

May 15, 2013
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I’m back from my fun, whirlwind two-day cruise aboard the new Norwegian cruise ship, Breakaway. I have a lot to say about this ship—more than can fit in one blog post—but I wanted to hit the highlights for you this week. How does this ship measure up for solo travelers? Pretty well, I thought. I’m [...]

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Get Ready for a Breakaway: Norwegian Breakaway

May 1, 2013
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Dear solo travelers who are itching to go on a cruise: Do I have good news for you! Remember the excitement of 2010 when Norwegian Epic debuted with its solo lounge and 128 staterooms sized—and priced–for solo travelers? Well, Norwegian just gave birth to The Epic‘s brand new baby sister called Norwegian Breakaway which features [...]

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Dining Around San Antonio

April 24, 2013
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San Antonio, Texas is a great city for sampling margaritas and mojitos and local brews, but it’s also fun to sample regional food specialties—and not just the obvious ones. Sure, you’ll want to try Mexican food and BBQ here, but don’t forget about the famous Gulf seafood and German food (thanks to the region’s German [...]

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Mi Tierra: An Unforgettable Restaurant in San Antonio

March 6, 2013
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As you walk through the entrance of Mi Tierra, you pass by the bakery, which smells so divine it nearly brings you to your knees. Mexican music playing in the background sets the mood for what you are about to experience. But more than anything, you should brace yourself for the visual feast you’ll find [...]

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What’s the Big Deal About Solo Female Travel?

February 9, 2013
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When the news was reported last week about the murder of Sarai Sierra, a young mother from New York who was traveling on vacation alone in Turkey, I immediately felt sadness for her and the family who lost her. What a tragic outcome for what should have been the trip of a lifetime. My second [...]

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The Pros and Cons of Seeing Europe By Cruise Ship

January 16, 2013
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Is Europe on your travel bucket list? How many cities in Europe? Five? Ten? Thirty? If you’ve got a travel bucket list a mile long that includes numerous cities in Europe, you may find yourself wondering how on Earth you can visit that many places with the week or two of vacation time you get [...]

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Book Review: The Essential Guide for Baby Boomer Travel

November 7, 2012
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Heads up, boomers, there’s a new guide in town. If you’re a baby boomer (anyone born between 1946 and 1964), and you’re faced with the prospect of traveling solo for the first time in your life, this may be the guide for you. The Essential Guide for Baby Boomer Travel was written by Leyla Giray, [...]

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If At First You Don’t Succeed. . . .

September 12, 2012
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I’ve been excited about the Norwegian Epic since I first heard about its 120 staterooms for solo travelers (with no single supplement!). In 2010, I managed to get invited to join a 2 night press trip aboard the ship out of New York City. But it wasn’t until this past May that I was able [...]

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Dining Around Minneapolis

August 29, 2012
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As I mentioned in my overview of Minneapolis, I didn’t have a lot of time to be a tourist in Minneapolis, but I did have the opportunity to sample some of Minneapolis’s fine restaurants during my time there. What would I recommend and what wouldn’t I? Skywater at the Hilton This restaurant and lounge is [...]

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