Category: The A List – reviews and recommendations

The best lightweight, easy-care women’s travel dresses

As an over 60 woman, I plan my travel wardrobe around classic, easy-care items. I take inspiration from the French style of dressing, focusing on solid colors and a classic look in high quality pieces. I accent these with colorful scarves, jackets, and jewelry. A dress fits perfectly into this capsule. Designing your travel style … Continue reading The best lightweight, easy-care women’s travel dresses

What to Do With One Day in Rhodes: maximize your time with a private tour

What to do with one day in Rhodes. Make the most of your one day in port by booking a private tour to include the acropolis at Lindos. See the island on your schedule.

One Day in Dubrovnik: how to make the best of your day in port

Dubrovnik has been on our destination list forever. I’d visited Dubrovnik as a child and remember well the imposing walls and red roofs of the old city. Dave had never been and it was primarily for this port that we chose to take the Windstar cruise – Italy and the Dalmatian Coast.  As our ship … Continue reading One Day in Dubrovnik: how to make the best of your day in port

See the Best of Egypt with a Luxury Group Tour

Traveling to Egypt is on most people’s Bucket List. Who wouldn’t want to cruise the Nile River? See the famous landmarks in Cairo and Luxor? Or view the treasures of Tutankhamen in his own land? Unfortunately, turmoil in this country has made travel to this area a risky proposition. Your friends and family are concerned, … Continue reading See the Best of Egypt with a Luxury Group Tour

Practical Guide to the Best Binoculars and Gear for an African Photo Safari

An African safari adventure presents the ultimate packing challenge. This bucket list trip is a big investment in time and money. You will likely be on long overseas flights where you'll want entertainment and comfort items, and short flights on bush planes where your luggage weight and size is severely restricted. And there are no … Continue reading Practical Guide to the Best Binoculars and Gear for an African Photo Safari

Osprey Trailkit, duffel backpack designed for cyclists

We purchased the Osprey Trailkit for an overseas cycling trip. Osprey has a great reputation for making quality bags for adventures so we were excited to see a duffel designed with the cyclist in mind. The Trailkit is a 40 liter duffel/backpack weighing 1.93 lbs and easily fits most carry-on size restrictions. (bag is 22 … Continue reading Osprey Trailkit, duffel backpack designed for cyclists