Tag: Senior Travel
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Travel Tips From AFAR’s Julia Cosgrove
As you can probably figure out by now, I love learning about all forms of travel, especially tips and preferences from fellow enthusiasts. So I was naturally excited to interview Julia Cosgrove, Editor in Chief of AFAR, a leading media company dedicated to experiential travel. Along with its popular magazine, AFAR also organizes fascinating immersive travel experiences around the world. Click HERE to learn more…
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Getaway to Fort Lauderdale via Albany’s JetBlue
OK: It had to happen eventually. It was only a matter of time before our freakishly warm winter weather would return to its normally frigid temperature. Fortunately, though, we still have quick getaways to warmer climates. Last month, I was invited by jetBlue to take its first nonstop trip from Albany, New York to Fort Lauderdale. The relatively short and inexpensive flight was…
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Holiday Celebrations in Ft. Lauderdale via Albany’s JetBlue
Earlier this month I had a great time visiting Fort Lauderdale by taking Albany’s first nonstop JetBlue flight to that destination. This popular destination had a lot to offer in terms of culture, adventure, and foodie treats, but one of my favorite experiences was viewing the area’s holiday celebrations including the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. This years’s theme was “Fairy…
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NYC: Great Stars Wars Costume Exhibit
Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you probably know that the new Star Wars movie is premiering today. If you’re a fan of this genre, movie buff, and/or a fashionista, you may really enjoy a new exhibit that’s being displayed at NYC’s Discovery Times Square, Star Wars and the Power of the Costume. As a…
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New Albany JetBlue and Last Minute Deal!
Last Thursday, December 10, 2015, JetBlue started its flights from Albany International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Local members of the business community, politicians, and Albany Airport representatives were all there to celebrate the big event with balloons, food, and speeches. JetBlue invited me to take this inaugural flight, and I really enjoyed the nonstop ride. The seats were comfortable, and the flight…
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AFAR’s Top Ten Travel Picks For 2016 Including Ireland
AFAR has released their top ten travel picks for 2016. No surprise that Ireland is on this list. My husband, Robert, and I drove all around this beautiful country last May. Yes, I would have been happy if the weather had been just a little bit warmer, but we loved this destination. I asked AFAR’s Editor in Chief, Julia…
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Nantucket: More Than its Rich Whaling Heritage
Ron Howard’s new film, In the Heart of the Sea , premieres this holiday season on December 11, 2016. Set in Nantucket and starring Chris Hemsworth, the film retells the fate of the crew of the whale ship, the Essex. This true story also provided the inspiration for Herman Melville’s classic, Moby Dick. The movie is based upon Nathaniel Philbrick’s book…
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10 Best Foliage Trips in the U.S. including Catskills and Berkshires
I know: I don’t want the summer to end either. But at least we can look forward to some beautiful fall foliage later on this year. Check out Fodor’s choices for the 10 best foliage trips in the United States. Here’s the list: 1. Aspen, Colorado, 2. Catskills, NY, 3. The Berkshires, Massachusetts,…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 