Author Archives: Jean

Copán is the new Tikal

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Jean

ShareFor decades Tikal has been the symbol and the most visited of all the Mayan temples. It is featured in dozens of movies, including scenes of Star Wars movies. Tikal lies in the northern portion of Guatemala, the Petén. This … Continue reading →

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Special prices on stateside sailings

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jean

ShareIf you are staying stateside this summer we have some great prices on small ship sailings in New England. This one is really nice, roundtrip from Portland Maine on July 14 and in 7 days visits Bath, Rockland, Belfast, Castine … Continue reading →

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Top 10 places to go in 2011 – Panama on Lonely Planet list

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Jean

ShareWhen we started our travel company in 2006, we focused on Panama. After having traveled to many tropical countries, we’ve seen the good and the bad of them.  My first trip to Panama produced a Eureka moment, when I realized … Continue reading →

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Places you gotta see before you die

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jean

ShareReally? There are books filled with lists ’1000 places to see before you die’ or travel mags telling you have to visit these 10 beaches before it’s too late or 15 places to see RIGHT NOW.  Do lists and challenges … Continue reading →

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IPhone etiquette – how to be polite in the electronic, always on age

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Jean

ShareFurther to Laurie’s piece on etiquette, this is from today’s NY Times in the Style section. It’s worth a read, and I preferred it in the paper version! I admit I am hooked on my IPhone and think that Apple … Continue reading →

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Ruben Blades Music

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jean

ShareReuben Blades, Salsa de Panama

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What does it mean, sustainable travel or responsible travel?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jean

SharePeople often ask what this means, sustainable travel or responsible travel? Just by asking, the traveler may be moving towards becoming a responsible traveler. When you think about traveling, you see big airplanes, large hotels, buses, cruise ships.  You see … Continue reading →

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Barge thru France with a few close friends

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Jean

ShareI have recently discovered a lovely way to see France with a few close friends. Anytime I find something new, I act like Columbus coming upon a new continent. But unlike the explorers of old, I want to share my … Continue reading →

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Yoga Maya Fusion Retreat in Mayan Ruins of Honduras.

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Jean

ShareOur Yoga Maya Fusion Retreat in Copan Ruinas, Honduras begins on March 25 and lasts 6 nights. You stay in a 100-year old hacienda-turned-eco-lodge, Hacienda San Lucas. This is a week of adventure, magic and self-discovery. Can’t make it March … Continue reading →

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Gormet Gals Supper Club

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Jean

ShareGourmet Gals strike again – in Morocco! The 5th Saturday Supper Club had another fabulous meal, this time with Morocco as the theme. It was an amazing spread of food: Lamb Tagine, couscous, veggie pastillas, Moroccan beet salad and blood … Continue reading →

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