2017 Check-In
Has it really been 3 years since my last post?! I've really got to do a better job at this blogging life.
Let's see, my last travels took me to South Africa in 2014 so lets see if I can recall my travels since that time.
2015- Only the Bahamas, again. Great cruise, but not a very luxurious year of traveling.
2016- The majestic and very French island of Martinique. This group friend trip was marvelous and although officially in the Caribbean, Martinique was very different from what I'd ever experienced before. The island is luscious and full of beautiful greenery. No one speaks English, not the bartender, not the taxi drivers, and not the hotel front desk, so bring a French speaker in order to go far. The resort where we stayed was a bit off the beaten path, but gorgeous. We toured the island with Carambole Tours, and the guide/owner was FANTASTIC. I highly recommend her.
Last year I also went to Chicago for the first time. I'd never been before, and the same group of friends decided to make the trip to the mid-west. One of my favorite cities so far (in the summer), it is so clean, and the downtown area feels so urban and just like the backdrop of many a popular movies. I thoroughly enjoyed myself in Chi-town.
This year, I've already been to St. Croix (highly recommended for a long weekend, nothing more), and to Boulder and Denver, Colorado. Although 40 minutes apart, those 2 cities are quite different. Boulder being the picturesque mountain views that rejuvenate you, pristine streets, healthy foods, trendy breweries and coffee shops...almost utopian. Denver has a bit more grit, but boasts many shopping and dining options. The mile-high city is certainly a place to check off the list.
Let's see, my last travels took me to South Africa in 2014 so lets see if I can recall my travels since that time.
2015- Only the Bahamas, again. Great cruise, but not a very luxurious year of traveling.
2016- The majestic and very French island of Martinique. This group friend trip was marvelous and although officially in the Caribbean, Martinique was very different from what I'd ever experienced before. The island is luscious and full of beautiful greenery. No one speaks English, not the bartender, not the taxi drivers, and not the hotel front desk, so bring a French speaker in order to go far. The resort where we stayed was a bit off the beaten path, but gorgeous. We toured the island with Carambole Tours, and the guide/owner was FANTASTIC. I highly recommend her.
Last year I also went to Chicago for the first time. I'd never been before, and the same group of friends decided to make the trip to the mid-west. One of my favorite cities so far (in the summer), it is so clean, and the downtown area feels so urban and just like the backdrop of many a popular movies. I thoroughly enjoyed myself in Chi-town.
This year, I've already been to St. Croix (highly recommended for a long weekend, nothing more), and to Boulder and Denver, Colorado. Although 40 minutes apart, those 2 cities are quite different. Boulder being the picturesque mountain views that rejuvenate you, pristine streets, healthy foods, trendy breweries and coffee shops...almost utopian. Denver has a bit more grit, but boasts many shopping and dining options. The mile-high city is certainly a place to check off the list.
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