Life is a patchwork of experiences
There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than a luxurious train trip from London to the Winchester Christmas Market on the historic British Pullman. A British Pullman day trip is always a special event, and even more so during the festive holiday season.
I love taking unique rail journeys, and the British Pullman day trip from London to the Winchester Christmas market certainly promised to be a magical experience. I can’t think of any better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a special Christmas train trip that hearkens back to the golden age of train travel.
Continue reading “My British Pullman Day Trip from London – Travelling in Luxury to Winchester”
This Magna Carta barge review is all about our luxury cruise on the River Thames to celebrate our special anniversary
All wedding anniversaries are special, but those ending in a “0” are doubly so. So, when my husband and I were looking for an extraordinary way to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary, another luxury barge cruise with European Waterways quickly came to mind.
After three other cruises with European Waterways in France and Italy, we knew there was no more indulgent way to celebrate this memorable event. For a week, we would be wined and dined like royalty. And since we were doing a barge cruise on the River Thames in England, the royal treatment was quite appropriate.
I used fabric that were inspired by the colors of the Orient Express train to celebrate and commemorate our 3oth weding anniversary
Quilt Inspiration – I wanted to commemorate our 30th wedding anniversary trip on the Orient Express from Venice to London with a special quilt. Continue reading ““Quilter on the Orient Express” Original Quilt Design”
I am sharing my personal Orient Express experience to inspire your next luxury holiday train trip. Let this detailed review inspire your next luxury experience.
Exotic destinations, quirky sleuths, and twisting story lines are all hallmarks of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery novels. Her most famous story undoubtedly has to be “Murder on the Orient Express,” which takes place on the luxurious and legendary train traveling from Istanbul to London. That same elegant train experience and legendary service can now be experienced again as you travel on the Orient Express from Venice to London, like I did.
This post was recognized by the North America Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) in 2017 awards competition with a Bronze award in the Luxury and Resort Travel Online Publication category
Continue reading “Luxury Without Murder – My Orient Express Experience”
In this month’s podcast, I share my experience aboard the Canyon Spirit on the 3 day luxury train journey from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Denver, Colorado. The Canyon Spirit is part of the Armstrong Collective, owners of the Rocky Mountaineer, the famous luxury train journey across Canada.
Podcast link: The Canyon Spirit – A Luxurious Train Journey Through the American Southwest
In this detailed Canyon Spirit review I describe everything about my luxury train journey from Salt Lake City, Utah to Denver, Colorado
Along with cruising, traveling by train is one of my favorite ways to see the world, especially if it is a luxury train experience. I’ve been on the Venice-Simplon Orient Express from Venice to Paris, the British Pullman in the UK, and the Andean Explorer and Hiram Bingham trains in Peru, and they have all been memorable journeys.
I was thrilled to have the opportunity to experience the new luxury US Canyon Spirit train route from Salt Lake City to Denver, where I enjoyed impeccable service along with regionally inspired dining while taking in the varied landscapes of the southwest.
In this month’s podcast, I talk about my three week road trip in Alaska and the Yukon. From Katmai National Park, to exploring Wrangell–St. Elias and Kluane National Park, driving the Alcan Highway, and staying at the remote yet luxurious Tincup Wilderness Lodge, I share my experiences and tips.
Podcast link: Alaska and the Yukon Road Trip – Exploring the Wild
Continue reading “August 14, 2025 Podcast: Alaska and Yukon Road Trip – Exploring the Wild”
The Tincup Wilderness Lodge in Canada’s Yukon was a quiet retreat in the middle of nowhere with all the comforts of home
The first thing I noticed was the quiet – the kind of quiet that is almost impossible to experience in today’s world.
There was none of the background noise that comes from whirring motors, or humming electronics, or airplanes flying at 30000 feet. These are the sounds of modern day life that are always present and have become imperceptible.
Until they are no longer there.
In a landscape where towns and modern amenities are few and far between, Tincup Wilderness Lodge stood out as a luxurious haven of silent solitude that truly was in the middle of nowhere.
Continue reading “Finding the Sounds of Silence at Yukon’s Tincup Wilderness Lodge”
In my latest podcast, I share tips for planning the best alaska cruise.
Podcast Link: The Ultimate Alaska Cruise Experience: What to Know Before You Go
A Baltic cruise was an easy way to see this part of Northern Europe. I am sharing my Baltic cruise excursions as I independently explored each port stop.
I cruise for many reasons: to get some me time, to get pampered, and to enjoy unending views of the ocean are just a few of them. I also cruise to experience new destinations, which was why I chose this particular Baltic cruise itinerary. I have long wanted to visit the Scandinavian countries and the Balkans, and this cruise made that wish come true.
Continue reading “Discovering Northern Europe With My Baltic Cruise Excursions”
