by Marie Hernandez | Mar 5, 2018 | Destinations, Hotel Reviews
Looking for a retreat in Paradise? Then the Terra Nostra Garden Hotel in the heart of Sao Miguel Island, Azores is for you. This hotel sits in what was rated one of the worlds best “Green Retreats” by Conde Nast Traveler and now I know why. Enjoy this...
by Marie Hernandez | Aug 15, 2016 | Destinations, Photo Essays
Known for its delicious home-grown coffee, abundant native wildlife, and luxurious ecotourism resorts, Costa Rica has been a hit with travelers for quite some time. This week’s installment of Snapshot Monday ~ Costa Rica will have you packing your bags for a...
by Marie Hernandez | Jan 5, 2016 | Destinations, Hotel Reviews, Spa Reviews, Travel Tips
Life is filled with stress, doubts, and pain, both physical and emotional. Even for those of us who live a dream life of perpetual travel, unforeseen trauma can often jump up and bite, leaving us drained and in much need of spiritual rejuvenation. As solo female...
by Marie Hernandez | Nov 9, 2015 | Photo Essays
Snapshot Monday ~ Atoll Reefs in the Maldives One of the highlights of my time in the Maldives was jumping off the balcony of my over water villa and snorkeling the reefs surrounding the resorts. I was amazed at the variety of fishes that called these reefs home. It...
by Marie Hernandez | Oct 14, 2015 | Stories
Indigo warm waters as clear as glass. Long stretches of baby powder soft sand so white it hurts the eyes. Clear skies with cotton candy clouds. These are the visions I’ve had in my head for as long as I can remember when I envision visiting the Maldives. Sleep has...