Travel Contessa

27/04/2024

This photo is a blast from the past. It's 1994 and pilot Jerry Rainwater, Linda Hutton, and I are just taking off on an adventure in a hot air balloon flying over the Great Wall of China into the unknown mountains of China. This photo was taken by J. Robert Russell who was in another American balloon piloted by Sam Alexander. A third American balloon piloted by Earl Miller with Toby Spalding joined us in this epic flight. Amazingly, all 3 balloons landed in the same little mountain village some 2 hours later. And furthermore, in case you are wondering, this was not photoshopped.

29/03/2024

Cozumel was great, but it is good to be back home. I am still loading my snorkel photos, so stay tuned.

17/03/2024

29/02/2024

I am so blessed to have received so very many Happy Birthday wishes. Thank you to everyone who thought of me.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year

21/12/2023

Looking for manatees at Kings Bay in Crystal River, FL today. It’s tough to get a good picture of them with the choppy water. Cool and windy today.

10/12/2023

Having a cold Negra Modelo and a bite of late lunch.

10/09/2023

At the middle of the earth, north and south hemisphere

27/08/2023

Maui needs your support. Don't cancel your Maui vacation, just relocate away from West Maui. Simple!

Do not cancel your trip to Maui, just adjust it. If you were planning to stay in West Maui, move to another area. Believe me, as wonderful as Lahaina was, all the beauty of Maui is not just in West Maui. Need help with your Maui plans, International Accents Travel is here to assist you. We have the knowledge and the contacts to make your trip as wonderful as it can be.

09/03/2022

Let's get going!

IT'S TIME TO TRAVEL!
Starting March 10, travelers heading to PUERTO RICO on a domestic flight won't be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
IRELAND and ICELAND have both removed all COVID-19-related travel restrictions, allowing visitors to come to the country without any testing or quarantine measures in place.
Israel started welcoming unvaccinated travelers this month but requires them to get tested before coming and after arrival.
Beginning March 26, domestic travelers entering HAWAI'I will no longer need to quarantine or show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result.
Make your travel plans now.

01/02/2022

I love Paris. How about you?

Working with a client today on a spring trip to Paris. I am so excited for her. Paris is always a good idea.

14/01/2022

Share a tip for practicing self-care!

I learned many years ago, decades ago actually, that for my own emotional and physical health, I should take one day a month, not a lot really, and do something just for me with no guilt of not being "productive" on that day.
In actuality, I was being productive. It sharpened my mind, healed my tired body and made me feel great so I was much more "productive" in the end result.
I don't care what you chose for your day off, read a book, go shopping, watch mindless TV. My go-to was a facial, lunch out in an upscale restaurant, and maybe some shopping, nothing serious, just enjoying perusing. Perhaps a little beach time too (I lived in Ft. Lauderdale when I started this). The day was simply all about me. Try it and keep doing it. You can always find an excuse not to do it, now find an excuse to DO it.

18/07/2021

Airshow just outside Lucerne, Switzerland. Show was good, surrounding scenery was fabulous.

01/07/2021

Join me on this amazing Rhine River cruise and see Cologne one one of the stops

Sail an AmaWaterways™ River Cruise - voted Best River Cruise Line in 2019. Explore itineraries that cruise the rivers of Europe, Asia and Africa. Find the best river cruise for you today.

30/06/2021

Ahhhh, spa and relaxation. Just what we all need

23/06/2021

Here's a great site to check country Covid rules. Be sure to check it often as rules are changing daily.
https://www.amawaterways.com/agent/InternationalAccentsTravel/travel-entry-requirements