Why Visit Kansas City? Start with Joe, Then Nelson, And Finish With Howard
Though I visited KC twice before, little did I know what a treat I was in for.
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elleno1962
Aug 174 min read
When Is The Best Time To Visit Copenhagen?
Despite visiting Copenhagen several times already, this year’s adventure proved to be outstanding for many reasons. Four of us...
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elleno1962
Jul 153 min read
Arriving in Hamburg, Germany Post Cruise - What to Do With Too Much Luggage
Click on any underlined sites to be taken directly to its website When the seven of us confirmed our bookings for the Queen Mary 2...
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elleno1962
Jun 214 min read
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 - What it's Like to Sail With Her Fifteen Years Later
Note: Yes, I did write that my New Hampshire post in May 2024 would be my last. However, encouraged from continued support from my...
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elleno1962
May 45 min read
New Hampshire's Best Resorts in all Seasons
I can happily report on quite a few of the BEST resorts New Hampshire has to offer.
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elleno1962
Apr 252 min read
Travel Rule #1 - If Something Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is
Travel Tip: Remember the adage: "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is".
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elleno1962
Apr 153 min read
What Exactly Makes Martha's Vineyard So Special?
Vacationing on Martha's Vineyard is a whole different animal than spending time on the Cape. Is it better?
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elleno1962
Apr 34 min read
Finding Not Much Fun Visiting Yosemite and Napa Back to Back
Unfortunately, this trip totally burned me out. For the first time in my life, I found myself wishing I had stayed home.
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elleno1962
Mar 253 min read
Why Portugal Is Worth Adding To Your European Itinerary; A Middle Aged Perspective
Piggybacking off our trip to Belgium and the Netherlands, Pete and I flew TAP (Air Portugal) to Lisbon, Portugal in May, 2023. Could...
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elleno1962
Mar 166 min read
Belgium and Cologne - Why You Should Put Visits on Your Bucket List
Click on any underlined features to go directly to the website Many European trips appear focused around taking a river cruise or...
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elleno1962
Mar 74 min read
Scottsdale? Keep on Driving to Tucson
Traveler’s Tip: Instead of staying in Scottsdale, consider flying or driving south to stay in Tucson. Read why.
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elleno1962
Feb 293 min read
Meet In Crete for a Relaxing Greek Holiday
If you desire a quiet, more relaxing Greek vacation, I highly recommend putting Crete on your wish list.
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elleno1962
Feb 204 min read
How To Maximize your Canadian Rockies Trip Planning
In August 2022, Pete and I finally packed for our much anticipated Canadian Rockies rail/driving trip first booked in June of 2019. I’m...
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elleno1962
Feb 136 min read
Switzerland - Hike,Bike,Take Flight
If I were given airline tickets good for any country in Europe, it’s a no-brainer where I’d choose to go, for a fourth time! When...
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elleno1962
Jan 306 min read
The Best Time to See Tulips and Gondolas
Finally, after a two year wait, it was time to see tulips and gondolas. Did we pick the best time?
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elleno1962
Jan 222 min read
Sanibel's "Ding" Darling is Open!
The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Nature Preserve is well on its way to returning to as special a place as it felt in January 2022.
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elleno1962
Jan 146 min read
The Best Guide For Your Big Southern Driving Loop, Just Be Sure to Do This
When my husband dragged me out of Texas in 1992 to return to Louisville, Kentucky where we would live the next four years, we stopped...
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elleno1962
Jan 53 min read
Why a Visit to Detroit Will Get Your Motor Humming
I am super excited about this blog post. Out of all the places I’ve visited, this major US metropolis provided the best surprises. When...
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elleno1962
Dec 27, 20235 min read
Forget Amsterdam - Let Windmills Be On Your Mind in This Dutch City
Amsterdam is worth visiting but it is in this Dutch community where you can actually relax on your vacation.
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elleno1962
Dec 18, 20233 min read
Rocky Mountain National Park - Easy Trip Planning Tips
By July 2021, traveling during the pandemic seemed more manageable. Covid vaccinations were becoming increasingly available to the...
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Magnets of Adventure
Trip Tips and Planning Made Easy
ellesntravelmagnets blog began as a respite from ongoing Covid travel restrictions in the summer of 2022. Written in chronological order, each week you can learn about a destination along with travel tips and lessons learned sometimes the hard way. The purpose? To inspire you to create your own adventures. The world is essentially open again - get out there!
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