By Donna Renz Lemons. Lemons. Lemons! They exist in everything here from drinks to cookies to chocolate—yes, dark chocolate! Although initially skeptical, I fell in love at first bite. The sweet and sour combination tantalized my taste buds and made me crave for more. The smell of citrus floated all around this small island, just three miles off the coast of southwest … [Read more...] about The Three C’s of Capri: Citrus, Cliffs, and Coastline
The Best Volcanic Hot Spring Resort in Costa Rica
By Maren Engh ITWPA member Two hours along winding mountain roads from the capital city of San Jose lies a jungle oasis at the base of a protruding volcano. The clouds linger around the top, casting bright rays down across the valley. After a red-eye flight and a long drive, my body was itching with the anticipation of experiencing naturally warm, crystal clear hot … [Read more...] about The Best Volcanic Hot Spring Resort in Costa Rica
A Texas Hill Country Weekend—Beer, Wine, Music, and Food Trucks
By Jeffrey Benson ITWPA member The Texas Hill Country is a place where cowboy meets white collar, rural meets metropolitan, and hills and bluffs meet flat land—the contrasts and diversity bring harmony and wonderment to this area and beckon you to stay a little longer. Here are four experiences that will give you the Hill Country perspective. Savor the cherry and … [Read more...] about A Texas Hill Country Weekend—Beer, Wine, Music, and Food Trucks
Wine Dine and Play in Temecula—Southern California’s Wine Country
By Noreen L. Kompanik ITWPA member With over 40 wineries dotting the map here in Southern California’s wine country (and more on the radar), Temecula Valley welcomes more than two million visitors a year. Not bad for a region that planted its very first grapevine in 1968. There’s a reason they come, and it’s not just for the wineries alone. Conveniently located 60 … [Read more...] about Wine Dine and Play in Temecula—Southern California’s Wine Country
Tokoriki — The Sound of Silence
By Kim Ward ITWPA Member From the moment we set foot on the adults-only Tokoriki Island Resort in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji we prepared to be unplugged. It was the quietly perfect tonic for a busy life and work schedule. The resort is palm-fringed luxury with the only sounds the wind in the palm trees, gentle shore waves, or a serenade with acoustic guitar. It is an … [Read more...] about Tokoriki — The Sound of Silence