SabbaticalScapes

Where will your dreams take you?

Ladies, mothers & daughters, and couples…ever wanted to cruise?  Your time is NOW!!

Join me and Debbie Honore, CEO of Houston’s own fabulous Shoe Fetage’, on a 5 day cruise visiting Progresso and Cozumel, Mexico.  Leaving Galveston, Texas, we cruise the Caribbean April 13 -18, 2013.  Taking deposits now and payment plans are available.

Check out the video for all the fun details!  Or, contact my personal Travel Concierge, Thelma Williams at 832.244.8054 or TLW77489@aol.com.

Let’s go!!  Where will your dreams take you?

Blessings!

~A

Hi All!

Well over 30 countries ago, I took a step of faith to travel the world and live life to the fullest.  To date, the adventure has slowed down a bit but it has not stopped!  I found a great deal this spring which took me on a 5 day cruise out of Galveston to Progresso (Merida) and Cozumel, Mexico…plus a few relaxing days at sea.  All for $282!!

The ship was nice, the food was great, and it was the perfect getaway to celebrate my Mom’s birthday.  In addition, this trip was just what I needed to rewire, revamp, and just reconnect after spending my time writing, researching, and searching for my next career opportunity.  Coupled with a short jaunt to Phoenix a few weeks ago, summer is off to a great start!

What about you?  This is the perfect time to GETAWAY!! Any summer travel plans yet?

One thing that resonates within me is that it is ok to…Do something different, Go some place new, Put on a new perspective, or just Change your daily routine.  It is all about the experience…just Go!  Where will your dreams take you?

“Do something today that your future self will thank you for” – Joel Osteen

The Passport Party Project stopped in Austin on March 3, 2012.  With sponsorship from Expedia, the goal of the project is to gift 100 girls from age 11 – 15 with their very first passports by April 2013.  The project will stop in various cities, bringing together 10 girls for a day of travel related activities, fun, and getting their passport applications ready for submission.  So when the project founder Tracey Friley invited me to volunteer, I knew I had to be there for the party!

Driving from Houston to the Miracle Foundation in Austin, my mom and I hit the ground running.  Having only connected with Friley by social media, it was a pleasure to meet her in person.  After catching up, I immediately extended an offer to help get things together for the day.  Shortly thereafter, the girls started to arrive.

The girls were soo excited!!  They began the day perusing magazines for pictures that represented places they wanted to go and things they wanted to do.  Placing the pictures on a luggage shaped cardboard cutout, the girls had made their very own vision boards.  While creating their vision boards, Friley and the volunteers, Shelly Seale, Julie George, Iris Petitt, Melissa Sustaita, and myself, had the opportunity to share travel stories and adventures.

The day continued as the girls had a blast playing dress up with travel attire from around the world.  It was amazing to see the joy and happiness on their faces as the costumes actually brought out their excitement to travel even more!  After a nice lunch, the girls each had their chance in the photo booth to take their passport photos.  Several girls even won prizes such as an HD flip camera from Friley, a travel-themed children’s book from Hartlyn Kids, and a custom made map necklace from Paper and Place!”

As the day came to a close, it was evident that the party was a huge success!  The smiles on the faces of the girls were such an inspiration.  It has been said that nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something. With that said, Friley has definitely done something!

 “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” Saint Augustine

Happy Travels!!

~A

Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

MLK Washington, DC

MLK Washington, DC

 Inspiration: Where will your dreams take you?

Be blessed beyond measure!

~A

Hi All!

After many jaunts to and around the Mediterranean, Croatia has been on my LifeList for a long time.  Proclaimed to be one of the newest jet set hot spots, Croatia did not disappoint.  Nestled on the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik was a welcomed treat as the last stop aboard the European cruise ship.

Wandering through the medieval alleys of the Old City, there is a certain old world charm and elegance that surrounds you. The walled city rides the coast giving way to beautiful landscapes and a sea of tiled red roofs.

Taking a taxi up the steep one-laned street up to the fortress, we were pleasantly surprised at the beautiful panoramic overlooking the Old Harbor.  Apparently, one of the oldest European pharmacies is still in operation in Dubrovnik.  I never did find it.  But, I did find shopping, bell towers, beautiful churches, historic landmarks, and impressive architectural highlights at every twist and turn. Croatia is a jewel to be discovered…and I will definitely be back!!

Inspiration:  Travel is at its most rewarding when it ceases to be about
your reaching a destination and becomes indistinguishable from living your
life.  Paul Theroux

Where will your dreams take you?

Blessings!

~A