Dear Ageless Traveler, It’s a pleasure to write to “y’all.” Having been in Arkansas for a familiarization trip with the North American Travel Journalists Association, you can’t fault me for throwing in a bit of dialect. Arkansas is a state that brands itself “The Natural State,” and indeed it is. My journey took me to Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Hot Springs for a deep dive into the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, the brave story of anti-segregation, and the...
8 days ago • 5 min read
Dear Ageless Traveler, I am writing this newsletter and next week’s from Conferences. On May 7th, I spoke at the Hospitality Design Expo in Las Vegas. Next week, I’ll be in Little Rock, Arkansas, for the North American Travel Journalists conference. Conferences are one way I get the best travel information to you and keep us all up to date. For this week's newsletter, in our usual Culture Vulture section, I cover my surprise experience in Las Vegas, a place I have been many times, and I bet...
18 days ago • 8 min read
Dear Ageless Traveler, Welcome to The Ageless Traveler's Almost Mother's Day issue! Happy Mother's Day to you all. My Mom and Aunt brought me up, so I know that every woman is a mother figure to someone. Every Mother, and, for that matter, every person, has a brand, a part of their personality that comes through no matter where and no matter when, at every age. As the travel saying goes, “Wherever you go, there you are.” My mother’s brand was “You deserve it.” She wanted everyone to realize...
22 days ago • 6 min read
Dear Ageless Traveler, I’ve been reflecting on how much I love travel and what it's done for me at different stages of my life. When I was a child, travel opened my eyes to the big world. In my teens, I learned to be independent and adventurous. In my mature years, travel has given me better health, greater self-confidence, and a chance to contribute. I believe that travel is more than a vacation. That’s why I ask you to please attend my FREE June webinar, "Travel Coaching for The Mature...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Dear Ageless Traveler, I’m feeling the need for more face-to-face contact. I spend so much time at Zoom meetings that I wonder what a human being looks like from the waist down. How about you? Is it time for more human contact? I have a great idea we can pursue together! Let’s explore travel coaching. It’s a perfect way to meet people, make money, and feed your desire to help people travel. As a Travel Coach, clients rely on you to help them select the best trips. I am recruiting for the...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Dear Ageless Traveler, I first set foot in Britain when I was 18. I immediately fell in love with every inch of the Isles. If I believed in past lives—and some days I absolutely do—I would swear I was once an Englishwoman. This week, I’m devoting Travel Tuesday to Part 1 of my personal England—my shortcuts, my secrets, my delicious discoveries gathered over decades of wandering, getting lost, and finding magic. Ask Adriane: London Theatre Hints and Tips News You Can Use: My Insider Tips on...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
Dear Ageless Traveler, Happy Passover and Happy Easter. I find this time of year to be one of renewal. Perhaps it’s the burgeoning of spring, the holidays that bring family together, or the new beginnings of baby chicks and lambs that gives the time an aura of wonder and possibility for me. It’s also a bit disconcerting. The usual joys of travel are dampened by the world situation; in the US and worldwide, problems like homelessness and hunger persist. Yet it’s heartening to discover that one...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
Dear Ageless Traveler, Happy Passover and Happy Easter. I find this time of year to be one of renewal. Perhaps it’s the burgeoning of spring, the holidays that bring family together, or the new beginnings of baby chicks and lambs that gives the time an aura of wonder and possibility for me. It’s also a bit disconcerting. The usual joys of travel are dampened by the world situation; in the US and worldwide, problems like homelessness and hunger persist. Yet it’s heartening to discover that one...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
Dear Ageless Traveler, This has been two weeks of “FIRSTS.” I've just returned from a stint as a cruise ship speaker for the first time. I also visited the Azores for the first time, and below in Luxury Travel for Less, you'll discover that a quick trip can become a Wellness experience. It was also the first time that an airline lost my luggage. This was no joke as I was slated to speak on the ship four times and wanted to look my best. In News You Can Use, you'll see how I managed and a few...
about 2 months ago • 9 min read