Our Favorites Places in USA and Europe
Find below links to the different blog posts from our travels during our boomer years in USA, Ireland, UK, Spain, Greece and France. To view the destination blog posts scroll down this page or choose from sidebar on right if visible.
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Travel Blog Posts USA & Caribbean

Jamestown / Williamsburg, Virginia
Exploring Virginia’s Historic Triangle and Monticello
Historic Virginia Road Trip: Williamsburg-Jamestown-Yorktown-Monticello-Alexandria-Fredericksburg

Chillicothe, Ohio
Discover the Hidden Historic Gems of Chillicothe
Chillicothe, is not only Ohio’s first capital but a key location for the Hopewell Culture, the ancient civilization known for its elaborate earthwork constructions.

Destin, Florida
Destin on the Florida Panhandle
Explore Destin, Florida: Discover the charm of Destin Florida in our Boomer Couples Guide. Perfect for couples seeking relaxation and beautiful scenery.

Cincinnati, Ohio
Underground Railroad – Freedom Center
The Freedom Center provides detailed and quality exhibits with multimedia presentations create a memorable visit and understanding of the enslaved escaping via the underground railroad.

Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara Falls is situated on the border of Canada and the United States, this world-renowned destination is a must-visit for families, nature lovers and adventure seekers and boomers alike.

French Lick, Indiana
French Lick / West Baden Springs 4 Star Hotel – Indiana
3 Days Relaxation : Spa /Mineral Springs, Golf, Horseback Riding, Casino, Dining options, Outdoor and Indoor Swimming Pools.

Boston / Massachusetts
Freedom Trail, Tour the City, Salem
- Visit to Boston and Day Trip to Maine / Kennebunkport Visit Boston in early May, Freedom Trail, Tour City, Salem and Cape Ann / Rockport. Day trip to Kennebunkport in southern Maine….

Lexington / Kentucky
Keeneland Spring Meet
- Visit Lexington : Horses, Bourbon and History latest visit to Lexington for Keeneland Spring Meet with friends, sunshine in the rolling hills of Kentucky followed by dinner at Carson’s on Main…

Clearwater Beach / Florida
Tampa Bay Area
- Clearwater Beach 4 Days Florida Sunshine Break recharging our Vitamin D with sunshine, walking barefoot in the white sand & watching glorious sunsets, listening to live music while eating fresh seafood tacos….

Charleston / South Carolina
4 Nights Getaway – Off Season
- 4 Nights Luxury Visit to Charleston: Off Season Charleston oozes Southern charm and offered us a luxurious off-season escape like no other.

Key West / Florida Keys / Florida
Driving the Overseas Highway
- Miami to Key West Road Trip. Driving the Overseas Highway – John looked forward to his first road trip on the Florida Keys: Fort Jefferson, Duval Street, Mallory Square,

Clarksdale Mississippi / Memphis Tennessee
Home of Blues Music & Rock’n Roll
- “The Blues” Music Road Trip to Clarksdale Mississippi via Rock ‘ n Roll Memphis Tennessee Sun Records, Stax, Graceland, Beale Street…One of the best USA road trips we have enjoyed in our boomer years.

Caribbean
St John / US Virgin Islands
- St John USVI. The US Virgin Islands are heavenly islands in the middle of the Caribbean.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg Civil War Battlefield / Pennsylvania
- Gettysburg. Gettysburg: Destination full of History and Patriotism The Irish Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg

Savannah / Georgia
Exploring Savannah, Beaufort and Low Country
- Visit to Savannah, Beaufort and the Low Country.Exploring the Southern Charm where time seemingly moves slower and hospitality reigns supreme.

San Diego, California
Big Sur, Carmel, Pebble Beach
- San Diego to Big Sur – Carmel – Pebble Beach including visit to Joshua Tree National Park

Nashville / Tennessee
- 3 Day Visit to Nashville “The Music City” – including seeing Garrison Keillor at the Rymen Auditoreum

Paducah / Kentucky
- Paducah KY Road Trip The Art of Quilting. Paducah, Quilt City USA, is a haven for artists and is a UNESCO Creative City. With European-inspired architecture in its Historic Downtown district and is also home to National Quilt Museum.
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Travel Blog Posts Europe

Ireland
Dublin Pubs – The Oldest Historic Pubs
“Good puzzle would be to cross Dublin without passing a pub”
So thought Leopold Bloom in James Joyce’s Ulysses.

Ireland
Connemara / West of Ireland
Visiting Connemara with 2 Nights of Ballynahinch Castle: Visiting Connemara, on the West of Ireland, the Gaeltacht Region, the Twelve Bens, Connemara Ponies, Roundstone, and Ballynahinch Castle!

Ireland
Galway – Westport / West of Ireland
The West: Galway / Clifden / Westport : This trip included a visit to Galway & Connemara, Inishmore, Cong, Westport, Achill Island,

Ireland
Golf Links – Northside / Dublin – Ireland
Dublin Golf Links (Northside near Airport). There is a great selection of classic historic golf links just north of Dublin city including Royal Dublin GC.

Ireland
Travel Tips for Visit to Ireland
Boomer Travel Tips for visits to Ireland avoid the last minute panic and pack smart.

England
Bath – The Cotswolds / England
- Bath and The Cotswolds. Boomer Road Trip through Bristol, Bath, Burford, Burton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Lower Slaughter, and Blenheim Palace are all included in our wonderful English jaunt.

France
Paris / France
- 4 Days & Nights in Paris . With a direct flight to Paris and 4 nights hotel accommodation, an offer we could not refuse: D’Orsay Museum, Lourve, St Germain

Greece
Southern Peloponnese / Greece
Southern Peloponnese. 10 Day Road Trip: Discover Southern Peloponnese (the real Greece) secluded beaches, ancient sites, traditional village tavernas, wide choice of accommodation. Gytheio, Mystras, Monemvasia, The Mani,

Greece
Messenia – South West Peloponnese / Greece
South West Peloponnese Road Trips in Messenia from Pylos: Ancient Messene, Methoni, Voidokilia Beach, Gialova, Nestor’s Palace, Castle at Koroni

Greece
Peloponnese Ancient Sites / Greece
Ancient Sites on Peloponnese. 12 Day Road Trip: We explore various historical sites from ancient civilizations. Also meet friendly locals, old style village tavernas, modern beach resorts and uncrowded beaches.


Spain
Madrid to Seville Road Trip – Spain
Travel Blog Madrid to Seville – Extremadura Region : The Extremadura Region is off the main tourist route in Spain. proves to be a wonderful road trip experience. With a history going back to Roman settlements. The region was once ruled by the Moors and is the home of the Conquistadors.

Spain
Seville – Cordoba / Spain
Visit the Historic Cities of Seville and Cordoba in Andalucia: including the Royal Alcazar and Cathedral in Seville and the amazing Mesquita in Cordoba
Visit other Blog Topics on this Site
- About John and Lynn profiles of the traveling Boomers
- Boomer Travel – Wellness and Comfort lists Boomer essential Travel Accessories by category
- Art Inspired from our Travels shows some of my acrylic paintings inspired from our travels
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