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Vermejo Park Ranch — a national treasure in the Wild West
I knew Vermejo was big but really couldn’t grasp quite how big until I visited this private nature reserve of over half a million acres, that goes on and on for hundreds of miles in New Mexico, dipping into Colorado. Almost the size of Rhode Island, Vermejo is home...
Portugal — The World’s Leading Destination?
You may be like me and struggle when asked your favorite destination. For me, each place has its own unique charm, beauty and experience. But the World Travel Awards (the Oscars of travel) named the small country of Portugal as the World’s Leading Destination for...
Cacti, Fun, Spa and Beauty in the Sonoran Desert
I had visited Arizona once before, some 30 years ago, and forgotten how totally unique, dramatic and powerful the Sonoran Desert cacti-studded landscape is. On a recent visit I fell in love again with the beauty and nature of the region, while enjoying a wonderfully...
Holiday Travel Inspirations and Specials
Greetings Fellow Travelers! One of the advantages of being a member of the invitation-only network of Virtuoso travel agents is the myriad of promotions and savings that I receive on a weekly basis. Really, really good deals… As the holidays are upon us I wanted to...
Isla Holbox–Eco-Friendly Paradise near Cancún
Intimate Idyllic Beach Escape -- 2 Hours from Cancún Shh ... Isla Holbox, called the anti-Cancún, is one of those special places you're torn between wanting everyone and no one to know about. Ever since Cancún and surroundings became so developed, I’ve been looking...
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Favorite Fall Getaways
Greetings fellow travelers, I hope you’ve had a great summer! As we look ahead, here are some of my Favorite Fall Getaways -- for 2018 or 2019! Koyo in Japan For centuries the Japanese have cherished koyo (meaning changing autumn colors). Join the locals to...
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Why Visit Cuba?
Last month, I had the pleasure of designing and leading a trip to Cuba for The Inland Ocean Coalition to explore Cuba’s culture, arts and nature. The group quickly embraced the same charms that keep me coming back: Cuba's beauty--ranging from bucolic countryside to...
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What to Do when it Rains on your Beach Vacation?
You’ve been dreaming of your getaway -- blue skies, warm temps, calm ocean. Then you arrive, and it pours... The Belmond at Maroma Beach That’s what confronted me last month when I arrived in the Yucatan, Mexico, for the first time in many years, with visions of...
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Hello 2018
Greetings! I hope you had a great 2017! Perhaps like me, you tend to reflect as we enter a new year. Where did you travel, and what’s still on your bucket list? What did you learn and how did it impact your life? For Susan Bruce Travel, 2017 was an exciting...
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10 Reasons to Adore Cambodia
Lovely people; rich in culture and wildlife; a magnificent and challenging history; delicious food; great value; and safe. So many reasons to love Cambodia -- it's a true gem in SE Asia. From my first visit in December 1998, to my third, and most recent, in March...
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