3 ESSENTIAL ITEMS YOU’LL WANT TO PACK Cruising has become one of the most popular ways to travel the world. And, as you know if you’re a regular around here, it’s definitely my favorite way to travel. My husband Brad and I have been cruising together since we were married, 27 years ago. In fact, […]
Hello there! Thanks for stopping in! Today we’ll tour the Star Princess Penthouse Suite C749. It’s the suite Brad and I occupied on our recent Princess Cruises voyage from Los Angeles to Vancouver, BC, Canada. In celebration of my dear old dad’s 90th birthday, 8 of us took this short-but-sweet 4 day cruise up the […]
Hello and thanks for stopping in today. Just before Christmas Brad & I, along with our 19 year-old son, Austin, took our 2nd cruise onboard Oceania Cruise line’s ship, The Riviera. We had truly enjoyed sailing on The Riviera on her maiden voyage in Europe back in 2012. For that cruise (which we also enjoyed […]
Greetings! We have recently returned from a cruise to the island of Bermuda, a trip chosen by our son Austin for his high school graduation present. Once he decided on this particular trip, a 7 day cruise from New York City to Bermuda, we then had to select our cabin on board NCL’s mega ship, […]
Hello, In my last post I told you about celebrating my son’s 30th birthday at The Arizona Biltmore Hotel. As it happens, this is a really big year for big birthdays in our family. In addition to Nathan turning 30, in March my youngest offspring will turn 18, and in May I will be celebrating […]
After Orange County is a publication dedicated to living life in the slow lane. I escaped The OC for life at a higher elevation. Leaving suburbia behind, I now live in the beautiful mountain resort of Lake Arrowhead. Join me at 5,000 feet above and beyond as I cook, garden, renovate, entertain, travel and live life After Orange County.
