A group of nine islands located roughly 800 miles off the coast of Portugal, I was lucky enough to tour most of Sao Miguel Island and Terceira Island after visiting Lisbon and Fatima.
Just when I think Ive seen it all, Italy has its way of surprising me; each trip offering a new and unique experience that can never be recreated no matter how many times I visit.
"You're going to Aruba?" my friends asked quizzically. "You hate the beach, the sun and you haven't put on a bathing suit in 10 years." Yes.. all true. We are not "beach people" but the idea of trading the mid-winter cold for mid-summer warmth was very enticing.
As the air chills and the last signs of summer fade, Halloween becomes a focal point for many. Some houses are decorated with mums, bales of hay and pumpkins, while others have spooky decorations that may send chills down your spine.