I’ve been to Hawaii numerous times and each time I saw surfers gliding effortlessly along a perfect wave, I would think to myself  “Oh I wish I could do that”.  But I would dismiss the idea – thinking that it was probably too difficult to learn, or perhaps that it was a sport reserved only for young, tanned, and impossibly good-looking people.  However, on a recent trip to Kauai, and at the age of 49, I finally summoned up the nerve to take my first ever surfing lesson.  I found that surfing is easier and more accessible than you may think.  All you need is a little courage and a lesson from a qualified instructor.

Surfing doesn’t come naturally to all people, so I highly recommend taking a lesson.  Within an hour of my surf lesson, I had learned the basics of surfing, was able to get up on the board several times, and most importantly – I had a blast doing it!  So, add some fun and exhilaration to your next beach vacation by booking a surf lesson.  Below are some tips on finding and enjoying your first...

- Emergency Medical Coverage a Must More Than Ever for Canadian Snowbirds-

The cool crisp weather of autumn heralds the inevitable coming of the Canadian winter and, for many of us, it is also a reminder that it is time to begin planning that extended winter getaway.

This year, more than ever, a key component of that winter escape is insurance coverage for medical emergencies to help ensure that an extended break in the sun doesn’t turn into a financial catastrophe. Provincial government and employee health insurance plans don’t always cover all medical emergency costs incurred abroad.

In 2009, Canadians made 18 million overnight trips to the U.S., staying an average of eight nights.  This accounted for nearly 70% of all overnight trips by Canadians outside the country. In particular, snowbirds (defined by insurers...

I am so excited!!! I am going to my favorite place to spend time with one of my favorite people. San Francisco with Amber. As some of you know my gypsy daughter, has been gone for over 2 years traveling and working in New Zealand and Australia. It is time for her to come home, so I am meeting her part way to spend some mother, daughter time together in a city we both love. Shopping, dinners, vineyards, theatre, spas... life is good!! What I have found to be true for me, is I sometimes get so caught up in my life, work, ideas, that I forget that just having fun, with no set agenda, is so needed to keep me feeling alive and looking forward to everything else I do in my life. I know I am doing what I should be doing, but sometimes I get off the path or try to run too fast down the path and get discouraged or worn out. My social life has become so tangled...