Celebrity Cruises Goes Vegan and Gluten Free By Ricki Linksman Celebrity Cruises has already been ahead of the times when it comes to healthy eating. Now, Celebrity ships such as the Equinox has created a vegan menu and has many gluten free options as well. Celebrity has always been customer-service oriented, providing for special dietary … Read more
Wade in the Warm Shallow Surf or Walk along the Beach. Return for a Dip in the Pool or a Massage at the Spa Enjoy a quiet vacation along the beach–watch the surf, feel the warm ocean breeze and the sunshine. It sounds so relaxing. You deserve it—spoil yourself. Enjoy access to the beach, great restaurants, … Read more
It is always exciting to discover a hidden paradise two hours from Chicago that has been one of Wisconsin’s best-kept secrets. When Hurricane Irma hit Orlando at the same time our airplane was scheduled to land there, travel plans had to change. What was to be a week-long Florida vacation was replaced by a trip … Read more
Can You Manage Your Crohn’s Disease without Medication? by Ricki Linksman When a colonoscopy at a major medical hospital showed that a long-time Crohn’s patient had no sign of the disease anymore, the doctor was shocked. She had not taken a single prescription pill he prescribed for her. Genetically tested years earlier at the medical … Read more
Anyone who has experienced the excruciating pain of a kidney stone knows that on a scale of 1-10 it is 100! No one ever wants to go through that again. Most are treated with medications, which have their own problems. However, University of Chicago Hospital and head of the Kidney Stone Center, Dr. Frederic Coe, … Read more
It is no longer hard to find vegetarian and vegan menu items these days with the growth of these healthy diets. It is easier nowadays to find great gourmet vegetarian and vegan meals even at hotels that previously offered not much more than the usual salads and pasta primevera! If travelling in Orlando, check out … Read more
In the heart of bustling Orlando near Universal Studios and Disney World are two relaxing spa resort hotels that guests can enjoy whether staying in one or the other. The JW Marriott Grande Lakes and the Ritz Carlton, both owned by JW Marriott adjoin each other giving guests access to both worlds! Lounge poolside at … Read more
It is rare to find an adults-only spa hotel pool and hot tub, as even the best resorts provide only one pool open to families. Even when children are in school, true quiet relaxation can be a challenge if the people around you are talking to each other or on cell phones. James Ellison at … Read more
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, is not just for skiers, golfer, and bikers. It offers unforgettable relaxing stress-free vacation experiences, whether seeking rest for your tired muscles from the day’s thrilling activities or to visit as a spa destination. Two premier spa hotel resorts nestled in view of Blackcomb’s towering snow-capped mountain are The Four Seasons Whistler … Read more
Hidden Relaxing Jewel of a Spa Resort Hotel in the Heart of Chicago It was a total surprise. With a life so busy we had no time to even plan an anniversary get-away, we left it to chance. How about trying for the lottery to win Hamilton tickets? With prices starting at 400-500 per person … Read more