Winners of the 2016 Gratitude Travel Writing Award are here!

Winners of the 2016 Gratitude Travel Writing Award are here!

It’s finally here! The day we find out which talented writers are the 2016 WSGT Gratitude Travel Writing Award winners! They shared how travel has changed their lives and about a time where they took a risk and fought against fear and were willing to grow forward! We’ve already opened the doors on our next Travel Writing Award. Travelers of … Continued

Do You Need The Best Gift Ever?

Are you looking for the Greatest Gift on Earth for Mother’s Day, Graduation or a Special Birthday? My sister has found the best gifts on the planet for my family. I am so lucky that she does all the research and makes the projects happen. Every time I think this is the best one and … Continued

WSGT contributing writers Part 6

We are very lucky at WSGT to welcome talented participants into our contests and most recently, the Travel Writing Award. As a way of saying “thanks,” we regularly feature contributing writers who display the WSGT Travel Badge. Our next Travel Writing Award opens on May 11th. We hope you will share your story! Sean Jungo I hope my writing reinvigorates the desire to … Continued

Five things to take on a dive trip: scuba show 2017

5 Things To Take on a Dive Trip

I am so excited that this weekend is The Scuba Show in Long Beach! I went last year and discovered so many great destinations and dive shops. I wanted to share my recent trips with you and a few things I do not leave home without! I could not travel and dive without: LG V20: … Continued

Spring has Sprung in NYC with Lisa Niver

Spring is Super in New York City April 2017

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!” —Robin Williams I love being in New York City at Spring time! This year I was there to celebrate a family birthday, see friends and go for my first visit to the New York International Auto Show. I had a really great visit and I want to … Continued

April News and Accomplishments 2017

April News: I am so PROUD of my accomplishments

April NEWS: Plant seeds and Watch them GROW! At times over the last few years, I have wondered if I am making progress. Was leaving teaching to write about travel the right choice? Lately, I see that the seeds I have been planting are taking root and growing! I am very proud of my accomplishments! My trip to … Continued

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

The Spectacular Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada

Have you wanted to escape San Francisco Bay Area, but didn’t want to break the bank at the same time? Do you want to experience a choice of eight award-winning restaurants, a four-star spa as well as a 60,000 square foot casino that is all under one roof? If so, the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa … Continued

Do You Love Cookies? Double Tree by Hilton Does TOO!

Do You Love Cookies? DoubleTree by Hilton Does TOO!

Food and travel go together like cookies and milk as I recently experienced during a trip to The Big Apple when I stayed at a DoubleTree by Hilton. It also reminded me that the brand has some really clever and creative programming and stay packages taking place right now – particularly for the upscale hotel … Continued

How to sleep on a plane NIVER

Secrets from Lisa Niver How to Sleep on a Plane

Thank you to Reader’s Digest for asking me for my secrets about how to sleep on a plane! My first secret: Don’t forget socks “For most people, sleeping in socks can be super-uncomfortable and annoying, when they’re in the comfort of their own bed. But when you’re flying high? It’s kind of the opposite: if you’re … Continued

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