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how to help global volunteers without leaving home!

Lois Alter Mark10 years ago5 years ago621 mins

One of the biggest trends in travel, especially for baby boomers, is the idea of volunteer vacations. Michael and I did this last summer at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, and our good friends, Ruth and Dan, are heading off with Global Volunteers in a couple of weeks to work on the St. Lucia Project.

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buick, detroit and me — reinventing ourselves!

Lois Alter Mark10 years ago5 years ago501 mins

After visiting Detroit, I’m especially proud to be partnering with Buick in 2015 for a yearlong adventure where I get to experience the iconic brand with a small group of bloggers. I’ll be going behind the scenes to see how the cars are actually made, attending some special events Buick sponsors and getting to drive…

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off to detroit to #experiencebuick!

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago5 years ago511 mins

You may remember my amazing Buick Bucket List trip last summer, when Michael and I were given the opportunity to drive a Buick Encore through Tennessee, volunteering at the Elephant Sanctuary, visiting Loretta Lynn’s Ranch and spending a few days in Nashville, staying at Gaylord Opryland and attending the Grand Ole Opry. And, now, true…

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kimpton in la: hotel palomar

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago10 years ago291 mins

Can you guess from this picture which hotel we stayed at in Los Angeles last weekend? Just one glance at those signature Kimpton robes and I always feel right at home. What makes Kimptons so special — well, one of the many things that makes them so special — is that each hotel somehow manages…

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a new bucket list item: a hurtigruten northern lights cruise to norway

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago5 years ago521 mins

This post is sponsored by Hurtigruten Cruises. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine, and you know this is my kind of trip! I hope you’ll click on the sponsored links because this cruise sounds awesome! I’ve been talking a lot about bucket lists the past few days and, although I’ve admitted I don’t like…

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About Amber Readmond "As a former flight attendant, travel fuels my passion for life. Whether enjoying luxury cruises and resorts or embracing more adventurous travel like camping or road-tripping, I’m happiest when exploring new places, soaking in nature, and creating meaningful connections along the way."... Read More

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Lois Alter Mark of Midlife At The Oasis

About Lois Alter Mark “At this point in my life, I know what makes me happy, and I’m going for it. Midlife at the Oasis is a community of women who feel the same way, and who have the power to make things happen — for themselves and others. As someone once said — and, really, I would credit them if I could remotely remember who it was — it’s the second act that has the happy ending.”… Read More

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