The Intentional Traveler

Florence, Italy Is Always A Good Idea

If you are visiting Italy do not not pass up a visit to Florence, the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region. From many Italian cities, including Rome, it is easy to reach Florence by express train for an extra night or two stay. If you are cruising the port of Livorno will also provide a chanceContinue reading “Florence, Italy Is Always A Good Idea”

Revisiting The Disney Vacation Club

The Disney Vacation Club and How It Works Forward: We purchased a membership in DVC back in 2009 and the truth is our experience is somewhat unique. Generally there are three options for acquiring DVC memberships; you can purchase “points” directly from Walt Disney, you can buy someone else’s points (usually through a broker) orContinue reading “Revisiting The Disney Vacation Club”

Todays Featured Poster • Arches National Park

Arches National Park is located between the Colorado River and the town of Moab. It’s a red-rock wonderland landscape of contrasting colors, land forms, and textures unlike any other place. Inside the park can be found numerous natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles (above), massive rock fins, and giant balanced rocks. These giclée prints areContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • Arches National Park”

Visiting Arches National Park

There are almost a dozen national parks, state parks and scenic drives within a short distance of the small town of Moab, Utah. The town is only 24 miles south down State Highway 191 from Interstate 70. The most popular park in that area is Arches National Park with its entrance only four miles outsideContinue reading “Visiting Arches National Park”

Todays Featured Poster • The Liberty Belle

At Walt Disney World in Florida at The Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square is a remarkable Steamboat. The Liberty Belle set sail for the first time on the second day the park was open on October 2, 1971. This Mississippi Steamboat takes guests on a 17-minute ride on the Rivers of America and is an interestingContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • The Liberty Belle”

Three Coins In The???

Back in the late sixties while in the Navy, I was in and out of Italy a lot. On a number of port calls I put in for two day leave to travel around the country and on one trip I managed to spend a couple of days in Rome again. I had been friendsContinue reading “Three Coins In The???”