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"When in Rome"- and Pisa, Florence, Barcelona, Cannes, Nice,.....
When "travel friend" Kristin asked for ideas about how to spend her birthday in 2014, it didn’t take long to decide on a western...
elleno1962
Feb 23, 20235 min read
Where in the World is Winnipeg and how do you get there???
Visiting Winnipeg and Falcon Trails Resort in 2014 completed the trifecta of fabulous Canadian getaways waiting for you to enjoy in 2023!
elleno1962
Feb 16, 20234 min read
Quebec City - Make it Your Own Fairy Tale
July 2014 travel diary notation - Canada’s Via Rail - “Smooth and on time”. Bathrooms are clean”. (Side note -”Amtrak’s food is...
elleno1962
Feb 6, 20234 min read
Montreal -"I thought you were dead"
Despite finding Montreal beautiful, techno trance and a foul smell literally "killed" the romance of our stay. "I thought you had died"...
elleno1962
Jan 28, 20235 min read
Go All the Way ---Victorian Style
“Dear Mother and Dad: Had an exceptional night in Saratoga Springs, a true Victorian delight. On to Montreal at noon Love, Ellen (PS,...
elleno1962
Jan 19, 20234 min read
Louisville- Horses, Bourbon, and Bluegrass
When I tell folks here in Pennsylvania, I’m from Kentucky, many ask me the usual three questions: “Have you been to the Derby?”, “Do you...
elleno1962
Jan 12, 20235 min read
Vegas - A Strip Teaser
Have a big birthday coming up? I say “Go Big”! Try something you’ve never done before. How about stepping off a perfectly good...
elleno1962
Jan 3, 20234 min read
Big Island Hawaii --Almost Too To Handle
Hawaii —- grand prize for every game show I can think of when growing up: Let’s Make a Deal, Wheel of Fortune, and my personal favorite...
elleno1962
Dec 26, 20225 min read
Shirley, Savannah, and a Spectacular Beach
Folks are always asking me, “Do you have any good ideas for spring break?” If you want a fun getaway east of the Mississippi, I have two...
elleno1962
Dec 23, 20223 min read
Staying Alive on the Skyline Drive
Driving the Skyline and Blue Ridge Parkway is not only beautiful, but it can offer the road warrior in you perfect thrills and chills.
elleno1962
Nov 1, 20228 min read
Retro traveling VIA Rail/Canada and Cape Cod
You can still travel by train like it's 1958 on Canada's VIA rail. For more old fashioned fun, visit Cape Cod with your family.
elleno1962
Sep 9, 20228 min read
London and The Queen Mary 2, Worth Doing?
How to see London in a day with a teen. Discover if crossing the Atlantic on Cunard's Queen Mary 2 may be your perfect luxury spa getaway.
elleno1962
Sep 1, 20227 min read
Paris 2007 - Oooh La La or Oooh Oh No!
Seeing the "real" Eiffel Tower was the basis for an incredible three days of touring Paris. Travel tip? Let teens be in charge of the map.
elleno1962
Aug 25, 20227 min read
Copenhagen - the Mystery of the Lost Luggage
It’s funny how travel experiences can leave a lasting impression. For instance, when we went as a family to Epcot in Disney World in...
elleno1962
Aug 17, 202210 min read
Memphis: Discovering Orbitz
TRAVELING DURING COVID —----2022 Before I share my weekly story, I feel it’s a good idea to talk about traveling tips you can use today,...
elleno1962
Aug 9, 20228 min read
Spring Break 2006 - Post Katrina
Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey devastated the Gulf. Our road trip in 2006 gave us glimpses of before Harvey and after Katrina.
elleno1962
Aug 1, 20229 min read
California-Driving the Coast; are our family adventures over?
Our Cali coast driving trip incl. many iconic tourist spots, overnight spots perfect for the family. Would this trip however, be our last?
elleno1962
Jul 25, 20228 min read
Be Wary of Traveling to Florida during the summer months
Our first trip combing the
Florida Keys and cruising had us singing - "There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight"
elleno1962
Jul 18, 20228 min read
Amtrak to Charleston, SC - More than an adventure
Travel Tip? - Traveling can be less stressful when keeping in mind, "Hope for the best, Roll with the detours". We learned quickly in...
elleno1962
Jul 12, 20226 min read
Scary Tunnels, Ghosts?, and "Lights Out" - the first magnets
Our first magnets: a dark tunnel, cobwebs, a spooky inn or two, and----"LIGHTS OUT"
elleno1962
Jun 30, 20229 min read
Magnets of Adventure
Trip Tips and Planning Made Easy
ellesntravelmagnets blog began as a respite from ongoing Covid travel restrictions in the summer of 2022. Written in chronological order, each week you can learn about a destination along with travel tips and lessons learned sometimes the hard way. The purpose? To inspire you to create your own adventures. The world is essentially open again - get out there!
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