Vacation travel
Why winter is a great time to visit Catalina Island
by Elaine J. Masters | Nov 30, 2022
The seaplane windows sprayed with salt water as the pontoons hit the water. Slowly we slid to the...
Read MoreMix Luxury With a Casual Vibe in an Oceanside California Beach Adventure
by Elaine J. Masters | Nov 18, 2021
It doesn’t get much sweeter than this; sun most days of the year, easy to get to and choices...
Read MoreThe Pescadero Loop – Northern California Road Trip from San Francisco
by Elaine J. Masters | Jun 25, 2021
Where are we going man? I don’t know but we gotta go. ~ On the Road, Jack Kerouac The city...
Read MoreBig Hearts, Small Hotel – Meet Your Inn at Palm Springs Hosts
by Elaine J. Masters | Apr 26, 2021
Paul Kurdian and Samantha McDermott, are the the couple behind the Inn at Palm Springs. If you...
Read MoreThe Best Cenote Tulum Adventure in the Underground Wonders of Rio Secreto
by Elaine J. Masters | Dec 2, 2020
Hidden underground in Mexico’s northern Yucatan peninsula lies one of the world’s most mysterious...
Read MoreDream Travel – How to connect with nature in Yucatan and Thailand
by Elaine J. Masters | Aug 2, 2020
It feels more impossible than ever to get into tropical waters, to feel an exotic ocean breeze, to...
Read MoreBeat the crowds – Ketchikan Things to Do
by Elaine J. Masters | Jun 8, 2019
From the ship, you see nothing but green horizons and dark teal water for days. The sea, a rocky...
Read MoreFinding a calm Catskills getaway and largest Western Buddah
by Elaine J. Masters | Jan 5, 2019
Native Americans once tracked Mountain Lions, Panthers, Bobcats, Gray Wolves, Black Bears, Deer,...
Read MoreWhy the Newport Boat Parade is the best in Southern California
by Elaine J. Masters | Dec 22, 2018
You may think it’s hard to compete with winter traditions that include skiing down snowy slopes,...
Read MoreFind the best taste of Louisiana in Lafayette
by Elaine J. Masters | Dec 1, 2018
It took one bite of Boudin sausage for me to realize I knew nothing about the best taste of...
Read MoreHow to wear stylish travel clothes that won’t blow your budget
by Elaine J. Masters | Jul 7, 2018
When you plan a trip do you shop for new clothes, shoes or accessories? It can be part of the...
Read MoreWhy visit Hawaii now? Connect with volcanoes past and present
by Elaine J. Masters | May 26, 2018
Witnessing glowing red vents, steaming seas, and billowing volcanic clouds have to be the most...
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Elaine J. Masters

Whether you're taking a short road trip or zipping across the planet, I'm be here to help. Learn from my years of travel for work and pleasure, solo, family and a few tours. The Tripwellgal mission remains: To help us connect with our beautiful planet and each other with care and wonder. Stay in touch and happy travels!
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