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The Traveling Fool Podcast Episode 13 Your Passport-Free Paradise: The US Virgin Islands

October 4, 2023 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Transcript Hi and welcome to another episode of the Traveling Fool podcast. I am Bob Bales your host, and today I'm going to talk about a tropical paradise where you do not need a passport to visit, at least if you're an American. Now I live in Texas. Texas has some nice beaches we're on the Gulf of Mexico but they're not … [Read more...]

10 Best Texas Beach Resorts

August 31, 2022 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

The following article contains affiliate links Who doesn't enjoy a lovely beachfront resort? You just want to get away and unwind after spending time stuck in traffic to get to a job where you spend time dreaming of being somewhere else, right? Beach resorts in Texas provide visitors with an excellent experience as well, despite the fact that beach resorts in Florida, the … [Read more...]

Top 10 Best Texas Beach Towns

February 19, 2022 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

This article contains affiliate links Over the last couple of years people have been hibernating in their homes either due to personal reasons or government mandates. Now more and more people are looking to get out of the house and go somewhere. Where better, than a great beach destination and there are some great Texas beach towns to visit, enjoy the outdoors and get some … [Read more...]

Grand Velas Riviera Maya All Inclusive Luxury Resort and Spa, Playa Del Carmen

February 21, 2019 By Bob Bales 3 Comments

Zen Pool Grand Velas riviera Maya Playa Del Carmen Mexico

Full disclosure, I was given complimentary accommodations while attending a travel writers retreat in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. The opinions however are all mine. There are a lot of Hotels and resorts in Playa Del Carmen but for a truly luxurious stay the Grand Velas Riviera Maya can’t be beat. While I don’t exclusively stay at luxury resorts and hotels, I have been to … [Read more...]

It’s Better in the Bahamas on Green Turtle Cay

February 6, 2017 By Bob Bales 12 Comments

Green Turtle Cay Bahamas

As the northernmost Cay in the Abacos, Green Turtle Cay is a magical place. Miles of beautiful beaches and gorgeous turquoise water await you at every turn. As the beautiful Bahamians like to say, “All is well.” And truly, when you visit Green Turtle Cay, all is well! … [Read more...]

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Profile Flipped Hi and welcome to The Traveling Fool. Born with a passion of learning about the history of different cultures, Bob Bales (aka The Traveling Fool) enjoys discovering people and places he finds off the beaten path that most tourists don’t know about. Often found with a cigar in one hand and a good whiskey in the other, Bob likes to write about what makes those people and places he visits special. Being retired military and having lived, worked and traveled from Europe to Asia and North America there is always a history and story to be told. To learn more about The Traveling Fool check out my About Me page.

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