Inspiring travel and discovery among curious women 60+.
Tucked between the North and South Forks of Long Island’s fabled East End, Shelter Island was a safe haven for generations of seafarers who sought refuge from the ravages of the North Atlantic.
Today it’s a haven from the havoc of modern life with a very family oriented and pet-friendly vibe. Shelter Island has yet to install a traffic light but there is no mistaking its laid-back summer sophistication. Here are some tips as you plan your escape …..
We Shall Overcome
The Costume Institute of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art broke new ground with their Spring 2016 exhibit. The show combined the skills of hand-made with the new technologies of machine-made.
So what does that mean for us consumers with closets overflowing with choices? It’s Freedom!!! The show gave me an appreciation of and permission to mix things up in my way, to create a personal fashion statement from my wardrobe – how liberating! Continue reading “Fashion Recipes Inspired by the Met Museum Costume Exhibit”
Freedom lies in being bold.
Robert Frost
1874-1963
Tuscany has been an inspiration for centuries. Its great city-state of the 14th century, Florence, gave birth to the Renaissance which in turn inspired the humanistic philosophy of the modern era. Travel in a leisurely discovery of the small towns of the region, such as Montrechi, pictured above, or spend the perfect afternoon at La Foce, near Pienza. Hopefully, this brief picture tour, a smattering of the region, serves as an inspiration for you to add Tuscany to your bucket list, or revisit this special place. Continue reading “The Tuscany That Will Inspire You”
The summer night is like the perfection of thought.
Wallace Stevens
1879-1955
Head to the gardens of La Foce, a 15th Century estate in Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia, nestled among the ancient hill towns near Siena. The hilly terrain falls into a rolling landscape demarcated by lines of towering cypress trees; ancient olive groves and a puzzle of terraced vineyards create a checkerboard of bounty. La Foce is a tour de force of gardening, brilliantly melding the agrarian terrain with masterful landscape design. But first, of course, there’s lunch…… Continue reading “How to Spend a Perfect Tuscan Afternoon”
Summer. Travel time. It’s high postcard season, and 3 Score & More wants you to add to the summer postcard blog! Wherever you roam, from beach to bazaar, from the Wisconsin Dells to Angkor Wat, please join 3 Score’s Summer Postcard blog series by submitting a picture or video of your summer adventures . Here’s how it works….
3 Score & More is pleased to present guest blogger Delta Willis, Africa travel specialist, conservationist, author, and journalist. Her expertise gleaned from working in and traveling across Africa, often in the company of elephants, spans some forty years. Herewith, she paints a picture that will have you packing your bags to discover the unique African elephant culture. I’ve got 2017 in my sights….. Continue reading “How to Watch African Elephants, in the Company of Experts”
It always seems impossible until it’s done.
Nelson Mandela
1918-2013
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