Did you know that Puerto Vallarta is a paradise for art lovers?
You can't spell Puerto Vallarta without "art"! It's yet another reason to love this Mexican resort town.
Lois Alter Mark, Travel Expert
About Lois
When she's not traveling around the world - and even when she is - Lois blogs at Midlife at the Oasis. An empty nester, she can now be found surrounded by elephants in Africa rather than little kids in the school drop-off lane.
The reigning champion of Blogger Idol, she is the winner of three BlogHer Voices of the Year Awards and was named Humor Writer of the Month by Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop.
A former New Yorker, Lois now lives in San Diego where she's turned into a weather wimp and is still searching for a good slice of pizza.
Special Interests
Lois knows a lot about:
- Spas
- Books and movies
- Midlife travel
10Best Lists by Lois Alter Mark
10 things you need to see in charming Baltimore
There's so much more to Baltimore, Maryland (also known as Charm City) than crab cakes. Here's what you need to see when you visit.
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Gas stations, firehouses and beauty parlors are just a few of the places being transformed into unique restaurants.
How to visit the real star of "Downton Abbey"
Spend a couple of hours at Highclere Castle, where you can fantasize that you're a member of the Crawley family.
Meet 10 makers that are beautifully transforming Baltimore
These Baltimore makers are creating everything from impressive cakes and lasercuts to craft beer and hand poured candles.
10 ways to take women-led trips that are for women only
As female travelers dominate the industry, women-only trips are in demand. Here are 10 ways that you can book one.