Van's favorite spots - he tends to keep going back to them:
 
January-February
Puerto Vallarta - scenic spots for breakfast and a walk
     Lindomar weekend brunch at the oceanfront
     Le Bistro Jazz Cafe - a table by the Cuale river

 

 
March-April
Lake Tahoe - Heavenly Valley skiing - at top and bottom of gondola
 

 

May-June
Mediterranean islands (like Capri or Mykonos shown)
 

 

July-August
Rio de Janeiro
     Arpoador (east end of Ipanema beach)
     Lagoa park (east end)

September-October

Lake Tahoe - Nevada secret beaches
Hong Kong - Victoria Peak tram

November-December
San Francisco - Spinnaker restaurant for a weekend lunch
Napa Valley wineries

 

Van's Favorite Activities:

1. Traveling and learning about a new culture

2. Spring Skiing at South Lake Tahoe

3. Walking and Swimming at the Conchas Chinas beaches in Puerto Vallarta

4. Biking on the bayfront path in Tiburon, near San Francisco

5. People Watching on Ipanema's beach - particularly the foot-volley games and the surfers

6. Snorkeling in Egypt's Red Sea

7. Hiking in fall color woods in Woodstock VT or Winterthur DE

8. Shopping the farmers' markets of Ipanema

9. Sailing in the Virgin Islands

10. Tasting wine and food pairings in the Napa/Sonoma valleys

 

Go to: World's top 10, unique WOW spots - Van says "must see!"

Go to: How Van budgets for all his travel

Go to: Van Sloan's resume page (to see what else gets his interest)

Comments to: VanSloan@yahoo.com