Luxe Beat Magazine Special Edition Put a Pin in It! | Page 7

In this issue of
Luxe Beat Magazine,
we’re featuring
columnist, Debbie
Stone and in this
special edition,
Debbie is answering
questions from our
readers directly.

Debbie’s Future
Travel Excursions:
Yellowstone National Park
Upstate New York
Newfoundland
Hells Canyon
Northern Spain
Portugal

Letters TO
THE Editor
As someone who has traveled in
a variety of ways, what is your
favorite method and why? (plane,
train, camel, donkey...)

It depends on the location: If I
am anywhere near water, I enjoy
exploring the area on a kayak as I can
go at my own pace and get into areas
that are maybe hard to navigate
using other forms of transportation.
I also love the physical activity
involved in powering a small boat on
my own, as well as the perspective I
get from being in the water. If I am
in the mountains, then I want to hike
as my means of travel as it gives me
the opportunity to stop and “smell
the roses” whenever I choose. And if
I am in small towns and villages, I
like to hop on a bike and ride around
the area in a leisurely manner,
stopping along the way to check
out the sights. I find that when I use
these forms of travel, I have much
freedom and can get off the beaten
path to discover hidden gems.

After reading your “Stroll, Sip
and Savor the Delights of Storied
Carmel-by-the-Sea”, I’m inspired
to visit this little town! If I only
had time for one meal and one
activity, where do you think I
should go?

I would definitely do a Carmel Food
Tour as it is a most enjoyable way to
see the town while sampling some
of its delicious culinary offerings.
As for restaurants, Casanova’s gets
my vote for authentic Italian with a
French twist.

Ireland is known worldwide for
its beer, the Guinness in
particular. What would you
recommend for a beverage while
in Ireland to someone who just
doesn’t like beer?

You’ve been to so many different
places; how do you find the
motivation to keep exploring
and traveling without becoming
exhausted or overwhelmed? Or
does the discovery of a new place
simply whet your appetite for
more adventure?

It is a fact that traveling can get
physically tiring and overwhelming
even for the most seasoned
traveler—the key is to pace yourself
and not go crazy trying to see it all
even though you will probably feel
compelled to do so. Quality over
quantity! But for me, traveling is
a wondrous pursuit and always an
adventure that makes me feel alive
in so many ways. It stimulates me
on every level and keeps me wanting
more.

Bailey’s Irish Cream—on the rocks,
with coffee or hot cocoa, or over ice
cream.

What is one thing you never travel
without?
My camera. It is my second pair of
eyes.

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