Travel Ideas

South Florida’s National Parks – a two-day itinerary

Last summer my son, Connor, was working at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. For his 20th birthday, the rest of...

30 Ways to Experience Pura Vida in Costa Rica

Pura Vida is the unofficial motto of Costa Rica. Literally, it means pure life. It can be used as a greeting or farewell,...

Biltmore at Christmas – North Carolina

Biltmore is the largest privately owned house in the United States. It had been on my bucket list for quite some time and...

Happenings in the first half of 2018

I started 2018 with the best of intentions. I had planned to write at least one blog post a month. January –...

37 Reasons to Vacation in Hawaii

Aloha! Did you know that Hawaii is the #1 aspirational destination for North American travelers? Maybe a post about reasons to vacation...

Travel Goals – 3 Steps to make a Vacation Master Plan

It’s the start of a new year, and many people’s resolutions seem to focus on health. While that most certainly isn’t a...

Travel Planning for 2018

“Would you please pass the incredible adventures?” Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I am looking forward to having my kids home...

Scuba diving with giant manta rays in Hawaii

People often ask about our favorite state or favorite trip. That’s such a tough question to answer because we’ve had so many...

Let me help you plan a trip

Since I last posted here, a lot has happened. It’s hard to believe, but my nest is now empty. All three of...

We did it! Hawaii was my kids’ 50th state!

It’s been several months since I’ve posted here and I wanted to give my readers an update. First of all, we accomplished...

When trips don’t go as planned – stuck in the desert

It’s one of those life lessons that everyone learns sooner or later: sometimes things don’t go as planned. Considering last week was one of...

New Mexico – Taos Pueblo

Are you familiar with UNESCO and their World Heritage Mission? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification,...

Oklahoma – Family-friendly hotel with activity pool in Bricktown OKC

When I contacted the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau to ask for help planning our stay in OKC, they recommended that...

Utah – Family-friendly hotel with an amazing view

Red Cliffs Lodge definitely ranks way up there in hotels with an amazing view. This gorgeous property is not far from Moab,...

Colorado – Comfortable suite hotel in Colorado Springs

During our visit to Colorado Springs, we stayed at the Embassy Suites, which is one of our favorite hotel chains. We’ve stayed...

50 Travel Gift Ideas for Families

The holiday season is almost here. That means it’s time for Santa’s elves to start working overtime. Whether you’re looking for ideas...