This post was updated on April 1st, 2026. You may already know that I love Puerto Rico, and have visited its lovely shores more than once. I am not alone, as the NY Times voted Puerto Rico the top place to visit in years past. Puerto Rico is an amazing place to travel, one of […]
This post was updated on March 26th, 2026. Coastal Mississippi is a slip of land located between two large neighbors. To the east we have Mobile, AL and to the west we have New Orleans, LA. Many times, people looking for a beautiful area to visit overlook us. I’m here to tell you, it is
This post was updated on March 26th, 2026. The New York Times selected Puerto Rico as its #1 world destination in 2019, and it is no wonder. There is so much to love in Puerto Rico, and in fact it is one of our favorite Caribbean Islands! If you are planning a first trip to
This post was updated on March 27th, 2026. Sometimes when you go on a cruise it is a little frustrating that you only have one day to explore each port. So when we had the opportunity to cruise around Iceland, somewhere that has been on my husband’s bucket list forever, we decided to make the
This post was updated on March 27th, 2026. In a world full of wonders waiting to be discovered, Machu Picchu has long been one of the top 5 most desired destinations around the world. For some people, it is a spiritual quest which draws them to Machu Picchu, a hope of discovering something more. For
This post was updated on March 27th, 2026. Dreaming of Hawaii but worried about the cost? Don’t let budget constraints stop you from experiencing the beauty of Oahu! If Hawaii is your ultimate dream vacation, you deserve to go. We put it off for years, afraid of the cost. Then we finally went to Oahu.
This post was updated on April 2nd, 2026. Founded in 1819, Memphis has certainly had its ups and downs, but through it all, its rich history and culture has left a definitive mark on the American landscape. In recent years it has gained popularity as a destination, because of this history and the abundance of
This post was updated on May 12th, 2022. I have to say, Puerto Rico is one of my favorite vacation destinations in the world. It is one of the very few places that I have traveled to more than one time over the past several years, and I plan to return again. Why, you may
This post was updated on April 8th, 2026. Hawaii has been identified as the happiest state in the US and the most mentioned destination for those with bucket lists of places to visit. If you’ve always wanted to go, but think you can’t afford Hawaii, let it go! I have created this Hawaii Big Island
This post was updated on May 17th, 2022. Chicago is more than hot dogs, deep dish pizza and bitterly cold winters. It’s a city of mesmerizing architecture that’s best seen on a boat cruise and has a pace that’s less intimidating than other major cities in the United States. There are so many thins to
This post was updated on July 23rd, 2024. Whoa, cowboy, ready to reel in a bit of the Wild West 21st century style? Historic Golden, Colorado, offers much in the way of soft or hard adventure to quickly fill three full days. So, perhaps you’ve never heard of Golden. A lot of people haven’t, as
This post was updated on April 19th, 2026. Santa Cruz in California is no doubt one of the best summer towns in the USA. With the cool sea breeze, rainless summer months, and home to one of the best old school amusement parks, there are so many amazing things to do in Santa Cruz, which
This post was updated on July 24th, 2024. Nashville is home for me and I love telling people how amazing it is, but it’s no secret that it can be a little bit pricey to live in and to visit. Hotel prices are surprisingly high, it’s not an easily walkable city and there isn’t much
This post was updated on March 26th, 2026. The notion of the fairytale destinations may seem like a trendy travel term, but the truth is many of these locations have been receiving travelers for years. It may not have begun in Germany, but when the country introduced some of its most popular tourist routes, such
This post was updated on April 7th, 2026. Dubai warms up to you in ways no other tourist destination can. The fact that world’s biggest entertainment destination embraces both luxury and budget travelers equally says a lot about the city. Visiting Dubai is fun, but it can be equally confusing when you’ve to pay
This post was updated on August 3rd, 2022. Germany’s Black Forest, or the Schwarzwald, is known around the world, with a reputation of mystery and myth, beautiful scenery, and enchanting villages. But more importantly, it is one of the places that German locals choose when they vacation in their own country. After visiting the Black
This post was updated on April 1st, 2026. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, managed by the National Parks Service, was the first of the US National Lakeshores. This Pictured Rocks trip planner will provide all the details you need. We’ll talk about hiking at Pictured Rocks, boating, and kayaking, among several other things. You’ll be
This post was updated on May 25th, 2022. No matter how corny it may sound, Niagara Falls is one of my favorite places in the world to visit. I love almost everything about the falls, all of the places you can see them for free, the Discovery Pass attractions, the city, and the area.
This post was updated on April 6th, 2026. Home to some of the tallest trees on earth, Redwoods National and State Parks are a string of protected forests, beaches and grasslands hugging the Northern California coastline. The stars of the show of course, are the giant Coast Redwood trees that are the tallest trees on
This post was updated on March 31st, 2026. In recent years, the term fairy tale villages has become popular with travelers throughout central Europe. Many of the most widely know fairy tale villages are in Germany, and in fact we have created a list of almost 30 of the prettiest towns in Germany, known for their
