S view of colorful homes along the brilliant blue Atlantic, which will be seen on a Puerto Rico 7 Day itinerary.

7 Amazing Days in Puerto Rico – A Puerto Rico Road Trip

This post was most recently updated on April 22nd, 2024.  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 Puerto Rico I believe […]

Seljalandsfoss waterfall on one of the best day trips from Reykjavik.

Three Days in Iceland – Day Tours from Reykjavik

This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022.  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 most of it and […]

Discovering Inca Culture – 7 Days in Cusco

This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022.  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 others, it is the […]

Flaming torches with palm trees in the background at sunset. our Oahu budget guide helps you see them for free.

An Oahu Budget Guide with 27 Free Things to Do in Oahu!

This post was most recently updated on May 14th, 2022.  For many people, Hawaii is their ultimate idea of a dream vacation- the place they hope they will get to one of these days, but never start planning it because of the expense. We felt the same way for many years, until we went to Oahu. We will certainly never say […]

View of the Memphis skyline and city sign as seen from a riverboat on the Mississippi, a fun thing to do during your weekend in Memphis.

A Weekend in Memphis

This post was most recently updated on March 28th, 2022.  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 Memphis attractions. Also because […]

A beach in front of the Capital Building, one reason to visit Puerto Rico!

15 Reasons Why You Should Visit Puerto Rico

This post was most recently 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 ask. What makes this […]

Sunset over the coast at Hilo, which can be seen on the big island on a budget

The Budget Guide To The Big Island

This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022.  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 budget guide to share […]

A view down Chicago streets, during 3 days in Chicago.

Things to do in Chicago – A Chicago 3 Day Itinerary

This post was most recently 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 do in Chicago. Just […]

The Bright yellow Welcome to Golden Sign arches over the downtown streets.

Things to in Do Golden, Colorado – A Golden Weekend Getaway!

This post was most recently updated on August 3rd, 2022.  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 it is a small […]

Rocky Pacific Coast with houses on the edge in the distance

A Weekend in Santa Cruz, California

This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022.  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 makes it the perfect […]

The Nashville skyline at sunset/

Free Things to Do in Nashville

This post was most recently updated on May 17th, 2022.  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 public transportation available, but […]

A collage of 8 beautiful cities in Germany, with a red title box saying "The prettiest fairy tale towns in Germany.

German Fairytale Towns- The Prettiest Towns in Germany

This post was most recently updated on May 18th, 2022.  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 as the Romantic Road, […]