Often, the best trips are the last-minute getaways, we plan for those spare weekends when we want to get away for it all for just a couple of days. Weekend breaks are a great way to take time out with friends and family whether you are looking for a weekend of culture, rest and relaxation or simply one to break up the working week. Below you’ll discover five of the best destinations for the spontaneous weekend away. Bulgaria An … [Read more...]
Carson Valley, Nevada – An End Of Summer Destination That’s Easy to Find But Hard to Forget
CARSON VALLEY – Carson Valley, Nevada, is an ideal spur-of-the-moment and budget-friendly destination for a late summer weekend. Carson Valley is conveniently located 45 minutes south of Reno and an easy drive from San Francisco. Southern California residents can also plan impromptu getaways with a scenic road trip north on Highway 395. Carson Valley is a pocket of Nevada that's easy to find, but hard to forget. Experiences and adventure … [Read more...]
Tips for a Romantic Getaway in Austin, Texas
Austin is, undoubtedly, for lovers. We boast awe-inspiring natural wonders, great food, and culture to spare. Whether you’re still in the honeymoon stage with your special somebody or you’re celebrating fifty years together and still get butterflies, you can count on Austin to provide you with all the magic of a true romantic escape from reality. Tell Your Partner to Take a Hike Lace up your hiking boots and pack a picnic dinner and a … [Read more...]
How I Twice Failed in Saint Augustine (and still won)
Nope, it's not Jamestown. Nor is it Plymouth. And neither is it the lost colony of Roanoke. Bet you didn't know, the oldest permanent European settlement in the US was founded in St. Augustine, Florida by Spanish conquistadors as early as 1565. It predates the next oldest European city (Santa Fe, New Mexico) by more than 4 decades. As of the time of this writing, the city has been continuously inhabited for 453 years. By North American standards, … [Read more...]
Local History and Spanish Cuisine Comes Alive at Hilton Boston Woburn
Just 10 miles north of downtown Boston accessible by commuter rail, Hilton Boston Woburn overlooks marshland in a rather unassuming part of town just off exit 36 on I-95 surrounded by industrial/commercial space and apartment buildings. But the hotel's recent $16 million renovation elevated what was once a hum drum business class hotel into an entirely new realm featuring historic connections to the surrounding community accompanied by onsite … [Read more...]
4 Can’t Miss Hikes Near St. George, Utah
Close to Zion National Park and several state parks and surrounded by mesmerizing red rock formations, St. George, Utah is a fantastic destination to enjoy the beauty America’s Southwest. Less than a two hours’ drive northwest of Las Vegas, you’ll quickly fall in love with the sweeping vistas, sandy dunes and tall slot canyons that dominate the landscape. While there are dozens of fabulous hikes to explore in this area, narrowing down the … [Read more...]
Seventh Annual Prickly Pear Festival Celebrates the Edible Desert
Superior, AZ - The Seventh Annual Prickly Pear Festival hosted by the Superior Chamber of Commerce will take place on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in the quaint and dynamic mountain town of Superior, Arizona. The festival celebrates all the edible wonders of the Sonoran Desert while showcasing the many products and health benefits of the prickly pear cactus. Along with the festival activities, most of the local restaurants and retail merchants will … [Read more...]
How to Prepare and Pack Like a Pro for a Trip
After 20+ years of traveling, a question I am asked every now and then is, "I will be traveling to (fill in the destination here) - how should I pack?" And the answer that I always reply with is, "pack light"! I'm less concerned with how long you are going for and where you are going - as I have lightweight options that will work for general travel to most destinations on the planet regardless of whether your trip is a week or 2 months. One … [Read more...]
Alabama’s Newest Summer Destination for Family Fun
In the summer of 2017, a new amusement park opened its doors in Foley, Alabama. OWA, pronounced like oh-wah, is located just 9 miles from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. It is the only park of its kind in the state of Alabama and the Gulf Coast as well, since Hurricane Katrina destroyed Six Flags New Orleans in 2005. OWA is the perfect destination for family summer fun along Alabama's Gulf Coast. The name OWA was inspired from the … [Read more...]
Summer Essentials: 11 Things Every Girl Needs This Summer
It’s summertime!! The season when we rejoice the warmth of the sun, celebrate the waves, and go on a shopping spree collecting the best summer essentials. It is the time when beach waves go higher, the hair gets lighter, skin gets tanner, and the life is so much better. Summer brings us a well-deserved break to have lots of ice-creams, go on sudden picnics, have sun-kissed skin, adorn colorful swimsuits, put gorgeous shades on, and party … [Read more...]
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