I first visited Sedona about 20 years ago on a girls' trip and remember the beautiful red rock landscape and winding roads. We only had time for a quick lunch in town as we planned to stay in Flagstaff. Having returned to Arizona several times in the last five years, I knew it was time... Continue Reading →
After a few fun filled days in Singapore I joined my neighbor Adventurously Yours for one unforgettable week in Cambodia. During this incredible journey, I immersed myself in the mesmerizing sights of ancient temples, including the majestic Angkor Wat, while also exploring night markets filled with unique crafts and trying delicious street food. Alongside 15... Continue Reading →
This year started with an epic trip spanning two weeks to Southeast Asia. I booked a boutique-style small group trip for women to Cambodia through Adventurously Yours, run by my neighbor, Angie, who is a travel advisor. Her carefully curated group trips have always sparked my curiosity. I knew right away that joining the Cambodia... Continue Reading →
This trip was EPIC! And not because we waited five years for this trip to actually happen. This trip was initially planned for April 2020 as a friends and family 40th birthday celebration. We had a fully drafted itinerary. Nearly all of our reservations were booked and confirmed. We then had to cancel the entire... Continue Reading →
As 2024 comes to a close I need to tell you about my Viking cruise experience. Back in October, we went on an eight-day adult-only Viking ocean cruise. Cruising was a new experience for us. It was a great way to cover a lot of ground in a short time. We explored the sights during... Continue Reading →
We are back from three incredibly relaxing days in Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) where I celebrated my birthday! We tend to gravitate towards cities (e.g. Barcelona, Montreal, Rome) when planning a vacation but shorter trips to warmer climates have been working out for us the last couple of years (e.g. Palm Springs, Puerto Rico,... Continue Reading →
If given the option to head to the beach or the desert, I would choose the desert, as long as it isn't June, July, August, or September. There is something about the desert that keeps me coming back - lots of sunshine and blue skies, lack of humidity, cactus and palm trees, and tacos to... Continue Reading →
I have been dreaming of visiting Nantucket after reading Elin Hilderbrand's novels and many others set in Nantucket. The "queen of beach reads" and several other authors do such a great job describing the scenery, incorporating actual hotels, restaurants, shops, events, etc. into their books. Each book I read felt like a pull to visit... Continue Reading →
How have I never been to Quebec before?! Montreal and Quebec City are located in Canada's French-speaking Quebec province. Both cities are popular with Americans for long weekend getaways and I now know why - within two hours from Washington, DC you have access to scenic views of the Saint Lawrence River, historic cobblestone streets... Continue Reading →
I read that Palm Springs is known for rest, relaxation, and retail. After spending four days, four nights in the Palm Springs area I wholeheartedly agree, however, I would add recreation to the list to cover how we spent our time in Southern California. We enjoyed recent trips to Florida and Arizona where the morning... Continue Reading →
My husband and I just spent four days and five nights in California wine country. We stayed in Sonoma and went to wineries in both Sonoma and Napa. I have previously been to these areas in 2011, 2014, and 2017 but never took the time to document where I stayed, which wineries I visited, where... Continue Reading →
We had a blast at a resort in Florida with tennis amenities back in March and decided to stick with a similar itinerary as we ease back into traveling. We wanted to go somewhere warm and landed on Scottsdale since Arizona is known for its weather and hot desert climate. I planned a three night... Continue Reading →
Champagne and tennis is my favorite new combo, although not at the same time. While many places are safely reopening, there are still some limitations that make us rethink how we travel. With that in mind, I discovered quite a few tennis focused resorts and hotels within the US. My travel backlog is now full... Continue Reading →
This one night mini vacation took us 75 minutes outside of the Washington, D.C. area to a tiny town of less than 200 hundred people and an extraordinary dining experience usually found in New York City or the San Francisco Bay Area. The Inn at Little Washington has been a bucket list item of mine... Continue Reading →
We spent part of the week leading up to Halloween in Mexico and absolutely loved the all-inclusive experience at the Fairmont Mayakoba. We've always reserved beach trips for visiting our friends who live in Bermuda or family who live at the Jersey Shore, using other vacation time to explore new cities and other countries. After... Continue Reading →
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