Best Beaches to Explore on a Caribbean Cruise Experienced Caribbean cruise-goers know that the fun starts not when you get on board, but the minute you start planning your vacation. Let’s be honest, cruises are a major purchase for most of us, so it’s worth spending some day-dreaming time on which stopovers you want to include. For many people that means selecting good beaches — check out these recommendations. 1. Jamaica is a popular cruise … [Read more...]
How To Cut Travel Food Expenses In Half
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Road trips with the family can get expensive when it comes time to eat meals on the road. Here are some of our best tips for How To Cut Travel Food Expenses In Half. Some are simple common sense methods, while others may be things you hadn't considered before. Saving money on food while traveling can free up more room in your budget for an extra day on the road, or perhaps a special day at a local theme park. How To Cut Travel Food … [Read more...]
Apps That Save You Money On The Road #vzwbuzz
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This post is part of the Verizon Ambassador program #vzwbuzz. All opinions are my own Before you hit the road or grab a flight for your next vacation download these apps that save you money on the road. Smart phones have given us easy access to great savings tools no matter where we are. When you head out for a work trip, family vacation or couples retreat these apps will help keep you in budget easily. With just a tap or two on your phone, … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Vacation at IBEROSTAR Paraiso Maya in Riviera Maya Mexico
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IBEROSTAR Paraiso Maya in Riviera Maya Mexico Thank you to IBEROSTAR for helping me cross Riviera Maya, Mexico off my bucket list. All opinions are my own. Mexico has always been a draw for me. It's so close to the United States, but yet I hadn't really spent more than a few hours at a time there while my cruise was at port. I was so excited when asked to spend a few nights at IBEROSTAR Paraiso Maya in Riviera Maya, Mexico May of … [Read more...]
IBEROSTAR Paraiso Maya | Junior Suite Walk Through & Review
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IBEROSTAR Paraiso Maya | Junior Suite Walk Through & ReviewThank you to IBEROSTAR for sponsoring this trip. All opinions remain my own. One of the first things I check when shopping for a place to take the family on vacation is room accommodations. Although we are not in the room all that much, comfort is important for the times are are in the room. April 2015 I was honored to visit IBEROSTAR Paraíso Maya in Riviera Maya, Mexico. … [Read more...]
Exploring the Real Madrid
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Exploring the real Madrid It’s often said about Spain’s capital that its residents seldom go to bed until they've “killed the night”. But if you think a preference for ludicrously late nights means you’ll get Madrid all to yourself by day, think again, as the city has mastered the art of functioning on next to no sleep. If Spain is a land of paradoxes, then Madrid is where they’re most vibrant. Whether you're traveling solo, with … [Read more...]
8 FREE Travel and Vacation Planning Apps
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8 FREE Travel and Vacation Planning Apps This post is part of the Verizon Ambassador program #vzwbuzz. All opinions are my own. Now that the birds are chirping and spring is officially here, my thoughts are turning towards our family summer vacation. We have yet to agree on whether we are hopping a plane or taking a fun road trip, but regardless the following apps will be helpful for just about any vacation. From dreaming and planning to … [Read more...]
Viking Star Completes Successful Sea Trials
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Viking Star Completes Successful Sea Trials If you've been following me for that past year, you know that I am a self admitted cruise addict. After sailing on a small handful of the larger lines, I started looking for a more intimate but still amazingly fun way to cruise. I found Viking Cruise Line. About Viking Cruises Viking Cruises offers destination-centric river and ocean cruising designed for experienced travelers with an … [Read more...]
Unique Tourist Attractions in Chicago Kids Will Love
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Unique Tourist Attractions in Chicago Kids Will Love Offbeat and odd attractions can often be the highlight of a trip, and Chicago has plenty of odd tourist attractions that kids will love. Most of the weird stuff was not planned out by the city but the fruit of one person’s eccentricities. However, a couple of odd sights that a lot of planning went into, such as the unique events hosted by the Art Institute of Chicago, still didn’t … [Read more...]
Comfort Inn At The Zoo | Omaha Nebraska
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Comfort Inn At The Zoo | Omaha Nebraska The kids were bored, I had cabin fever and big sister was just craving a road trip. That's when we decided that sometimes a quick little weekend vacation is in order. I took the littles and big sister on a quick weekend vacation to Omaha, Nebraska to visit the zoo and just "be away" for a while. We checked accommodations nearby and found Comfort Inn At the Zoo in Omaha. It was literally just a few … [Read more...]
