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Best Christmas destinations in the US

Our last post highlighted the best places in Europe to spend Christmas, so this time we’re keeping in stateside and sharing our picks for the 10 best cities for Christmas in the United States. From snowy cities to cities that have never seen snow, the US has a great variety of unique destinations to spend

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Best Christmas destinations in Europe

Christmas scene

From Christmas markets to magical Christmas festivals, there’s no place better to really get into the holiday spirit than in some of the Old World settings in Europe. With piping hot drinks to keep you warm, roasted nuts and other baked goods to keep you full, and plenty of unique shopping opportunities, there are some

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Budgeting for travel in 2019

piggy bank

Traveling is fun but paying it off is not. With the new year right around the corner, Rick and I starting to budget for 2019 and map out where we’re going and how it fits in our overall budget. Traveling doesn’t always have to be this expensive endeavor and over the years I’ve learned how

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2018 gift guide for travel enthusiasts

blackboard with holiday gifts

The holiday season is upon us and if you’ve got a few travel enthusiasts to buy gifts for this year, we’re here to help with some of our favorite tried and tested travel products and gift ideas. These ideas are all things we’ve used to make planning, enjoying, and reminiscing about our adventures easier and

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5 winter whale watching tips

humpback whale

Whale watching is a magical experience and a definite bucket list activity, but there’s something special about winter whale watching as they migrate along the coast in search of warmer waters. Check out our five tips for winter whale watching and get out on the water this season! 1. Know where to go There are

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Best off-season travel destinations

I love traveling in the summer, but it can also be hard to appreciate some fantastic destinations with the endless crowds of people all trying to see the same thing or all trying to eat at the same popular restaurant at the same time. Off-season travel has its benefits for sure: Cheaper accommodations, affordable transportation

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Best travel size items for women

I’ve shared some of our favorite packing tips in the past, but this time I’m highlighting some of my favorite travel-sized items to toss in your suitcase or purse for your next getaway! Packing isn’t always fun… via GIPHY But there are some ways to save space for more important items, like that one pair

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Planning a Sandals honeymoon

After our first stay at a Sandals in April 2017, it was pretty much decided that this was where we wanted to do our honeymoon. (See our review of Sandals South Coast for more info on our first trip there!) From the relaxing beachfront locations to the romantic resort vibe, a Sandals resort is the

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Travel German: Useful phrases

Frankfurt, Germany

Since Denver’s Oktoberfest is coming up and I’ve been busy dreaming about a return trip to Germany, I thought it’d be fun to share some useful travel phrases in German! While heading back to the land of great bier isn’t on the itinerary for 2019, I can’t wait to visit Germany again and get my

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Staying fit while traveling

Couple running in NYC

I’m a creature of habit and part of my daily routine is working out. While I love relaxing on vacations and sleeping in, I also like keeping up my fitness routine so I can focus on relaxing later in the day and enjoy that third glass of wine with a decadent dinner without feeling too