We were so excited to check Japan off our travel bucket list in 2024 and we were fortunate enough to go there with some friends! We also decided to go to Japan with a tour group, Go Ahead. While we are big fans of guided trips, there are some things we don’t get control over,
Rick and I recently went on a whirlwind trip through Europe, starting in Paris and ending in Dublin. Paris wasn’t part of the original itinerary but as soon as it became clear we could add it on and start our trip a few days early, we started looking at hotels in Paris to plan our
Last July Rick and I went to Las Vegas, as we do, but this time we brought friends along for the ride. It was a wonderful time and weekend filled with good friends, good food, and plenty of good drinks. Then, a few months later I found myself back in Las Vegas with some friends
Rick and I have family and friends that love getting married in Mexico! We were just there in February for a family wedding and as soon as the invitations arrived, we knew we were going. The all-inclusive resort my family member picked was the Playacar Palace in the Riviera Maya. The hilarious thing was as
One of our travel resolutions of 2022 was to use our credit card points for a weekend away and we settled on New York City. Once we had flights booked it was time to find a great place to stay. On our trip to New York City in early December 2022, we wanted to stay
In April, Rick and I went to Lisbon with my family for our first big family European getaway in years! Lisbon has been on my parents’ travel bucket list for a long time and when they asked if we wanted to come along to we were not going to say no. My mom found a
Back in February, I had the chance for a quick weekend getaway in San Francisco and thanks to my credit card points I scored our hotel for free. I booked two nights at the Galleria Park, just on the edge of the Financial District. My sister had actually stayed at the hotel on a previous
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Amelia Island, FL for a work conference and the event gave me the opportunity to put on the ritz at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island! On my flight back, I couldn’t wait to write my review! I’d never been to Amelia Island before but from photos the area was
When Rick and I were in Iceland, we spent a night at the beginning of our trip and end of our trip in Reykjavik – and stayed at the same hotel for both nights, the Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels. This three-star, modern hotel was a great option for our stay as it was centrally located,
While I wish I could say we were in Cannes for the film festival we weren’t, but we still had a fantastic time. We made a base in Cannes as we explored the French Riviera and this charming seaside town. For our two-night stay, we checked into the Clarion Suites Cannes Croisette. With its pool,