We were in Riviera Maya/Cancun for a destination wedding and one of the highlights of the trip was our excursion to Xplor. They sent a bus to our resort and picked us up. The woman that was our guide was really upbeat and friendly. I remember she told us that we were all fun... Continue Reading →
Free (or cheap) things to do in San Francisco
I LOVE San Francisco. It's such a cool, diverse and beautiful city. It can, however, be expensive. So I've put together a list of cool and FREE things to do. A lot of these are walkable. Be prepared the hills of San Francisco are no joke but just think of it as a booty... Continue Reading →
Five ways to save on airfare
When it comes to travel, I think the biggest hurdle for people is the airfare. There's really no way around paying for that in full and you can't wait on it because ticket prices will go up. Although, it's an upfront amount, there are a few ways to reduce the cost. CONSIDER... Continue Reading →
Alcatraz
Alcatraz was one of my favorite things that we did in San Francisco and I didn't even want to do it originally. My husband said it was his must see and since I had already drug him all over the city....it was only fair. Take one for the team. TIP: Buy... Continue Reading →
Do’s and Don’ts of using a travel agent.
Recently I've had a few people ask me for my opinion of travel agents. I see different viewpoints on this. Travel agents can be quite helpful in several instances. If you are too busy or don't have the patience to build your trip. They can be experts in the area that you want to go.... Continue Reading →
Four things I learned while traveling in Greece!
A year ago today, I went with three of my best girlfriends to Greece. This was a trip that had been planned for 18 years! It was initially intended to be a 35th birthday trip but....35 came faster than anticipated...so 40th it was! We started our trip with two nights in Athens! ... Continue Reading →
How to put your trip on “layaway”!
If you are like me, you can get overwhelmed by the total cost of a trip. The price of airfare, hotel, car and food combined can seem out of reach for your budget. This was something that used to stop me from taking any trips at all. Not after I figured out this... Continue Reading →
As One Adventure Ends…..
Another begins. These are my children and they are all adults now. Sniff. I was a VERY young mom and a single mom for most of their childhood. Amid work, housework, laundry, sports practice, sports games, cheerleading etc etc, I would dream of a world unseen. I, eventually, remarried and we blended our families... Continue Reading →