You’ve been to Portland, now what? Consider heading up to the picturesque Tualatin Valley in the northern Willamette Valley. The Tualatin Valley includes Aloha, Banks, Beaverton, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Sherwood, Tigard, and Tualatin. Disclosure: My trip to the Tualatin Valley was provided courtesy of the Washington County Visitors Association. All opinions are 100% mine. Tualatin Valley: …
Is Africa on your bucket list? You won’t have to travel that far thanks to the San Diego Zoo’s newest habitat, Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks. We got a chance to visit the San Diego Zoo and see this fantastic exhibit. Keep reading to learn more about Africa Rocks, the animals, Elvis, and the 65-foot waterfall! …
Part of the fun of traveling is discovering new places to eat, like Red O in La Jolla. Red O is James Beard award-winning chef Rick Bayless’ new restaurant in San Diego. Disclosure: I and six San Diego influencers were lunch guests of Red O La Jolla. All opinions are 100% mine. Red O Red O in …
Two hours from Birmingham, 1 ½ hours from Huntsville and only a 20-minute drive from the Tennessee border, you will find the riverfront town of Florence, Alabama. Referred to as “The Shoals” (which include the cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia), this small city of 25 square miles is a must visit. The …
A golden sunset, warm offshore breezes, and the gentle barking of a seal lion greet us at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina. It’s the perfect location if you want to be on the water and close to many of the San Diego attractions. Yet tucked away in its own little area and not surrounded …
What girl (or guy) doesn’t dream of sleeping in a palace? Especially one like the Westin Palace Madrid that’s steps from the Prado, one of the best art museums in the world. The Westin Palace Madrid wasn’t my first palace sleepover. My first was at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. But the Westin Palace Madrid was …
Wondering how to get to LAX from San Diego? Traveling from Los Angeles to San Diego? It’s only 124 miles, about 2 hours and 19 miles to drive from San Diego to LAX (Los Angeles International Airport). But those two hours can easily become four hours or more if you hit traffic. And LA traffic is …
371 days. It’s about time I wrote my Madrid trip report. Thanks to an amazing British Airways Business Class sale, a couple of friends and I spent 5 days in Madrid last January. Madrid Trip Report Introduction: Chocolate, Soccer, and the Prado Madrid wasn’t high on my bucket list. But I’m not really a bucket list …
Lush greenery, underwater caves, Mayan ruins, farm land, and friendly people. That’s what you’ll find when you visit the Cayo District in San Ignacio, Belize. San Ignacio offers a wide range of accommodations from luxury resorts to hostels and everything in between. For our visit, we used Airbnb and stayed at Aliana’s in San Ignacio, Belize. …
Are high ticket prices stopping you from taking a family trip to Disneyland? It doesn’t have to be because there are ways to save money at Disneyland. You can go on your trip when you use our Disney money-saving tips on how to do Disney on a budget. Here’s how you can make your wallet …
Planning a trip to Vienna? You’re probably wondering where to stay in Vienna, Austria. Here are the top 7 hotels in Vienna, Austria. Vienna is Austria’s capital. And like most big cities, it’s made up of neighborhoods (districts). Whether you’re visiting for a few days, a week, or longer, the best district to stay in Vienna, …
Over 8.3 million people visit Hawaii each year. After all, Hawaii has so much to offer: great weather, beautiful beaches, surfing, and of course, Pearl Harbor. With 1.8 million visitors a year, the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor is one of the most visited sites in Honolulu. Visiting Pearl Harbor is a must when …