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AC Hotel Columbus Dublin: Sophisticated Simplicity

The AC Hotel Columbus Dublin is sophisticated simplicity. The hotel embraces the concept of less is more without sacrificing quality. When planning your visit to Columbus, the 14th largest city in the United States, consider staying at “a new way to hotel,” the AC Hotel Columbus Dublin. Disclosure: My stay was provided courtesy of Diamond …

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An Oasis in the Heart of the Capital

The Fairmont Washington, DC is “an oasis in the heart of the capital.” It’s a welcome refuge and distraction from politics and life. The Fairmont Washington DC should be one of your top choices when picking a Washington DC hotel. Disclosure: I received a discounted media rate and Fairmont Gold courtesy of Fairmont Washington, DC …

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5 Washington, DC Exhibits You Must See Now

With 79 museums and countless exhibits in Washington, DC, it can be hard to decide which to visit. Here’s my choice for the 5 Washington, DC exhibits you must see now at Hirshhorn, Renwick Gallery, Artechouse, and the National Building Museum. Disclosure: My visits to these exhibits were courtesy of the Washington, D.C. Tourism Board …

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Affordable French Restaurant in Bellingham, WA

With over 100,000 acres of farmland, you can find a farm to table restaurant on every corner in Bellingham, Washington. But Eat Restaurant and Bar is the only farm to table restaurant with a French flair. Disclosure: As is common in the travel industry, my trip was provided for review purposes.  All opinions are 100% mine. …

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Muscadine Wine: What You Need to Know

Muscadine wine? Is that like the moonshine of wine? This grape may surprise you. With tons of antioxidants and cancer-fighting radicals, muscadine wine is heart healthy. Keep reading to learn more about muscadine wine. Disclosure: My trip to Johnston County was provided courtesy of the Johnston County Visitors Bureau before the #OCNC2017 #NATJA conference. All opinions are …

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Tualatin Valley: Portland Close, Willamette Valley’s Secret Gem

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: …

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Africa Rocks: A Little Slice of Africa in the Heart of San Diego

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! …

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25 Reasons to Visit Florence, Alabama

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 …

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A San Diego Waterfront Hotel Secluded Paradise for the Value Oriented

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 …

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How to Get to LAX From San Diego on the Cheap

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 …

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