The DH and I were finally able to take our 2020 vacation to Key West, FL. It's bizarre how much the island reminded me of home (Nassau), even down to the 90 degree temps in July! We had a marvelous time, and as usual, I plan to recap all of the highlights. We stayed at… Continue reading Long Weekend in Key West {Where to Stay}
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Please stop what you’re doing and check your passports, ASAP!
This morning ABC News reported that the State Department has shut down it's online passport appointment system to prevent scammers from grabbing and selling highly coveted appointment times on the black market amidst an unprecedented backlog. Sounds like a tall tale right? I assure you, its not. Now you must call in for an appointment… Continue reading Please stop what you’re doing and check your passports, ASAP!
5 Days in Seattle {Where to Eat}
This post will be short and sweet focusing on two outstanding meals. On Pier 66, there are quite a few seafood restaurants with water views, many of them housed in Miner's Landing. We settled on the Crab Pot as we were dying to try a seafood boil with King Crab legs. Oh-em-gee, this was superb… Continue reading 5 Days in Seattle {Where to Eat}
5 Days in Seattle {What to Do}
We had five days to explore Emerald City and were ready for a new adventure. We booked a few tours in advance, but left ample room for spontaneity. Fun Fact: It's easy to see why Seattle earned the moniker Emerald City. Green spaces are abundant and nearly every corner in the city proper overflows with… Continue reading 5 Days in Seattle {What to Do}
5 Days in Seattle {Where to Stay}
For our adult getaway, we stayed at The Westin Seattle. This iconic hotel features twin circular towers bridged by the common areas at the base. It is ideally located in the downtown area, within walking distance of many of the major attractions. With Seattle being one of the most walkable cities in the country, location… Continue reading 5 Days in Seattle {Where to Stay}
The Complete Guide to Traveling with Teens & Tweens
My kiddos are at that age where they want to be treated like young adults, but can still throw tantrums like toddlers. Any other mamas out there appreciate what I'm referring to? It baffles me that one day they can't get enough hugs and kisses, and other days I'm lava. I get it. It's a… Continue reading The Complete Guide to Traveling with Teens & Tweens
Four Years Later
A casual discussion about travel four years ago, led me to reach out to Classic Travel Connection for advice on becoming one of their travel agents. Fast forward to 2021, I marvel at how this trajectory changed my life. In the last year alone, I've transitioned to travel full-time, survived major highs and lows in… Continue reading Four Years Later
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney's Pop Century Resort is a fun, family-friendly, value resort. Parents and grandparents will enjoy the walk down memory lane as the larger-than-life theming highlights pop culture from the1950s to the 1990s. Set alongside Hourglass Lake, the resort couldn't be any cuter if it tried. Disney's Pop Century Resort and sister property Disney's Art of… Continue reading Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Crystal Palace, Magic Kingdom
Update 9/12/2021: Crystal Palace is once again a buffet-style dining restaurant, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can review the menu here. I have never been more excited for a meal at Disney. Crystal Palace was NOT one of my favorite dining options pre-COVID. Don't get me wrong. The service, ambiance, and décor were top… Continue reading Crystal Palace, Magic Kingdom
Chefs de France, Epcot
The France Pavilion in World Showcase is always popular. It oozes Parisian charm through the architecture, music playing over loudspeakers, and smells wafting from Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie. The pavilion is currently going through an expansion which will include the attraction Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and dining venue La Creperie de Paris. Both are set to open… Continue reading Chefs de France, Epcot
