For our visit, we stayed at the New York Marriott Marquis. Set in the heart of Times Square, it is one of several hotels I recommend for first-timers and return visitors alike looking to stay in Manhattan. The hotel is within walking distance to major attractions like Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and the… Continue reading New York Marriott Marquis
Tag: Christmas
Christmas in New York
Though I've been to New York City several times, it's always been a dream of mine to spend Christmas in New York. A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to do just that. Though we'd built in lots of free time to explore on our own, we did have a few items on the… Continue reading Christmas in New York
DIY Jack Skellington Pumpkin
On the heels of our Fall Break visit to Walt Disney World, I'm sharing the easiest DIY Jack Skellington pumpkin ever. Here's how to achieve the same look. Materials Pumpkin (I wish I had a before picture of the pumpkin I thrifted. It was a hodgepodge of fall-colored leaves.)PencilPaints (white, black, brown, gold; chalk paint… Continue reading DIY Jack Skellington Pumpkin
Christmas at Beaches Turks and Caicos
*As of 3/28/2022, current COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, including entry requirements, have been extended to 30 April 2022. There are so many things we planned for that should have happened in 2020. And then there were a few doors that opened that we never saw coming. A prime example was the invitation to attend the… Continue reading Christmas at Beaches Turks and Caicos
A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
Spending a night at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center has been on our bucket list since moving to Nashville earlier this year. As an early Christmas present, we did just that last Friday night. This luxury resort in the heart of Music City is lovely on any given day, but shines spectacularly when dressed… Continue reading A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Frequent Traveler
I confess I'm not a fan of shopping. Too many choices give me major anxiety. So I find gift-giving guides are super helpful this time of year. Here, I've complied a list of practical holiday gift ideas for the frequent traveler. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Packing Cubes Packing Cubes are… Continue reading Holiday Gift Ideas for the Frequent Traveler
Holidays at Universal Orlando
December 2019 at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Christmastime is always extra special at Universal Orlando Resort! And I hear from impeccable sources that not even The Grinch can steal holiday joy this year! From November 14 - January 3rd, you can get in on the mind-blowing, mischief-making, action-packed adventure of a lifetime.… Continue reading Holidays at Universal Orlando
A Twinkle of Holiday Magic
We'll be at Disney World during the holidays and were keeping all our fingers and toes crossed that Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and EPCOT's Candlelight Processional might happen. Unfortunately, these events are taking a hiatus, but Disney World plans to infuse a twinkle of holiday magic throughout the parks and resorts to make visits… Continue reading A Twinkle of Holiday Magic
Norwegian Getaway and NCL Peace of Mind
Today's post was designed to be about Norwegian Cruise Line's Peace of Mind Policy, but I realized I never blogged about our experience cruising with them before. Twice actually! So this post will be two-fold. Our most recent experience was our 2015 Family Christmas Cruise, a 7-night W Caribbean cruise on the Norwegian Getaway. The… Continue reading Norwegian Getaway and NCL Peace of Mind
Universal Orlando Resort – Loews Portofino Bay and CityWalk
For our recent visit to Universal Orlando Resort, we stayed at Loews Portofino - one of three premier resorts on property. It was already dark when we arrived, so this was our very first impression - a moonlit bay nestled on the Riviera. Breathtaking! Loews Portofino was inspired by the quaint Ligurian fishing village in… Continue reading Universal Orlando Resort – Loews Portofino Bay and CityWalk
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