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
Tag: Travel During COVID
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
In choosing our resort, several factors were key. We wanted a family-friendly resort with lots of activities for everyone, a gorgeous stretch of beach, and convenience to shopping/dining/entertainment. Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort ticked every box. Located in the heart of Waikiki Beach, Hilton Hawaiian Village sits on 22 historic beachfront acres. The grounds… Continue reading Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
How we spent one week on O’ahu
We'd always planned to visit Hawai'i. And last spring, we finally decided to make it happen. For months I poured over every detail from the resort to the excursions to our self-drive Circle Tour. And even after multiple protocol changes and having to delay our trip by a month, it was worth every minute of… Continue reading How we spent one week on O’ahu
Long Weekend in Key West {Where to Eat}
Oh my goodness, has it really been a week since I promised this post? No worries, it's worth the wait! If you love seafood, you'll enjoy dining in Key West immensely! I'm going to break down our favorites, many of which we ate at multiple times over our long weekend! Don't blink, or you'll miss… Continue reading Long Weekend in Key West {Where to Eat}
Long Weekend in Key West {What to Do}
Key West is such a fun little city to explore. Most of the major attractions are close together, so it makes for a perfect weekend getaway. Though the area is very touristy, Key West still maintains some of its historic charm. Instagrammable Spots US1 Mile Marker 0 At the corner of Fleming and Whitehead Street is… Continue reading Long Weekend in Key West {What to Do}
Long Weekend in Key West {Where to Stay}
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}
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}
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