Our Rocky Mountaineer adventure ended in Denver. The mile-high city is an urban playground for music, art, culture, food, and sports. Top priority for us was a tour of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. This is an open-air theatre built into the mountainscape with acoustics to die for! In fact, it is the only naturally-occurring,… Continue reading Colorado Post Stay
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Salt Lake City and Moab
A Rocky Mountaineer rail tour requires pre and post planning to make the experience seamless. Two days before, we flew into Salt Lake City. We only had a day here, so we each picked one activity to do. For me, that was the Bonneville Salt Flats, and for the DH, it was the historic Wendover… Continue reading Salt Lake City and Moab
Rocky Mountaineer: Rockies to the Red Rocks
Rockies to the Red Rocks is a brand new rail tour by Rocky Mountaineer - the Canadian rail-tour company that operates luxury scenic train rides - and the DH and I got to experience one of the first tours this month. This was a fantastic experience! Join me as I recap the journey, highlight what… Continue reading Rocky Mountaineer: Rockies to the Red Rocks
Five
This month, Family Travel Adventures LLC celebrates five years. What a wild ride this has been! I am eternally grateful to Classic Travel Connection for the opportunity of a lifetime, and to all of you who entrust your precious vacations to me. Since my Four update, I've been blessed to visit a few new destinations… Continue reading Five
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}
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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