If you want to visit the Galapagos Islands, there is no doubt (in my mind anyway!), that a Galapagos cruise is the way to go. A Galapagos land vacation is possible, but it has its limitations...and with a bucket list destination like the Galapagos Islands, every minute of your time in the archipelago should be maximized because there’s so much to discover! The big … [Read more...]
Want to Experience the Magic Kingdom with No Lines and Zero Crowds? You Can at Disney After Hours!
Today I am going to share with you the best-kept secret at Walt Disney World. It’s called Disney After Hours and tickets are available for select nights this summer at the Magic Kingdom. No exaggeration, Disney After Hours is the holy grail of Disney Parks tickets. The price is $119 per adult or child, plus tax (when purchased in advance) and it’s worth every penny for … [Read more...]
Cruising the Galapagos Islands on the Santa Cruz II
I can’t even tell you how long I’ve wanted to visit the Galapagos Islands. It was a childhood dream for sure, where I was lured in by giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and penguins that somehow lived north of the equator. Unlike many destinations that you dream about for so long and then finally visit, the Galapagos Islands did not underwhelm. Not even for a second. … [Read more...]
The Power to Impress: Experiencing the All-New Kia K900
There are moments in your life that are so surreal, you’d swear they were a dream. That’s the only way I can describe an afternoon I had this past March, when I was on the sandy shores of Mexico. It was middle school spring break for my daughter, and while relaxing in the sun with my daughter, my cell phone rang. I don’t usually take calls when I’m on vacation, but something … [Read more...]
Angkor Wat was Everything I Imagined and More
I had to pinch myself when my plane officially landed in Siem Reap. I had already spent almost two weeks in Asia, exploring both Hong Kong and Thailand ... but Cambodia? It was a dream come true for me. Angkor Wat was at the top of my bucket list, and just being in its vicinity was life-changing. A friendly tuk-tuk driver met my friend and I at the Siem Reap airport, and … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways to Save Money on your Family Vacation
Summer is almost here and that means VACATION TIME! Traveling with kids can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Here are ten simple tips to help you save money on your next family vacation. 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Family Vacation 1. Road Trip — There isn't a better way to save money on transportation for a family than to drive. Take out a map and look at … [Read more...]
Eighteen Travels for 2018
In 2010, I started January off with a blog post listing 10 places I wanted to travel to in that year. It was a bucket list of sorts that branched out into a yearly tradition of "must visit" destinations that called me in some shape or form. Now, eight years later, I've had a chance to look back at that post - 10 Travels for 2010 - and I'm thrilled to report that I've since … [Read more...]
