Our Presidents day weekend getaway began with a search for a deal that included round trip non-stop airfare, hotel and taxes in Brussels with options ranging from $450-$650 per person. As a rule of thumb, if you can get to anywhere in Western Europe from Washington DC for less than $650 round trip, it’s probably... Continue Reading →
How to do Mardi Gras without a wait
If you ever wanted to go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, remember that it’s a month long celebration that ends at midnight on Fat Tuesday. My wife and I had the opportunity to view multiple parades this past Wednesday & Thursday. A few of the most popular were the Krewe of NYX, which is known... Continue Reading →
Childlike excitement over the first vacation of 2018
I’ve noticed how much my energy level and personality changes when I officially book a vacation. People often talk about where they want to travel, I talk about that all the time. But when an actual trip is researched and then booked, flight, hotel, etc...oh the excitement!! Tim and I have talked to each other,... Continue Reading →
Five tips for traveling with a disability: rethink travel insurance
2017 began with a trip to Ft. Lauderdale that never happened. My brother and I were hoping to escape the freezing East Coast for a weekend, but our Friday evening flight on Southwest was cancelled due to an airport shooting. We were able to get refunds on the flight, but the non-refundable hotel required managerial... Continue Reading →
How to Make the Most of a Long Layover
12 Hours in Beijing = tour the Great Wall There are those key moments in life when you are reminded of why the person you are with is your perfect travel buddy. The latest moment occurred a few months ago, when Lakisha looked at me and said, ͞So, we have to stop in Beijing on... Continue Reading →
Time to recharge – A trip to Crete without a list
We've all been there before as we prep for an upcoming vacation. Plane tickets booked, hotel confirmed, airport transfers ready...But instead of allowing ourselves to "turn our brains off", we start with the "real work." Step 1) Google "top ten sites at XYZ location" Step 2) Reach out to close friends to get recommendations for... Continue Reading →
Napa like a baller, without dropping a week’s salary
My wife and I have had the opportunity to visit Napa three times in a little over two years. After visiting a number of wineries, we can say without fail that: Silver Oak, Cakebread, and Hall are hands down the best wineries we've tried in Napa, with Domaine Chandon coming in a close fourth. Over... Continue Reading →
The Iceland Survival Guide: Nine essential tips that I learned the hard way.
When my wife and I posted photos from our recent trip to Iceland, it seemed like the comments weren't just about the natural beauty of the locations, but also a running tally of people who had been there, or had it on their wish list. With the wide variety of flight options leaving out of several... Continue Reading →
Enjoy the journey, not just the destination: Five steps to making the most of your airport experience
My husband and I just returned from an international vacation in Crete, which featured a layover in Istanbul, and an overnight stay at an Air B&B in Athens. Our final location was absolutely breathtaking, but we also enjoyed the journey along the way. So often when people arrive at the airport, they focus on getting... Continue Reading →