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Featured Travel Reviews

Summertime Essentials: Practical Meets FUN!

Are you ready for summertime? I'm so ready. It seems like we have been in limbo forever, with a long wet winter then the surreal "reality" we find ourselves in at the moment with COVID-19. It's weird, right? We travel junkies are having to get friendly with the...

How to Dress like Yellowstone Characters: Travel Friendly Western Wear

Are you watching the show Yellowstone? If not, you have something awesome to discover, I haven't been this entertained in years. It's a modern western series that is suspenseful, intelligent, and beautiful on the eyes. Why am I talking about Yellowstone? Because I was...

Ultimate South Lake Tahoe Foodie Guide

Lake Tahoe is known for its vast natural beauty and outdoor activities. But did you know it's also a wonderful destination for foodies? South Tahoe has a thriving, dynamic food scene. I just got back from four days of eating like a king, with magnificent views for a...

Girlfriends Getaway: Bainbridge Island

When was the last time you got away with the girls? Bainbridge Island, Washington is the perfect destination for a girlfriends weekend getaway. It's easy, it has luxurious amenities that feel like a special treat, beautiful outdoors for a rejuvenating dose of nature,...

Horseback Riding the Oregon Coast with Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides

Horseback riding on the beach is a thrill. Horseback riding at all is a thrill to me, but there is just something magical about riding alongside the sea. Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides is located on the beach in Pacific City. This particular beach is especially...

Top 7 Things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon Coast

Lincoln City is one of those places that surprises you. It's only seven miles long and a quarter of a mile wide with a population of just 8700, but it's packed with unexpected delights. Most people encounter Lincoln City while they are driving the 101 along the Oregon...

Kachina Southwestern Grill, Denver

Denver's new kid on the Dairy Block, Kachina Southwestern Grill, serves up authentic southwestern cuisine in an energizing atmosphere. Located in lower downtown in the Dairy Block, not far from Union Station, Kachina presents itself like edible art inside Denver's...

Pink Jeep Tours, Sedona: Magnificent Views and Good Fun

I'm always up for a jeep tour. The more interesting the geography, the better, and Sedona is one place that begs for jeep travel. Pink Jeep Tours are a Sedona classic and unless you've rented your own jeep, you really should do a tour to see the area from this...

The Crawford Hotel, Denver

The Crawford Hotel in Denver's Union Station offers one of a kind accommodations that will make anyone who loves train travel giddy with delight. I haven't been on the Orient Express yet (I can dream), but The Crawford embraces the wonder and mystique of luxury train...

Why You Should Visit Denver’s RiNo Art District

One of the wonderful things about Denver is all the distinctly different neighborhoods. It's a constantly evolving city with new stuff to explore each time I visit. One new-to-me neighborhood I really enjoyed was River North, or RiNo. Colorful and full of street...

Four Seasons Scottsdale Hotel Review

The Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North combines adobe architecture with luxurious amenities. This hotel is a colorful desert oasis that provides a flawless Arizona experience. The Lobby Four Seasons Scottsdale's lobby is noteworthy. Colorful and spacious with...

The Four Seasons Resort Orlando Hotel Review

You don't have to go to Disney World to have an amazing experience in Orlando, Florida. There is another way to enjoy Orlando with a taste of the whimsy and none of the stress at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney. If you are planning to spend time at the...

Northern Lights in Iceland with SuperJeep

Iceland’s lunar landscapes are mentioned in every guidebook. People talk about the terrain feeling like another planet, but I think it’s equally the lighting. The sky in Iceland is otherworldly. Blues, purples, oranges and yellows throughout the day are hypnotic. I...

SuperJeep Tour: South Iceland

If you only have a couple of days in Iceland (as many people do, due to Icelandair's famous stopovers), there is one thing you have to do--go on a SuperJeep Tour. Hands down one of the best things I've ever done. My first tour with was the South Iceland SuperJeep...

Icelandair Saga Class: What it’s like Up Front

Thinking of flying Icelandair Saga Class? Icelandair is Iceland's flagship carrier. They are based in Keflavik and have been operating flights since 1937. You may have heard about Icelandair's famous free stopovers. They have a deal where you get a free European...