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Guide to Vacation Home Rentals in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is roughly the size of West Virginia. It is easy to get around, plus public transportation is relatively inexpensive. Despite being small in...

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The Best Vacation Rental Homes in Vermont
If you are dreaming about a safe, socially distanced vacation consider renting an Airbnb in Vermont. With roughly 620,000 people spread out over 9,250 square...

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Make Travel Safe Again
Insights from a mid-pandemic trip to Portugal If you follow my social media, you probably know that I was recently in Portugal. Specifically, I traveled...

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Packing for Summer Road Trip
As travel slowly resumes, it looks like more and more Americans are thinking of sticking closer to home this summer. I hesitate to bring back...

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Staying in a Hotel During Coronavirus
I was pretty excited to pack my suitcase and spend the night in a hotel. Like most people, I have not been traveling during the...

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5 Packing Hacks Under $10 for Toiletries
What can I bring on the plane? By now you should be familiar with cramming a week’s worth of liquids and lotions into one transparent...

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Expert Packing Tips for Your Next Cruise
Updated March 15, 2023 Packing for a cruise requires thought and proper planning. You will need dressy clothes, casual options, bathing suits, shoes for multiple...

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My 3 Favorite Unplugged Vacations
While there are certainly times you need to be online and accessible, it shouldn’t be while you are on vacation. Everyone needs, and deserves, to unplug from...

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Where to Eat Local in Vermont
No matter where you choose to eat in Vermont you will find most restaurants have a food philosophy that incorporates a myriad of local products...

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5 Things I Always Keep Packed in My Suitcase
I travel a lot and am often asked what to pack or the best ways to pack. Hands down the best way to pack and...

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Affordable Luxury on the Gulf Shores of Alabama
Do you love to hear the sound of waves crashing on the beach while you are on vacation? I know I do. I can see...

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9 Unusual Things to Do on Maui
The best things to do on vacation aren’t always the most well-known things to do. For me, the more uncommon and off-the-beaten path the activity...

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Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Travelers
The best stocking stuffers are the ones that actually get used. Frequent fliers are always searching for things that make their travels easier. This could...

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Viking River Cruise Longship Overview
I am not much for crowds, especially while on vacation. That means when I cruise, I tend to favor small luxury cruise ship lines that carry...

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Staying Connected on a Cruise
Cruise ship Wifi is notoriously poor, leaving passengers to wonder how they can get reliable internet at sea. These are some of your best options...

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48 Hours In Berlin
Berlin is an underrated city and less expensive than many of the other larger European capitals. If you are interested in history, particularly World War...

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Top 10 Things to Do in the Outer Banks Now
The Outer Banks is a 130-mile stretch of barrier islands just off the coast of North Carolina. Commonly referred to as the OBX, this National...

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Winter Driving Safety Tips in Vermont
These days you can never be sure when the next nor’easter will blow into Vermont. Weather can be unpredictable, and winter can catch even the...

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Windstar Cruises Review: A Small Luxury Cruise Line
Windstar Cruises maintains that they are 180 Degrees from Ordinary. After sailing on their luxury cruises numerous times, I completely agree. In fact, they are extraordinary. Recently...

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Top 5 Things to Do In Porto
I first came to Porto on a Windstar cruise that was sailing from Dublin to Lisbon. Although I only spent a few hours in the...

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How to Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
He probably thought he wasn’t being disrespectful, or maybe he didn’t think about it at all. But when he answered his cell phone in the...

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The Perfect Provincetown Vacation Rental
Living in New England, Cape Cod is an ideal destination for a quick weekend getaway. From Vermont, we can make it to the Cape in...

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7 Things You Absolutely Must Do In Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is a unique vacation spot. As I found out on a recent trip to the area, there is something for everyone to do no...

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What You Need to Know Before Taking Your First RV Trip
Taking or first RV trip has been on my family’s travel bucket list for years. The idea of exploring several places in a short amount...

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How to Choose the Perfect Vacation Rental
Hotels can be expensive family vacation options. Often times a vacation house rental can be a more cost-effective way for families to travel.  If you...

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Why You Should Visit St. Simons Island, GA
St. Simons Island is the largest of the four barrier islands that make up the Golden Isles. Located on the southern tip of Georgia’s coast,...

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Where to Eat in Vero Beach, Florida
Located on Central Florida’s Treasure Coast, Vero Beach is an unpretentious coastal town with lots to offer its visitors and residents year round. There are miles of pristine...

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Where to Eat in Nashville
When someone mentions Nashville, the first thing that usually comes to mind is Country Music. While it is true that Nashville is known as Music City,...

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4 Things To Do In the Riviera Nayarit
With 192 miles of pristine Pacific coastline vacationers are flocking to the Riviera Nayarit. Known primarily as a beach destination, there are plenty of places to spend a...

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Why Families Love Montreal
Updated March 11, 2023 It is not hard for families to find things to do in Montreal. With a booming downtown and many unique neighborhoods, families could...

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Family Guide to Washington, DC
We fell in love with Washington, DC on our family’s first trip to the city last year. Since that vacation the kids begged to go...

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Where to Eat in Lake Placid
Lake Placid has so many great eating and drinking spots. The dining scene is diverse with many restaurants featuring locally sourced food.  Although 48 hours...

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Highlights From a Trip to Washington, DC
Three days was barely enough to scratch the surface on a recent trip to Washington, DC with the kids. But we managed to jam in...

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Top Tips for Family Travel to Washington, DC
A Washington, DC Trip has been on my family travel bucket list for several years. I wondered what would be the ages to take them...

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Discovering Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas
Eleuthera, one of the outer islands in the Bahamas, is known for its pink sand beaches, turquoise ocean, and secluded snorkeling spots. Just a short...

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Travel Book Review: The Family Traveler’s Handbook
  Traveling with kids can be daunting if you have never done it before. The planning, the packing, the car ride, the plane ride, the...

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A Hotel’s Warm Welcome
After a long day of travel, nothing says welcome like a little something extra left in our hotel room by the staff.  My family really appreciates...

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7 Things You Should Know About Montreal
Snow Shoeing at Night I never thought my first trip through Mount Royal Park would be trekking on snowshoes, or for that matter at night....

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One Love for U2 –  We Get to Share It
My husband and I have been U2 fans for more than 25 years. Collectively we have seen them over 30 times, across 3 countries, and in...

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