New Year’s resolutions distract a majority of the population from booking trips in January. Instead of researching an itinerary for the start of the year, people pledge to travel more during the rest of the 365-day cycle, yet if you want to find a new place to occupy your January days, look no further! We’ve…
Most hotels supply guests with an adequate place to rest their heads and a bathroom inside a comfortable atmosphere. These establishments focus on pleasing the customer to result in positive reviews and more business. Ice hotels furnish guests with icy bed frames, four corners of snow and ice, and gorgeous artwork made from those two…
Planning a vacation on a budget doesn’t have to mean cheap or settling for less than what you want. Here’s how to plan your family vacation on a budget. How to plan your family vacation on a budget I’m not fond of the term “budget travel.” It brings to mind bare-bones hotels where you don’t…
Southwest Airlines is a budget airline known for cheap flights, funny flight attendants, and free checked bags. One of the main differences between Southwest Airlines and other airlines is that Southwest doesn’t assign seats. There are pros and cons to the no assigned seating rule but there’s one question people ask that there’s not really…
Letting a couple of oversized bags weigh you down benefits no one. The kids grumble when they crawl through the car to finagle into their seats, you groan when the airlines lose or misroute your bags, and figuring out where to stash luggage on your last day in a new city instigates more family drama…
One of the reasons I like staying in a vacation rental or condo is access to a full kitchen. I’m also not a big fan of cooking while on vacation. So, what’s a girl to do? Choose one of these easy meals to make in your Airbnb kitchen, that’s what. Easy meals to make in…
For many Christmas and holiday enthusiasts, the fun doesn’t stop when the holidays end. Many attractions remain open a week or so after the holidays (especially in Florida), calling to those who didn’t get to experience the activities during their prime time. If you long for the unmatched holiday spirit after the designated holidays, this…
Spending 10+ hours in a congested airport doesn’t have to be a miserable time. In fact, some of the best travel experiences occur in the time between departing and boarding another flight. Whether you’re traveling across the country or between countries, chances are, a layover will pop up during your excursions, especially if you’re a…
Summer is the ideal time to travel for most people. Warmer weather and seasonal attractions attract visitors to hotspots in the summer, yet the winter also offers unbeatable experiences. Many destinations harbor warm weather year-round, granting an oasis to those stuck in the cold for half a year. At the same time, other bucket list…
Eau Claire, which means clear water, is a small, friendly city in Northwest Wisconsin with lots of possibilities for winter fun. Located at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers, this charming college town has no shortage of things to do year-round, and my 12-year-old son and I spent two jampacked days exploring,…