A back-to-back cruise is when you take consecutive cruises on the same ship. While this might initially sound like an odd thing to do, the practice of back-to-back cruises has a lot going for it. Here are the details and why it might be right for you. Back to Back Cruises: What They Are And…
Buying the perfect-sized ham for all those holiday gatherings isn’t easy. Is it a pound per person, or two pounds per person? You just never know. When I’m standing at the supermarket staring at the ham choices, I figure I’d rather have more ham versus not enough. It’s never a problem figuring out what to…
Should you have a car at Disney? Do you need one? As a very experienced Disney vacationer – I visit Walt Disney World annually with my husband and two kids – I can help you answer the question “Should you have a car at Disney?” This will vary depending on where you start from and…
If you want a rustic – but not too rustic – Texas escape with a good dose of retro, The Range Vintage Trailer Resort deserves a spot on your travel shortlist. Outdoor beauty, tranquility, and a fun intro to the world of Airstream and vintage travel trailers near a just-right-sized town that’s fun to explore…
I love spending time in the great outdoors. I can spend all day discovering new trails or floating in the river and capping things with roasting a marshmallow over a campfire. BUT. When it’s time to go to bed, I love the great indoors. My love of outdoor life doesn’t extend to sleeping on the…
March 17th, or St Patrick’s Day, marks the death of St Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland. The religious basis of the holiday denotes St. Patrick’s life and Christianity burrowing into Ireland. Today, many celebrate the holiday by dressing in green, engaging in parades, dancing with friends, and looking out for minuscule, fantastical leprechauns. Though the…
New Orleans residents—and a million visitors—gather in the Louisiana streets on the final day of Carnival. On this particular night before Ash Wednesday, parade participants and partiers pile into the streets, behind barricades or on floats, to ring in the last night before the 40 days of Lent. In other words, Mardi Gras is a…
Wake up in the middle of the ocean and turn over to see the love of your life gazing out the window, inhaling the sweet, salty air, content with your 2024 Valentine’s Day outing. Numerous cruise lines host romantic-themed operations that help couples break away from their regular life and barrage of life’s requirements for…
I booked an Amtrak sleeper car from San Antonio Texas to Alpine Texas. It was my first overnight train ride and here is what I wish I’d known before my trip. The Texas Eagle I planned to travel from my home in San Antonio to meet a friend to hike in Big Bend National Park. Amtrak’s Texas…
If you’re single and ready to mingle here are the top dating red flags broken out by city plus what not to put on your dating profile. If you are actively seeking a new, fun partner, a recent study* sheds light on where to look and what not to do on your first date and…
