Sometimes a deal pops up that is hard to say no to. When it aligns with your dates, that’s when it gets booked on the spot. That’s just what happened in November when we booked a quick cruise getaway for Presidents Day weekend. My family has been a fan of the cruise-style vacation over the years due to its simplicity and the ability to satisfy our needs … [Read more...] about Cruise Trip Report: Weekend in the Bahamas
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Booking a Vacation Rental with Points: My Thoughts
Hotels… or vacation rentals? AirBnb or Marriott? It has been the age-old debate between which many travelers argue. Some want to earn and use points while others want extra space. Personally, I like a balance of rentals and hotels, finding a place for both of them during my travels. While I often lean towards rentals during beach or ski trips, especially trips lasting … [Read more...] about Booking a Vacation Rental with Points: My Thoughts
Chasing Snow: Colorado 2022 Trip Report
As any of my friends and family know, I plan most of my trips surrounding nature. Whether it’s the beach, the desert, or the mountains, I love seeing the natural world around us. This also means that in addition to being a beach bum, I am a ski bum. After my amazing trip to French Polynesia in December, I wanted to try to hit the slopes one time during my extended … [Read more...] about Chasing Snow: Colorado 2022 Trip Report
Day of Departure in Moorea: My Thoughts
Flight times can make travel days awkward. Having a flight that leaves late in the evening and a hotel check-out around lunch time is a situation that is bound to cause problems. On our last day in French Polynesia we had an 8 hour gap between our hotel check-out and when our Delta flight took off to Los Angeles. Wanting to explore as many of the islands as possible … [Read more...] about Day of Departure in Moorea: My Thoughts
Hotel Transfer: Chartering a Private Boat in Bora Bora!
Getting from resort to resort in exotic island destinations like the Maldives or Bora Bora is notoriously difficult, after all, it's not like you can just walk three blocks as you can from the Conrad Midtown to the Park Hyatt New York. Let me clarify, it is less difficult to achieve and more difficult to do without breaking the bank. After looking through the options, we … [Read more...] about Hotel Transfer: Chartering a Private Boat in Bora Bora!
