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Review - First Time Visit to this Caribbean Country
I’ve traveled many places! Travel is just what I do! This year I finally traveled to a place I had been trying to get to for a while. Checkout the blog!
Location:
It’s a Caribbean country, that is an island in the West Indies.
Climate:
Humid and tropical. Dry season...
Hawaii - Family Friendly Destination
As a family, have you ever considered Hawaii? Hawaii is an excellent travel destination for families or groups that include individuals with varying interests, taste in food and/or budgets. Read on to see just a brief overview of why Hawaii is an excellent family/group destination.Reasons to Travel...
Restaurant Review - Kinfolk
Kinfolk Southern Kitchen
Location - 685 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC
Website - https://kinfolk-dc.com/
Food Category - Halal BBQ meets Southern Cuisine
Parking - Available - Different prices based on timeframe. On average you will spend ~ $30
Public Transportation - Two...
Restaurant Review - Ometeo
Ometeo Mexican Restaurant
Location - 1640 Capital One Drive North, Tysons, VA
Website - https://www.ometeotexmex.com/
Food Category - Tex Mex cuisine
Parking - Available - 0-2 hours free, 2-3 hours $6, 3-4 hours $8
Public Transportation - Conviently located near the Mclean...
Why I Don’t Stay at a Hotel/Resort More Than Once
One and Done
In all my years of traveling, I have only returned to a hotel/resort once. I regret returning to that resort for a second visit still today! For me when traveling, where I lay my head is serious business. If I can’t get a good nights rest my whole entire day will be ruined.There are...
Private/Semi-Private Pools - How to Score a Room with One
While the purpose of this website is to encourage people to travel, another purpose is to also encourage individuals to take it a step further from time to time and treat yourself to something special. You deserve it! One of the special things I enjoy when I travel, is reserving a room with a private/semi-private...
Developed, Moderately Developed, Developing Countries. What’s the difference?
Why is this important when considering travel destinations?In the past countries were classified as First World, Second World or Third World countries. Some resources take it further but for this post we will focus on these three classifications.In recent times, the classifications have changed to...
Traveling With Kids - Getting Started
Do you have kids? Do you think that traveling is out of the question (budget) because you have kids? This blog post is for you.
Why should you travel with kids?
Traveling with kids makes the world go around! One day the kids of today will be the adults of tomorrow. Travel allows...
Trip Review - Tokyo, Japan
August 2023 I visited Tokyo, Japan. It had not been my first trip to Tokyo, however my last trip to Japan had been ~ 15 years ago! I had hoped to return sooner but COVID restrictiions got in the way. In October 2022, Japan reopened to visa and agent-free foreign tourism! I immediately started planning...
Review: Nobu Washington, DC
Recently I visited the Washington, DC location of Nobu. I’d been meaning to visit a Nobu location for quite some time and just hadn’t taken the time to do it. I had a special occasion coming up so I thought, no better time than the present.
Location (score 10/10):
2525 M St. NW Washington,...
Travel Seasons
Have you heard the terms OFF SEASON & PEAK SEASON as it relates to travel? If you are interested in traveling these are two terms that you need to familiarize yourself with.
PEAK SEASON
Is the time of year that travelers typically travel to a destination.
Example: You would like...
Travel Reviews
Before you solidify your travel plans, be sure to reference traveler reviews and take notes. As a potential traveler you can gain a lot of insight from reviews. Of course some reviews should be taken with a grain of salt, but for the most part you will find that reviews are very helpful.
Things...
Hotel & Resort Pools
Pools, pools, pools
If you are like me, you appreciate an amazing pool at a hotel or resort that you may be staying at.
I often choose to book a swimout suite or a suite that has its’ own private pool for an additional level of luxury.
Did you know that depending on geographic location,...
Watch Out for Those Resort Fees
Thinking about going on a trip relatively close? Somewhere tropical possibly where a passport is not required? PROCEED WITH CAUTION. While the idea looks good in your mind, it might not look as good on paper after everything associated with the trip has been documented and calculated. One of the...
Passports, Passports, Passports
I know you have all heard it in the news, on social media, from others, etc., etc. that you should apply for U.S. passport renewal as soon as possible. From personal experience I can tell you to not ignore the warnings.
Passport renewals are taking much longer than in years prior. On average...
Trip Moods
Different Moods for Different Trips:
Sometimes when traveling all you want is TRANQUILITY, PEACE & RELAXATION!
If this is true, be sure to take this into consideration when booking your trip.
REMEMBER, all destinations are NOT created equal. All resorts/hotels are NOT created equal.
Getting Started With Travel
You only live one life. In so doing make the most of it. Travel and activities don’t always have to be something extravagant. Begin with things related to your passions and move forward from there.
Do you enjoy SPORTS?
Do you enjoy THEATER?
Do you enjoy READING?
Do you...