Newport, RI is a small town that makes for a perfect weekend getaway. This itinerary will ensure you hit all the highlights during your stay.
united states
20 Important Things to Know Before Visiting the TWA Hotel
On a recent trip to Paris, I booked a positioning flight to JFK the day before my transatlantic flight. This gave me the opportunity to stay at the famous TWA Hotel at JFK airport. It is an extremely cool place, but here’s some tips for visiting the TWA Hotel if you’re planning a trip. Hotel…
4 Indoor Activities in Jackson Hole for When the Weather Sucks
Jackson Hole is a world-renowned outdoor destination, but it still has its share of bad weather. When conditions are too rough to explore, check out these indoor activities in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. On days in Jackson Hole when the temperatures are bitterly cold, it’s raining, or the snowstorm is unrelenting, you’ll want to seek out…
8 Exciting Outdoor Winter Excursions in Jackson Hole, WY
Jackson Hole is a year-round outdoor destination, but the winter brings a unique beauty to the landscape and its own set of fun activities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! In February, I flew to Jackson Hole, WY and spent as much time as possible outside trying out all the activities the area has to…
How to See The Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, & Horseshoe Bend in 3 Days
I had the day off work for MLK Day, so I decided to take advantage of the long weekend and fly to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon, Antelope Slot Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend. I’ve seen countless photos of Antelope Slot Canyon online (because they’re so Insta-worthy) and that was really the driving factor in…
So Much for Serendipity – Plan Ahead for Trips to NYC
Gone are the days of not planning ahead and just seeing where the day takes you. On our trip to New York last weekend, we only had a couple of dinner reservations booked and tickets to see Phantom of the Opera on our first night. Beyond that, everything was planned last minute or we just…
Making the Most of 1 Week in Maui
UPDATE AUGUST 2023: This article was written prior to the devastating fires in Maui. The horrors facing the community in Maui are unimaginable as they work to recover and rebuild from one of the most deadly fires in US history. To help Maui in their recovery efforts, please consider donating to the Maui Strong Fund….
A Very Weird Weekend in Portland, OR
After going to Portland, Maine a couple of weeks ago, we followed up by spending a weekend in Portland, Oregon, which is named after the Maine city. In fact, the story goes that the founder of Portland, OR were from Portland, ME and Boston, MA and they filled a coin to see whose city the…
How to Spend 2 Days in Portland, Maine
I have a goal to visit all 50 states and got to cross off Maine as number 31 last weekend. Maine is a popular summertime destination, especially for those in New England. We visited at the start of fall just as the leaves were changing and the colors of the foliage were absolutely stunning, especially…
How to Spend a Long Weekend In San Juan, Puerto Rico
Back in March, my friends and I went to San Juan, Puerto Rico for my bachelorette trip. As much as I absolutely love traveling with Thomas, it was fun to switch things up and take a trip without him for once. We went Thursday-Sunday and my company ended up giving us all that Friday off,…