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Guest Post: Beauty of Negril, Jamaica
Negril, a small beach town located on the westernmost edge of the island of Jamaica, is home to expansive white sand beaches, turquoise waters and genuine Jamaican charm. With an array of renowned all-inclusive resorts and boutique hotels, Negril attracts tourists seeking a true Jamaican experience each year. The History of Negril Legend claims it… Read More
24 Hours in Reykjavik | Dinner and Drinks | Part III
Feeling completely relaxed after enjoying an amazing afternoon at the Blue Lagoon, we made our way back to our hotel, CenterHotel Þingholt to continue our 24 hours in Reykjavik. As it was now dark outside, I admit this pic doesn’t do the statues any justice, but I love how they are dressed up for Christmas… Read More
Guest Post: Thailand’s Vibrant Street Food Scene
Paris, Florence, Madrid, New York, these are cities that come to mind when many people think of the great food cities in the world; and while they might be right (especially for sit-down meals) they’re forgetting about one of the best street food cities in the world: Bangkok, Thailand. The streets of Bangkok are a… Read More
My Liebster Blog Award 2013
Liebster Blog Award An award you say? Sonja from The {Happy} Travel Bug (@HappyHoyt on Twitter) nominated me for the Liebster Blog Award, which is a blogger’s way of saying “You’re one of my favorites! Good job!” (Liebster is German for “favorite”). Thank you, Sonja! The Liebster Blog Award rules are fairly simple and straightforward: When you receive the award, you post 11… Read More
24 Hours in Reykjavik | Part II | Blue Lagoon
After breakfast at our hotel, CenterHotel Þingholt, we prepared ourselves for our trip to the Blue Lagoon. After my last trip to Iceland in 2012, I was lucky enough to combine my airport transfer along with the Blue Lagoon, which resulted in an extremely relaxed plane ride back to the States. My experience this time… Read More
24 Hours in Iceland | FlyBus, CenterHotels: Part I
We finally made it to Reykjavik and I was so excited to spend a fun filled 24 hours in Iceland to show my husband a little of why I love this country so much. Keflavik International Airport is a little bit of a maze so after departing your plane, you walk down a long hallway that… Read More
Flying Saga Class on IcelandAir | Flying Business Class
After our short stay in the Virgin Atlantic lounge at Boston Logan International Airport, we were ready to board our plane to Iceland. Did you know that a flight from Boston to Reykjavik, Iceland is only about 4 1/2 – 5 hours? That’s right! Do you know what makes that flight even better? Flying Business… Read More
The 26 Year Promise Continues | Leaving for Our New Year’s Eve Trip
Ampelmann – Now do you know where I am going? After an enjoyable family Christmas with my husband’s family in New Hampshire, we said goodbye to our son who was spending the week there and we hurried back home. It was time to pack, check in for our flights on the 26th of December, and… Read More
Guest Post: The Best Honeymoon Locations That Won’t Break the Bank
You’ve been planning your wedding for months, picking out the perfect dress, the reception theme and the most romantic spot on the planet for your big day. By the time you start thinking about the honeymoon, your budget is bust. What to do? Before you start to panic, consider that there are many honeymoon destinations… Read More