Gettysburg/Battlefield KOA Campground Our first full day in Gettysburg! We had a much more peaceful night’s sleep after Rich figured out that we could, in fact, turn the heat on inside the RV once we were connected to power at the campground. Waking up to the sounds of birds chirping and the wind rustling through… Read More
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
This is a guest post by Danielle Fear of CruiseMiss Sit for a moment and visualise a cruise. For those of you that have never cruised before, I know what you are seeing in your mind’s eye right now and I want you to hold on to that vision. Now, imagine this: I am a… Read More
Because of its unparalleled beauty, Jamaica is widely considered a must-see destination in the Caribbean. From the sprawling white sand beaches of the coastline to the fog-covered mountains rising from the inland, Jamaica offers something for every traveler. Read on to learn more about the top Jamaican tourist attractions so you can make your next… Read More
The world we live in is ever changing and I often notice a lack of personal responsibility when I listen to the TV news, read stories online, or listen to random conversations. I’m not saying that everyone is like this, but it is something I notice happening more often. More specifically, if something doesn’t go… Read More
The happiest place on earth is Disney World or so it has been said. That is unless you haven’t been on a Disney cruise! I recently had the opportunity to tour the Disney Magic and it was truly a magical and memorable experience. Follow me as I walk through many of the public areas on… Read More
Terminal A at Boston Logan International Airport It’s always an interesting statistic for me to hear that only about 25% of the US population have ever cruised considering we love cruising. We’ve cruised out of Boston, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, New Jersey (Bayonne), Los Angeles, and Malaga, Spain and yet, we are always looking… Read More
Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston There are times in my life when I don’t consider myself extremely lucky, but this past weekend I felt like the luckiest girl alive. While we were in Amsterdam over New Year’s, I received a phone call informing me that I had won a prize from the Visit Massachusetts… Read More
Social media is amazing and for anyone who hasn’t quite embraced it yet, you don’t know what you’re missing. Travel Shop Girl is on Twitter, FaceBook, and Pinterest and recently I was involved in a conversation on Twitter with Carol from Queasy Beads. The name “Queasy Beads” was intriguing enough that I clicked on her… Read More
Pastry case at Café de Paris Hungry? Well, if you’re not now, you will be when you finish reading this post. Besides the pristine white beach, the pools, and the great service, the food at Sandals Whitehouse was so good and was readily available throughout the day and my entire stay. Sandals really understands how… Read More