Total Days: 2 Days | Accommodations: B&B in Town | Transportation: Train into town and walking for the most part | Traveled: Solo | Type of Trip: Getaway from the city | Highlights: Fresh air and mountain views, mom & pop stores Hop on the Metro-North Hudson Line from Grand Central Terminal, and in about 90 minutes you’ll arrive in Beacon. From the station, a free […]
Category Archives: Itineraries
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Sep
Sep
Total Days: 2 Days | Accommodations: B&B in Town | Transportation: Metro-North train (no car needed) | Traveled: Solo | Type of Trip: Getaway from the city | Highlights: Mountain hikes, antique and vintage shops, riverside views and quirky pubs Just 80 minutes from Grand Central on the Metro-North Hudson Line, Cold Spring is one […]
01
Sep
Sep
Total Days: 2 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Downtown Providence | Transportation: Car and walking for the most part | Traveled: Friends | Type of Trip: Cultural weekend getaway | Highlights: Exploring Benefit Street and colonial homes, Rhode Island State House tour, excellent Italian food Providence doesn’t get much credit when it comes to New England cities. However, it sneaks in world-renowned universities, beautiful colonial […]
02
Aug
Aug
Total Days: 3 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Downtown Newport | Transportation: Car though Uber will work, walking and biking as well | Traveled: With friends | Type of Trip: Historic sites | Highlights: Harbor sail, Cliff Walk, bike ride to historic sites DAY 1 At a glimpse: Highlighting the views on or near the waterTravel Agenda: Upon arrival, pack a beach bag and drive […]
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Jul
Jul
Total Days: 3 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Downtown Newport | Transportation: Car though Uber will work, and walking | Traveled: With friends | Type of Trip: Historic sites | Highlights: Cliff Walk, Mansions Tour, historic fireplace restaurants Newport is branded as a “summer town” which makes visiting during the off-season a special time! Fewer crowds, no waiting, cozy fire lit restaurants…below is the “winterized” […]
10
Jul
Jul
Total Days: 9 days | Accommodations: Riads | Traveled with: A friend | Transportation: Walking within the cities, otherwise cars, trains, buses | Type of Trip: Site-seeing, admiring Moroccan art and designs, and some very good meals | Highlights: Riads, Medina mazes and an overnight in the Sahara Prepare to be dazzled! The tiles, the colors, the jewels. It’s all very impressive […]
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Mar
Mar
Antigua stole my heart. This charming little town has character – a rich history evident in its colonial architecture and cobblestone streets. This itinerary is ideal for a short getaway, but it can easily be extended to include adventures like exploring the natural wonders of Semuc Champey or diving into the ancient Mayan city of […]
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Jan
Jan
Total Days: 5 days excluding travel | Accommodations: Hotels | Traveled with: Friend | Transportation: Ubers mostly | Type of Trip: Winter adventures | Highlights: Meeting reindeer, snowmobiling and seeking out the Northern Lights From sightseeing in Helsinki to reindeer rides in Lapland, this five-day guide covers the best of Finland’s winter magic. Perfect for a long weekend getaway, this trip is […]
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Dec
Dec
5 Days in London and Oxford I studied abroad in London and consider it one of the best cities in the world. This itinerary includes touristy sites and pub restaurants, with some local knowledge and trendy spots sprinkled in. If this isn’t your first time in London, hit these places instead! Total Days: 5 Days […]
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Nov
Nov
Total Days: 9 days excluding travel | Accommodations: Hotels, or as close to it as possible! | Traveled with: Solo | Transportation: Flights, buses, cable cars | Type of Trip: Emphasis on unreal landscapes | Highlights: Rainforests walks and salt flat excursions Get ready for a whirlwind adventure through the heart and soul of Bolivia! This 9-day itinerary will leave you stunned […]