If it IS your first time in Newport, check out this itinerary! BUT if you’ve hit all the famous landmarks, here are some equally impressive (if not more unique) alternatives: Colonial Tree Walk over Cliff Walk If you’ve already enjoyed the Cliff Walk, the Colonial Tree Walk should be next in line. Instead of a water […]
Tag Archives: vacation
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Dec
Dec
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 […]
26
Aug
Aug
Fun facts and interesting tidbits I learned from traveling to Amman, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Petra and Madaba The streets of downtown Amman are lively with vendors, music and food. They spill onto the sidewalks and streets during the day and at night. In some stores, the price of an item will be written […]
22
Aug
Aug
Essential items to pack and what to wear in Jordan I traveled to Jordan in October 2019, during the beginning of “winter.” It was in the 80s-90s during the day and 60s at night. My trip was organized through a tour with Intrepid. These are the items that were an absolute must! Pack these items: […]
12
Aug
Aug
Traveling to Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, the Dead Sea, Madaba and Jerash with Intrepid Travel Jordan was bundled with my Egyptian trip so I flew directly from Cairo International Airport. It’s a proud country with some of the most unique scenery in the world. That being said, Jordan has economic problems, a huge population of […]
03
Aug
Aug
A little extra advice for what to avoid so that you’re a NYC pro in no time. If you’re heading to NYC, check out this recommended itinerary! Don’t spend more than an hour in Times Square. You should definitely experience this sensory overload and fully embrace the madness, but then move on quickly! Don’t take […]
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May
May
Total days: 5 days | Accommodations: Strater Hotel in Durango, New Sheridan Hotel in Telluride, cabin at Dunton Hot Springs | Transportation: Rented a car | Traveled with: Friends | Type of Trip: Hiking and scenic western sites | Highlights: hiking, Telluride gondola, hot springs dip, drinks at the Dunton Saloon DAY 1 At a glimpse: Exploring downtown DurangoTravel agenda: […]
23
May
May
A resort playground and ritzy camping experience Dunton Hot Springs is one of the most unique settings I have ever been in. Dunton is a former mining town turned ghost town transformed incredible resort. Below is information on staying at the camp and what it’s like during a wedding. Click here for a long weekend […]
18
May
May
Skip Zurich or Geneva and head to the Bernese Oberland region instead! Take the train to Interlaken and use as a home base to explore the quaint storybook Swiss villages that make this country so special. Reasons to visit below: Enchantment The small Bernese Oberland villages – some carless! – offer a real chance to […]
07
May
May
Tips for rental cars and road trips in NZ! New Zealand was my first experience renting a car where residents (and visitors -some of whom don’t know what they are doing!) drive on the left side of the road. Here’s what I learned: It takes some getting used to. We booked a car on day […]