We are getting ready to leave for our latest cruise: Miami to Key West to Cuba & back! I CANNOT WAIT!! That's me^^^, freaking out, because I cannot wait to get out of the midwest for a week in the SUN. This is our 3rd cruise and I feel like I learned a lot of … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Packing List for Your Next Cruise! (Including What NOT to Pack, Too!
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Road Trip: A Very Quick Trip to Detroit
Confession time: I love true crime. I would say that 80% of the time I am working I have Discovery ID on in the background. The other 20% is 15% murdery movies & documentaries and 5% <something funny> because after awhile a laugh is needed. I just can't get enough of it … [Read more...] about Road Trip: A Very Quick Trip to Detroit
Two Days in Vegas: Living It Up On a Spontaneous Trip!
A couple weeks ago my husband called me from work and asked me "do you want the good news or the bad news?" Me being me I said, "the bad..." The bad news? He had to go out of town for work. The good news? "We're going to Vegas," he said! Not at all what I was expecting on a … [Read more...] about Two Days in Vegas: Living It Up On a Spontaneous Trip!
Toronto Time: A Weekend in the City
Those of you who have been reading the blog since the beginning know that about a year ago we purchased the lakehouse my grandfather built in the 70's and moved from Chicago to Middle-Of-Nowhere-Michigan. We have an apartment in suburban Chicago, and my husband works in IL … [Read more...] about Toronto Time: A Weekend in the City
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Planning the Perfect Trip to Fiji
So you’re going to Fiji! Or rather, you’ve decided you WANT to go to Fiji and now you need to plan the perfect trip. It’s Fiji, after all! This is a “dream vacation,” a “once in a lifetime trip,” a “bucket list adventure.” It’s a little different than planning for your usual … [Read more...] about Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Planning the Perfect Trip to Fiji
Daytona Beach – Three Weeks in the Florida Sun!
We recently went to Daytona Beach for an extended vacation. My mom has a house about ½ a block from the beach and Daytona is a great area to explore. It is also a great location to use as a jump off point to explore other areas. If you live in the Midwest or … [Read more...] about Daytona Beach – Three Weeks in the Florida Sun!
Vacation Better with Groupon!
We recently went to Daytona Beach for 3 weeks. You can read all about our awesome trip here! We had a blast! Since we were there for so long, we decided to take advantage of some Groupon deals and have a little more fun than usual! We bought 6 Groupons: 1 full day … [Read more...] about Vacation Better with Groupon!
5 Amazing Waterfalls You Won’t Believe are in Michigan
You probably don't hear "Michigan" and think "waterfalls," but Michigan has some gorgeous waterfalls! They are all in the Upper Peninsula (UP) and located in beautiful state parks. Make a weekend of it and explore all of them! Upper Tahquamenon Falls The Upper Tahquamenon Falls … [Read more...] about 5 Amazing Waterfalls You Won’t Believe are in Michigan
10 of the Most Secluded Hotels in the World
If you are truly looking to get away from it all, these hotels are for you. Totally secluded and often super luxurious, these destinations are sure to inspire you to plan your next adventure. Sleep under the stars by night and go on safari adventures by day at the Lion … [Read more...] about 10 of the Most Secluded Hotels in the World
Adventures in Malaysia – 10 Inspirational Places to See & Things to Do in Malaysia
Can you imagine a more amazingly relaxing vacation than one that includes one of those gorgeous over-water huts? It's hard to imagine. A vacation like that is definitely a bucket list item! You've seen Fiji an the Maldives, but what about Malaysia? Oh. My. Glorious. Goodness. … [Read more...] about Adventures in Malaysia – 10 Inspirational Places to See & Things to Do in Malaysia
I Dream of Iceland – 10 Awesome Things to See and Do on Your Iceland Travel Adventure
I am way late to the Love for Iceland party. I don't know where I've been - probably stuck in the Michigan wilderness we call home - but I am at the party now! Better late than never, right? It seems like Iceland travel is on everyone's mind- and it's easy to see why. With over … [Read more...] about I Dream of Iceland – 10 Awesome Things to See and Do on Your Iceland Travel Adventure
Nashville: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (AKA, The Eclipse of 2017 Roadtrip)
We recently went to Nashville to see the eclipse. Hubby is a space nut and as such, he has been looking forward to the 2017 Eclipse for years. (When we first started dating I found ~several~ pairs of 3D glasses in his apartment. He did not pawn them off as his kids’ … [Read more...] about Nashville: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (AKA, The Eclipse of 2017 Roadtrip)
A Quick Trip to Indy: What to Do in Indianapolis in 24 Hours
We recently went to Nashville to witness the great eclipse of 2017. (You can read all about that misadventure here.) Since we live in Michigan, we drove through Indianapolis to get to Nashville and were pleasantly surprised by what a great town Indianapolis is! The last few times … [Read more...] about A Quick Trip to Indy: What to Do in Indianapolis in 24 Hours