In two short weeks we will be landing in Montego Bay, for a 5 day 4 night stay at an all-inclusive. Stop. Say what? I know, I know, all-inclusives are really not my thing. I like seeing the country. I can't eat or drink enough to seriously justify the cost (yea...there's a … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
The Dog’s 2015 Beach Vacation
Each year, the dog--Toasty--gets to go to the beach. Virginia Beach is our beach of choice for two reasons: proximity and dog friendliness (before Memorial Day, that is). Of course, while the vacation is really Toasty's, we both enjoy the leisurely walks on the beach, spending … [Read more...]
Sloths! Five Fun Facts About Slotthhhieeesss (With Pictures)
It's no secret that I'm obsessed with sloths. I think they are adorable. They grow algae. The move really slowly. The have the most precious claws. But it's also no secret I really didn't know anything about sloths prior to going to Costa Rica. Five fun facts that I learned (and … [Read more...]
Itinerary for Four Wonderful Days Around Naples, Italy
While we definitely could have spent longer in Naples, Italy last spring, four days was a great amount of time to accomplish what we came there for and also enjoy the trip. So for those of you interested in archaeology and looking for a quick European weekend getaway, I would … [Read more...]
Don’t Let TripAdvisor Overwhelm You: Five Easy Tips to Sift Through Reviews
I'm sure I'm not the only one that sometimes goes onto TripAdvisor to look for a hotel and comes away with a slack jaw and a horrified look. There are lots of stories out there, some--I'm sure--that should be taken with a grain (or bucket) of salt. There are also reviews that are … [Read more...]
