a vacation WHEN: (this is a little Tuesday quickie, because I am most certainly in need of a vacation!!) And I totally stole this, so check out it’s original publishing here! 1. You find yourself thinking of reasons why you need a vacation. 2.You start dreaming about work. 3. You spend your off time thinking…
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i daydream in turquoise.
When I can’t decide where I want to try out next, I often find myself browsing Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice lists. Heck, even when I just need a good day dream. Today it’s 2011 Best Beaches! My goal is to someday say I have been to all of the locales that made the list. While they are all…
dining on a dime.
Drum Roll Please……. It’s Houston Restaurant Week(s)! Woohoo! D and I started off last night with a trip to Carmelo’s for some Gnocchi, Chianti and Tiramisu. I have to say it was delish! If you aren’t familiar with Restaurant Week, you are seriously missing out. Over 100 restaurants in the area have pre-fixed menus for…
a bucket full.
I frequently hear friends and family speak of their Bucket Lists with fond determination. “I’m going skydiving.” Not me. “I’m going to own a villa in Tuscany!” As in, Under the Tuscan Sun?? “I’m jumping off the Stratosphere in Vegas!” Seriously? Who comes up with this stuff? I, only recently, started to compose my own…
mexico: friend or foe?
Being raised in Texas has created a bond between myself and Mexico. The sugary-sand and turqoise beaches, the elaborate open-air resorts rising from the jungle and the tequila shots waiting by the door way to each souvenier shop. What’s not to love? I grew up traveling south on Continental and happily crossing into the Yucatan…
vdara: oasis in the desert.
Because you know what a stickler I am for creating reviews, here is a review I did for Trip Advisor on the new Vdara hotel in Las Vegas: Vdara was truly an incredible experience in Vegas. We normally stay at The Bellagio when in Vegas, so I was a little nervous to make the switch to this non-gaming,…
good reasons to plan ahead.
This website says it all… 15 Ugly Hotels Around the World. A quick Saturday post to remind you that you should always plan ahead– not only to save some dough, but also (and most importantly) so you don’t end up in a hotel that looks like “Chinese Nutcracker Dolls” or in a room that everyone in…
getting the best bang for your buck: hotel edition
I am all about staying in beautiful hotels with exceptional service and amenities while on vacation. BUT, I refuse to pay the standard rack rate that is usually associated with these locales. Quite often, I have people ask how I found such great deals on these places and frequently, there are many factors involved with…
a big thank you.
A big hug is coming your way! Thanks to all who have responded so warmly about my blog. It’s taken me a while to realize I really want to do this, so now it has become a lot of fun. However, I need your help! Without your comments, ideas and feedback, this website will never…
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