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What You Need To Do Before An International Trip

Last Updated on June 29, 2019 by Candy Wafford There’s nothing more exciting than planning an international trip! But there is so much to do. And if this is your first trip abroad (congrats!) you may not know where to begin. So, I bring you an international travel checklist. The first two installments in my Travel 101 Series detailed what to expect when flying and what to do if your flight changes. Those guides can be used for both domestic...

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Fort Myers Beach – 10 Reasons Why It’s the Best Beach in Florida

Last Updated on March 15, 2021 by Candy Wafford Florida has a lot of beaches and after visiting many of them, I’ve decided that Fort Myers Beach is one of the best.  I keep coming back here for the beach but also for the laid-back vibe, the restaurants, and the activities.  With something for everyone here are ten reasons why Fort Myers Beach is the best beach in Florida. 1) The Beach at Ft Myers Beach The beach is the...

10 of the Best Beauty & Wellness Items for Travel

Last Updated on February 5, 2020 by Candy Wafford Several years ago I went on a weekend getaway with a girlfriend. This girl is beautiful and never has a hair out of place and her makeup is always perfect. Do you know anyone like that? I certainly am not like that and was anxious to see what beauty products she traveled with. Turns out, not many. Meanwhile, I travel with a million beauty products and still look only slightly better...

White House, Washington, D.C.

What Not to Do When Visiting Washington, D.C.

Last Updated on April 21, 2020 by Candy Wafford This was supposed to be a What to Do With Half a Day in Washington DC article.  Instead, it’s a What Not to Do when visiting Washington, D.C. story. A cautionary tale.  A classic do-as-I-say-not as-I-do story. My husband and I went to Maryland to spend the weekend with family.  The time between our direct flight to Washington, D.C. and the time we needed to be in Maryland left us with...

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Horse Farm Tour in the Horse Capital of the World

Last Updated on September 13, 2019 by Candy Wafford Wonder what goes into breeding racehorses? Or curious to see the inner workings of a thoroughbred farm? Or just want to meet lots of beautiful foals? You can do all of that by taking a horse farm tour at Sun Valley Farm in Versailles, Kentucky. Recently, I had the incredible good fortune to join a group of my fellow bloggers in the Bluegrass State on a tour of this beautiful working...

Icy Strait Point, Alaska

8 Amazing Things to Do in Icy Strait Point

Last Updated on September 13, 2021 by Candy Wafford What is there to do in Icy Strait Point?  When booking our Alaskan cruise, we booked solely on the week we were available to go and not the itinerary.  When I saw Icy Strait Point on the schedule I didn’t know what to expect or what to do in port. But I found 8 amazing things to do in Icy Strait Point and I’m sharing them with you. Alaskan Cruise Port...

8 Things You Should Do If You Miss a Flight

Last Updated on July 12, 2019 by Candy Wafford “Flying may not all be plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price” Amelia Earhart It happens.  You miss a flight.  Or your flight is delayed.  Or canceled.  And when it happens it feels like there is nothing worse.  Here are eight things you should do if you miss a flight. You’re taking a flight because you need to get somewhere at a certain time, right?  And when...

Are These the Best Pants for Travel? – Athleta’s Skyline

Last Updated on February 11, 2020 by Candy Wafford Curious about whether Athleta’s Skyline Pant is the best pants for travel? So was I after seeing them all over the place online. I bought a pair and have road-tested them for you and present my review of Athleta’s Skyline Pants. Are these the best travel pants and would they replace my favorite Athleta leggings?  Athleta has quickly become one of my favorite companies. Not only do they make wonderful clothing,...