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Tips For Navigating the Busiest Airport in the World |Atlanta Airport

Did you know that the Atlanta airport is within a two-hour flight to 80% of the United States? This is one of the reasons that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, known as ATL, is the busiest airport in the world. More than 107 million people flew through the ATL in 2018. Knowing it’s the busiest airport in the world often scares casual travelers from using this airport. But I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be scary. It’s actually...

cruise ship in Ketchikan, Alaska

Why You Should Take an Alaskan Cruise

Alaska is a place of stunning beauty and a visit there should be on every traveler’s list. The things that make Alaska such a special destination also make it a challenging place to see for many travelers. Trying to see if planning a trip to Alaska is right for you there are many factors to consider. An Alaskan cruise is a great way for most travelers to visit The Last Frontier. Read on to see why you should take an...

bird sculpture in Annapolis, Maryland

How To Spend a Day in Charming Annapolis

Quaint, charming, delightful are all words that perfectly describe Annapolis.  If you haven’t been, you need to go! It doesn’t get as much attention as it’s busier neighbors Washington D.C. and Baltimore but it should because it is easy to visit and there is so much to do in Annapolis. Before making it to Annapolis, we spent a frustrating morning in Washington D.C.  Anxious to get out of congested D.C. and onto the real reason for our trip which was to...

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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

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 main attraction here and it’s beautiful!  Fort Myers Beach...

White House, Washington, D.C.

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

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 a nice chunk of the day to explore our...

Stuff Your Face in Alaska – All You Can Eat Crab Legs

Our first Alaskan cruise stop was Ketchikan and there is so much to do here. Historical tours, flightseeing tours, and lumberjack shows are all great ways to spend a day in Ketchikan.   But when you go to Alaska you gotta eat crabs. And that’s what we did at the World Famous George Inlet Lodge Crab Feast.  All you can eat crab legs. I wanted to take a seaplane but we had already booked a helicopter ride in Juneau and...

Herbert Glacier Juneau Alaska

Exciting Adventure – Juneau Helicopter & Glacier Walk

Be adventurous… Let the Glaciers chill you, And the Fire grill you… Let the Oceans fill you And the Mountains thrill you... – Fatema Jaleel I like an adventure.  And I like trying new things.  These are two of the reasons I love to travel.  There’s always something new to see or do and there’s always an element of adventure. I recently did the helicopter and glacier walk tour offered by Coastal Helicopters in Juneau and it was the perfect...