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Il Falconiere Cortona Hotel – a Dream Under the Tuscan Sun

A recent stay at Relais Il Falconiere in Cortona, Italy made all of my Under the Tuscan Sun dreams come true. The movie is hands-down one of my favorites. This Cortona hotel lived up to my expectations for a Tuscan dream vacation. Read on for more about my delightful experience here and why I’m still pinching myself. Relais Il Falconiere – Cortona Hotel Il Falconiere in Cortona is part of the Relais & Chateaux brand of luxury hotels. The hotel...

landscape in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Tip – 10 of the Best!

You’ve decided you’re going to stunning Yellowstone. First Yellowstone Tip – Prepare to fall in love with the stunning landscape and wildlife! Read on for ten more tips to make the most of your trip to Yellowstone National Park. Number 9 is my favorite! Airports Yellowstone If flying, picking an airport to fly into is one of the first things you need to decide. Deciding which parts of Yellowstone you plan on visiting along with any other parks you want...

Get Fit With 9 of the Best Fitness YouTubers

Home workouts have exploded in the past year and YouTube fitness videos are a great resource for online workouts! I’ve always worked out at home, whether I did all of my workouts in my family room, or as a way to supplement my gym workouts. And YouTube is one of the ways I keep fit when traveling. Whether lockdowns may have prevented you from going to the gym or maybe you’re just not comfortable going yet, check out some of...

all-inclusive in Mexico

12 Tips to Have an Amazing All-Inclusive Vacation in Mexico

Are you thinking of booking an all-inclusive trip to Mexico? But not sure what to expect? Read on for 12 tips of things to do before and during your all inclusive Mexico vacation to have an amazing time. All-inclusive beach resorts are available throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, and other tropical destinations. I wasn’t sure I would like an all-inclusive resort but have stayed at a couple of different ones in the Riveria Maya area of Mexico and am now a...

Learn How to Drink Bourbon at Angel’s Envy

Want to learn how to drink bourbon but aren’t sure where to begin? Angel’s Envy Bourbon Distillery is one of the nearly forty distilleries that make up The Kentucky Bourbon Trail. I recently had the opportunity to take a tour of Angel’s Envy to see how and where the magic happens. Read on to see why this tour is a great option for bourbon aficionados and anyone interested in learning about and tasting some truly stellar bourbon. It’s no secret...

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10 Bad Travel Habits You Should Stop Now

I try and share what travelers should do, but sometimes we need to be reminded of what not to do. It occurred to me that there are bad traveling habits I’ve fallen into that I need to break ASAP. Below are ten bad travel habits I intend to stop doing and what I’m planning on doing instead. Saying “I Should Have” Travel shouldn’t be about regrets. But I often find myself saying “I should have done this” after a trip...

Cruising to Cuba? Check out Fusterlandia in Havana

“Peculiar travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God.” Kurt Vonnegut Going on a cruise to Cuba? I can’t recommend Fusterlandia enough. It’s just plain fun. If you are in Havana on a cruise, or just find yourself in Cuba, you owe it to yourself to visit this little gem. It’s cool, free, educational, and inspirational. What more could you ask for? Fusterlandia is an art installation/fantasy located just outside of downtown Havana. I had read about it while researching things...

3 Travel Accessories Under $10

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links that earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I use and love and think you will too. “Sometimes ,” said Pooh, “the smallest things take up the most space in your heart.” Little things often have the biggest impact on our experiences. Read on to discover three little travel accessories that will make travel better and all are under $10! A couple of weeks ago, I...

The 3 Best Free (or nearly free) Tours

“You don’t have to be rich to travel well.” Eugene Fodor One day a friend asked me how my family could afford to take so many trips on what we made.  My response?  Because we’re cheap!  Seriously, we’ve rarely allowed ourselves to fall into the vacation mentality of “We’re on vacation, who cares what it costs!”  Being choosy about how we spend our dollars while traveling has meant that we can take more vacations, more often and still enjoy ourselves. ...