Travel Tuesday: Your Isla Mujeres, Mexico – PLAYlist Para la Playa (for the beach)

by Marika Flatt on July 11, 2023

It’s a small island off the coast of Cancun, full of expats and tourists day-tripping from the mainland. But for your next Mexican escape, head to Isla Mujeres for your entire visit and soak up...

Not So Sleepless in Seattle: 24 Hours in Seattle

by Marika and Analise Flatt on July 1, 2023

We do love The Emerald City. We’ve brought you articles in the past about Seattle’s abundant museums and fantastic food! Headed out on a cruise or just a visit to the PNW, hit up these...

Soho House Austin: Membership has its privileges.

by Marika Flatt on June 29, 2023

Soho House has tapped into a very unique concept. Folks living in and visiting select cities, particularly ones known for style and design, are offered the opportunity to stay, play and work in a “house.”...

Exploring Nature’s Treasures within the Lone Star State’s Parks

by Diego Cantu on June 27, 2023

Summer is in full swing and what better way to enjoy it than a visit to one of the many great state parks that Texas has to offer! Whether you find delight in a brisk...

The Ultimate (Little) Girls Weekend: Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine

by Heidi Gollub on June 23, 2023

When you’re an adventurous kid, the only thing better than a birthday road trip is getting to bring a friend along for the ride. For her tenth birthday, my daughter was determined to have a...

A First-Timer’s Take on Group Travel: What an independent traveler learned about the benefits – and cautions – of group travel

by Sue Durio on June 20, 2023

“Interested in Traveling to Greece Next Year?” That was the church newsletter headline that sent me packing for Greece. The 10-day adventure, coordinated through a leading group travel company, would combine three nights on a...

Princess Cruises Fit For Royalty: Come Aboard, They’re Expecting You

by Marika Flatt on June 19, 2023

Fun fact: The nostalgic hit TV show, The Love Boat (1977-1987), featured the Pacific Princess, which was Princess Cruises’ entree into Hollywood.  🎵    🎵   🎵 Love, exciting and new Come aboard. we're expecting you....

Kick Back at the Coast: Corpus Christi is Full of Fishing & Fun

by Marika Flatt on June 16, 2023

Texas’ Gulf Coast, that is Corpus Christi and nearby Mustang Island and North Padre, is one of the state's most bustling areas in terms of real estate development and prime time relaxation and enjoyment. Approximately...

Travel Tuesday: A Summer Weekend in Burlington, VT

by Gracie Watt on June 13, 2023

Visit Burlington, Vermont, for a local-centric and unique experience. A great summer destination, we found this city to be similar to Austin in the way that it is art-driven, quirky and green – although BTV...