The post shares experiences from a brief yet delightful stay in Queenstown during a family trip to New Zealand. Highlighting its beauty, the author appreciates the hotel location and downtown’s vibrant offerings. Recommendations for accommodations and activities are included, emphasizing Queenstown’s appeal for families with small children.… Read More Exploring Queenstown: A Family’s Dream Destination
This post is part of my New Zealand trip series. To learn more about the trip as a whole, check out my previous post: How we Planned a Three Week Trip to New Zealand with a Five Month Old. This blog is geared towards families with small children. If you enjoy this article, please be… Read More Family Travel Tips for Exploring Fiordland National Park
The post highlights the Catlins region in New Zealand as an ideal yet often overlooked destination for relaxation, featuring stunning nature spots and accommodations like the Curio Bay Salthouse. It emphasizes the area’s remoteness and food scarcity, providing recommendations for lodging and dining, notably the charming Niagara Falls Cafe.… Read More Discover Hidden Relaxation for the Family in New Zealand
The post highlights the author’s experience in Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park and Lake Tekapo during their New Zealand trip. It emphasizes breathtaking landscapes, various hiking options, and important stops for supplies. Recommendations for family-friendly activities and accommodation choices cater to different budgets, making it a valuable guide for visitors.… Read More Why Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park is a Must See for Anyone Visiting New Zealand
This post is part of my New Zealand trip series. To learn more about the trip as a whole, check out my previous post: How we Planned a Three Week Trip to New Zealand with a Five Month Old.
While I am a few years past this phase of my life, I can honestly say that the wedding phase (when everyone in your friends circle is getting married) was one of my absolute favorite phases. Although the wedding phase is full of stress, it can also be quite fun with lots of parties, girl time, and (hopefully) travel. If you are planning a destination bachelorette party, here are a few destinations you should unquestionably have on your list of ideas. … Read More 7 Great Cities for Your Destination Bachelorette Party
We started planning our wedding and our honeymoon prior to COVID-19 pandemic. Originally, our plans was to take a small trip a few days after the wedding and a BIG trip to New Zealand later. The the COVID pandemic arrived and like many things our hopes on going to New Zealand were thwarted. Many countries, like New Zealand, had closed their borders to tourists. At that point we were stuck in a quandary and did not know what to do or where to start. Our Travel Agent, Rhonda, was such a huge help. Once we finally decided where we wanted to go, we just gave Rhonda our final budget and she did all the rest. She booked our hotel, transportation, excursions, meal plans and more! What is better, is she also was able to meet all our needs and desires and still come up a few hundred dollars under budget! When traveling, saving money is always a huge bonus!… Read More Where to Stay While Honeymooning in French Polynesia
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Thanksgiving is only three weeks away. This Thanksgiving Holiday, after everyone has been confined to their homes for nearly seven months, we are all in desperate time away. With the Pandemic this year, it has become clear that we all need to spend more time with those we love this Holiday Season. One of the best ways to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Frisco Metroplex would be by renting a relaxing Airbnb home to retreat to this Thanksgiving holiday. We have specifically chosen great rentals with great views and are perfect for you and your family (or group of friends) to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.… Read More Airbnb’s Perfect for your Thanksgiving Holiday
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I have been in a total of five weddings, including my own. During my time as a bridesmaid, I have had a few awesome experiences and some experiences that were not as great. So, when the time finally came for me to be a bride I knew exactly what I wanted to do to show… Read More 5 Reasons why your next Girls Only Spa Retreat should be at the Hotel Crescent Court
After my engagement, I seriously considered having a destination wedding. Of course, my dream venue for a destination wedding would have been a unique (yet stunning) French chateau. This would allow my guests and I to spend a ween on vacation, then celebrate the end of the week with a wedding. Eventually, we decided to stay in the Dallas area for my wedding. But I did want to share the five chateaus that I was considering prior to making the decision to stay in Dallas. Even if you are not planning a destination wedding, you can still rent theses Chateaus as a holiday/vacation home.… Read More 5 Beautiful French Chateaus that are Perfect for Destination Weddings
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