Day 1 Arrival to Denver We arrived to Denver Saturday morning. We picked up our rental car and headed to Estes Park where our “base camp” was for our 3 days of hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. Drive from Denver to Estes Park As we drove from Denver to Estes Park, the colors and …
Globus Escapes to Spain To start our Globus Escapes to Spain, we flew out of Atlanta Georgia to JFK International Airport in NYC and then on the Madrid, Spain. Globus offers air-inclusive escapes and you can get really good deals. Sign up for their updates to see what their specials are. Globus Escapes to …
When you think of Spain, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the delicious food or a vibrant culture. One aspect of Spanish culture that often gets overlooked is the incredible doors found all over the country. The doors of Spain have a fascinating history and are a great way to …
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle, Amelia Island is the place to go. With over 40 public beaches, state parks, and an island full of history, this hidden gem doesn’t feel like any other. You can easily sneak away for the weekend, spend 36 hours here and return home feeling …
Our It’s Fall Yall road trip was planned last minute; therefore we had to plan around when and where we could find hotel availability and be able to see the fall colors; We do not recommend planning a last minute Fall Colors Road trip. This time of trip needs planning, so let this be a …
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Franklin D Roosevelt State Park is a great place for hikers with over 40 miles of trails. We recommend starting at the visitors center (there is a bathroom there). Before you exit the park, make sure you stop Dowdell Knob for an amazing view. FDR spent a lot of time picnicking …
Looking into cruise deals? How can I find a cheap cruise? My best advice for cruise deals is to look at cruise line’s websites often (Carnival and Royal Caribbean have best offers that I have found). How do you get the best cruise deals? Sometimes some of my friends get offers that I don’t and …
My husband said I could finally book our trip to San Francisco, California. I couldn’t have been more excited. As soon as he told me, I started planning. See our About Me – Meet The Empty Nester. I booked an Alcatraz tour with Bay cruise, a sunset catamaran cruise, Napa wine tour, and a tour to …
Alabama Hiking was nowhere on our radar for the weekend; we planned to stay local to do some practice hikes. My husband found a cute AirBnB that was very budget friendly, so we decided to switch things up. AirBnB – Yee-Haul He found a cute tiny home coined the “Yee-Haul” on AirBnB in Pell City, Alabama. …
Hike 3 beautiful moderate to strenuous trails in Cloudland Canyon State Park. Cloudland Canyon is located at 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, Georgia. Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, Cloudland Canyon is one of the largest and most scenic parks in the state of Georgia. Home to thousand-foot-deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, …
