National Parks

One Day in Albuquerque - Young Woman standing next to entrance sign for Petroglyph National Monument with mountains in background.

How to Spend One Day in Albuquerque: A Complete Itinerary

If you haven’t had the chance to explore Albuquerque, you’ll be amazed by all this city offers. While one day in Albuquerque certainly is not enough time to enjoy all that there is to do here, you’ll get a great taste for the city that will leave you itching for more. As a reminder, when you …

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5-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Looking for a Caribbean getaway within the United States? Consider San Juan, Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory located about 1,000 miles southeast of Miami. No passport required (for US Citizens).  San Juan is the capital city in Puerto Rico and is full of history, beautiful beaches, delicious restaurants, and fun nightlife. This itinerary includes a …

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Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans - Honest Review of New Orleans

Is New Orleans Worth Visiting? An Honest Opinion

My Honest Review of New Orleans: New Orleans is a very impressive city in a way that’s just not for me. The city has architectural beauty, incredible history, and offers a gorgeous and unique environment. However, I found that to be countered by extremely dirty streets, rude people, and complete craziness. If you’ve never been …

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Grand Canyon Entrance Sign

The Ultimate 3-Day Grand Canyon South Rim Itinerary

About Grand Canyon: Less than five hours north of Phoenix, Arizona, you’ll find one of the seven natural wonders of the world – the Grand Canyon. Also a National Park, the Grand Canyon is 227 miles long and over ten miles wide (on average). Pictures simply don’t do this canyon justice. It’s absolutely gorgeous and …

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The Ultimate Maui Itinerary: 8 Days of Outdoor Adventures

Maui, Hawaii Ocean, sunshine and rainbows – that’s what I dreamed of with Maui. Ever since I was little I had fantasized about visiting Hawaii and snorkeling with the beautiful sea creatures. Thankfully, my husband, Sam was on board and while not as excited about the sunshine and rainbows, he was equally excited about exploring …

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