Category: Weekend Getaway

Ideas for quick weekend getaways in the U.S. for every budget.

100+ Wonderful Places to Visit Near Denver Colorado

Headed to Colorado and planning to base out of Denver? There are so many places to visit near Denver Colorado and within the city itself. We lived there for five years and still didn’t make a dent. Here is a giant list of all of our personal recommendations as well as... Read more

Wondering What to Do in Santorini for 3 Days? Check Out Our Amazing Itinerary!

Touring a Greek island (or a few!) is a dream trip for many people. It's just so romantic and iconic and offers all the wonderful experiences you could want on a vacation. Although we usually like to travel slowly, we found ourselves with less than a week before... Read more

7 Tips for Maui in February: Whale Watching & More!

After living in Hawaii for a few years now, we can confidently say there really isn’t a bad time to visit. However, some seasons do have more rain or crowds than others. As locals, we love to island hop often, and one of our favorite trips so far was going to Maui in... Read more

How We Saved Big on Hawaii Activities with a Multi-Day Oahu All-Inclusive Pass

It's been a few weeks since our family left and I'm still just glowing with joy that we had such a fantastic trip with them! They were here on Oahu for two entire weeks. Yes, Americans who take trips longer than one week do exist and they are thriving because of it.... Read more

FINALLY(!!!) Seeing the Kilauea Volcano Glow on the Big Island of Hawaii

When Buddy asked if I wanted to use our Hilton Points to stay at a fancy resort on the Big Island, I responded with: “Yes, that sounds amazing, but can we also finally go see the lava glow at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?!?!” Ever since we saw it from... Read more

A Serene Spring Getaway to Orcas Island, Washington

Sometimes we have no idea where our travel itch should take us, and other times we know exactly what kind of trip we are craving. When planning a spring getaway, we knew we wanted somewhere nature-focused and far from the crowds. I just wanted to curl up in a cozy bed... Read more

One AMAZING Day at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Washington State

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Washington State is one of those things I saw years ago and thought I'd love to go to, then promptly forgot about it as my travels took me elsewhere. I'm so glad I stumbled upon it again in my search for a spring getaway in North... Read more

10 Months in New Zealand: Highlights of Our Unexpected Extended Trip

It's strange how our perception of a place can change with time. Upon arrival, New Zealand felt like a check in the box – a place we wanted to see before moving on to the next destination. Now, looking back at our time there, it feels like another home. It's a... Read more

Memorable Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise in New Zealand

We originally planned to go to both Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound during out epic New Zealand road trip, but with the intense flooding that happened just before our visit, Milford was no longer an option without a very long bus ride. So, we chose to spend what we... Read more

Athens on a Budget: A Successful 24-Hour City Stay

We loved Athens. We loved Athens without going up to the Acropolis or taking a tour or buying souvenirs. We just loved getting to wander around and take in the city. The people are kind, the city is electric, and there are some amazing views – for free. It is... Read more