April 15 is fast approaching. It’s a day we all dread, but the IRS reported that 8 in every 10 tax returns filed last year got a refund. And if you got a refund, it was probably a nice chunk of change. The IRS also reported that the average refund amount was $3053. You may […]
How to Enjoy Cozumel in Style
Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula attracts a wide range of travelers including party goers, families, history buffs, nature lovers and diving enthusiasts. Sun, sand and surf mix with Mayan ruins and lively nightlife. While most travelers tend to flock to Cancun and Playa del Carmen, a more relaxed alternative can be found on the island of Cozumel […]
Drinking the Real McCoy on a Nassau Rum Tour
The Bahamas isn’t just fun in the sun on white sugar sand beaches and in crystal clear cerulean waters. And there is much more to Nassau beyond the hopping bars like Señor Frog’s or Atlantis’ water park. The Bahamas has a fascinating history of pirates (and I don’t mean Pirates of the Caribbean, though much […]
5 Bucket List Adventures in Jamaica
Just a mention of the Caribbean draws visions of the obvious island adventures like snorkeling and rum-filled sunset cruises, but Jamaica has a lot more to offer. Which is why it’s a perfect destination for can’t-sit-still-on-a-beach active travelers like us. It’s one of the Caribbean destinations we haven’t made it to just yet, but when […]
18 Places to Travel in 2018
We travel far and wide – over 100,000 miles in 2017 – to discover up-and-coming destinations to bring you each year in our annual picks for the best places to travel. It takes us months to whittle down a world of possibilities to just a handful of cities and countries. From anniversary celebrations to little-known […]
5 Adventures For Your Barbados Bucket List
The Caribbean is one of our favorite regions of the world. We haven’t met an island there yet that we haven’t loved and we’ve returned to our favorites like Sint Maarten and Anguilla time and again. We’d love to visit Barbados, and though the island is small – it’s just 166 square miles in size […]
10 Bucket List Trips to Take in Your 30s
I have celebrated my faux 29th birthday again and again…and again. When I officially entered my mid-thirties, it was time to just embrace it. If you’re like me with your 20s undeniably in the rear view mirror, you probably have more money in your bank account, a better sense of who you are, and more […]
17 Places to Travel in 2017
Putting together our annual best places to travel list takes us months. We travel far and wide in search of the best of the best: the most incredible destinations, to die for food, bucket list worthy activities and, of course, wine so good you’ll remember every last drop. It’s tough to narrow down all the […]
Romantic Getaway: Deep Water Cay
The Bahamas is one of my new top five favorite countries. When I jetted off there for an island-hopping two weeks back in October, I stayed at some of the most romantic places I’ve ever been. As couples strolled down beaches hand-in-hand and dined over candlelit dinner, I was missing Tim more than ever. Lucky […]
Conquering Fears and Getting Dive Certified
Getting dive certified is something Tim and I have talked about doing for the better part of at least 10 years now. We even ordered the books and had planned to do an Open Water Diver certification course in Malta when we first moved to Europe. But life got in the way and after realizing […]
