Tailored Travel Tips & Trips

Costa Rica: Why it should be on your destination list?

May 4, 2024

Currently, many of us are worried about the challenges of traveling outside the United States. The news is full of stories about ongoing international tensions, newly imposed travel restrictions, and social unrest worldwide. Meanwhile, the

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Cruising the British Isles

May 4, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of embarking on the Princess Cruise around the British Isles to celebrate my granddaughter’s high school graduation. Our expectations were high, and we were not disappointed.   The itinerary was

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Fair Seas… What Makes Cruising Such a Popular Vacation Choice

May 4, 2024

It’s time to start planning your next vacation and you’re thinking about a cruise. What makes cruises such a popular way to travel? Cruises are the perfect choice for extended family and friend groups. They

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Alaska Flightseeing

May 4, 2024

Aviation runs in my blood: my dad was an aviator in WWII, and I love any opportunity to get up in the air. Although today’s commercial air travel doesn’t necessarily fit my enjoyment expectations, viewing

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Aloe Farm in Aruba

Aruba Means Aloe

Jan 24, 2024

Aruba is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful blue waters, sandy beaches, and Caribbean lifestyle. However, it’s not just a place for tourism. For many years, Aruba’s major source of income was the

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Cincinnati Birthday Trip

Jul 12, 2023

Cincinnati Roman and Kraig did Cincinnati and Kentucky for Roman’s 13th birthday trip. They broke the trip into 3 parts and also worked in stopping at a business trade show in Indianapolis for screenprinting.  

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Philadelphia Birthday Trip

Jul 5, 2023

Philadelphia For Francisco’s “13th bday trip” (at almost 20), Kraig took him to Philadelphia. I’ll detail their itinerary below, but here are a few of the details below for planning purposes. We booked City Passes,

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Eastern Shore Birthday Trip

Jun 27, 2023

The Eastern Shore Kelsey and I had done all the planning (I’ll do a post on it too, although it hasn’t be tested yet) for a trip to Florida to swim with the manatees. Then

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Northern Amusement Park Extravaganza Birthday Trip

Jun 20, 2023

A Trip North My oldest daughter is an adrenaline junkie like me, so her trip was an amusement park extravaganza, though we did work in some other cool stops too. We early in the morning

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