There are all kinds of fun things to explore at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, and while rides and attractions may be at the top of your list, don’t overlook a very magical experience – choosing a wand at Ollivander’s wand shop. Read more
Merry Christmas! It’s July, so it’s the perfect time to start thinking about the holiday season, right?
(And I’m not talking about buying all your Christmas gifts now – although there’s nothing wrong if you want to do that….).
Nope, it’s time to plan your holiday travel. Because while the early bird generally always gets the worm when it comes to travel, that’s even more true this year than usual. And here’s why. Read more
I may be what my husband calls a “souvenir junkie” – but not in the way you think. I just feel that vacation souvenirs deserve more attention than a random ‘grab-a-quick-chochki-in-the-hotel-gift-shop’ type of attention. Because once you get home and recover from your PTD (post-trip-depression, which is totally a thing), having some truly special items that provide you with treasured vacation memories is worth more than whatever you spent on them.
I think that souvenirs deserve a little thought.
Over the years, we have accumulated a variety of interesting souvenirs, both when our daughter was young and on our own, and I can truly say that I pretty much know where, if not when, we got nearly all of them. Those souvenirs are packed with precious memories, and whether they were expensive or cheap, they’re pretty priceless at this point!
So what are some of the vacation souvenirs that have become our “past vacation” treasures? Read more
Travel is back! And if you’re planning your first trip since the pandemic – especially if it’s the first time you’ll be flying – some of our experiences on our recent vacation to the American southwest will likely be helpful for you to know. Because when you know what to expect, you can be prepared! Read more
It’s almost time for your long-awaited and long-anticipated vacation, but there’s one little thing standing between you and your destination.
Packing.
While not the most fun part of a trip, in many ways it’s one of the most important. Under-pack and you risk not having something you really need – and then spending vacation souvenir money on an overpriced item that you could have brought from home for free. Over-pack and you could end up paying more for luggage fees on your plane – and end up not using half the stuff you brought. Read more