In the past, Tacoma was never considered a touristy place. It’s always had a reputation as a smelly industrial city with lots of crime. The city has undergone a huge face lift in recent years. “Destiny City” has done a complete turn around, and is now a GO TO Northwest destination. Move over Seattle! We […]
Las Vegas was recently named the #1 city for fun by Wallet Hub, no surprise right?! And…for the holidays it’s no different; the fun ramps up even more! Today I’m sharing the a local’s guide : The top 10 things to do in Las Vegas at Christmastime. The District at Green Valley Ranch The District […]
Welcome back to our series on the Central Region of Portugal! Today we are featuring 3 of the prettiest beaches in the Center of Portugal, to add on your bucketlist. Nazare Looking for the the prettiest beaches to visit in Portugal? Look no further- Nazare is #1 ! ( in my opinion anyway) This stunning […]
As you know, I am a huge fan of California. I love all of the beaches. Most of the ones I have visited are in Southern CA. There are some NorCal beaches though, that are not to miss! Santa Cruz is full of color, views and excitement!I’ve been to Santa Cruz many times, but have […]
Caldas da Rainha Caldas da Rainha was the first stop on our press tour this past June. We were excited to visit and this beautiful city did not disappoint! This central region town is known for its naughty pottery, local markets, art museums and gardens. Known as a “thermal spa town” Caldas da Rainha is […]
I have always wanted to visit Malibu, since I was a teenager. I finally made it, this past June. It was everything I’ve seen in pictures and more! Malibu is 3o minutes west of Los Angeles. The city is known as “21 Miles of Scenic Beauty.” It is situated along the Pacific coast highway, a […]
Are you planning a summer trip to Lake Chelan? Well so isn’t everyone else and their dog, ha! Chelan is on of Washington State’s most popular summer destinations. It may seem impossilbe to book a trip here at peak time, but it can be done. I’m sharing my TOP TEN TIPS for a TRIP TO […]
If you are looking for a weekend getaway, or week long vacation: Vancouver B.C. is the ultimate destination for every type of traveler. This amazing city is on the list for most cosmopolitan in the world; it comes in at #4. With the many hotels and resorts located downtown, you may be wondering ” Where […]
One of the best parts of exploring the Northwest, is checking out new areas that are close to home. Last summer I was reading a local magazine, and saw Point Ruston. It’s the trendiest up and coming neighborhood in Tacoma. I didn’t waste any time making a visit. When I went, the community was just […]
So far we’ve featured articles about the mouth-watering cuisine and the monasteries, of this breathtaking region of Portugal. This lil slice of heaven is also home to several unique hotels. We were fortunate to stay for 3 nights, in 3 types of accommodations in the Center of Portugal. All these lodging options are a 60-90 […]
