Estes Park, Colorado – Long Weekend Getaway

Estes Park, Colorado is a great place to spend and extended summer weekend. The scenery is stunning and there is so much to experience! There is way more to do in Colorado than you can do in just one weekend, but if you are like us and you often find yourself carefully calculating when you can take vacation days from work, sometimes a few days is all you have for an adventure. A fairly convenient way to experience the Rockies is by basing yourself in Estes Park!

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South Africa in 10 Days: Itinerary and Tips

For one reason or another, visiting South Africa might be on your bucket list. If it’s not, it should be. We’re here to help you plan your trip! I have done quite a bit of traveling, but no place on the planet is quite like South Africa. When you visit South Africa, you will be amazed by the vibrance and kindness of the people, humbled by the vast beauty of the scenery, swept away by the outstanding food and wine at every meal, and invigorated by witnessing some of the largest land mammals on earth in their untouched habitats.

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Breweries to Visit in Grand Rapids, Michigan

For the last decade, Grand Rapids, Michigan has been home to some of the best craft breweries and microbreweries in the nation. They’ve consistently received awards dubbing the city Beer City USA and Best Beer Town in America. It is easy to see why tourists and locals flock to this mecca of beer. Having spent my college days in the city and surrounding towns, I’ve come up with a list of 6 great breweries to visit in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Coffee and Doughnut Guide: Lexington, KY

When you think of trails in Kentucky, I am sure the first thing that comes to mind is the Bourbon Trail. Well I have news for you, that’s not the only trail in town! In the Lexington area, there is also a doughnut trail – yes, that’s right doughnut. Doughnuts would be nothing without coffee, so we are going to give you a guide to the best coffee and doughnut stops on your next trip to Lexington.

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Top Shore Excursions On An Alaskan Cruise

Taking a cruise is a great way to experience Alaska for the first time. Travelling with my family, this was the first time any of us stepped foot on the 49th State. We came, we saw, we conquered. Ok, maybe we didn’t actually conquer anything, but our experience was one for the ages. While most Alaskan cruises offer similar amenities, the way to customize your experience is through the shore excursions you choose to do. Shore excursions are offered at every port of call, so take advantage of the opportunity to see more of Alaska! Though not included in the all-inclusive pricing, in our opinion, shore excursions are a must. In this post, I will go through the top shore excursions we chose on our 7- Day Voyage of the Glaciers with Princess Cruises and our thoughts on each of them. 

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