North America

What to Expect When Traveling to Cancun Right Now

September 1, 2020
Stephanie Werner
Looking to get away but not sure what to expect or worried about whether it’s safe? There’s no better beach getaway right now than Cancun, Mexico. With all Cancun resorts currently operating at 30% capacity, it really makes you feel like you’re in your own safe slice of paradise away from what has been our […]

Best Midwest Wine Trails To Visit

August 20, 2020
John Werner

Amidst the Covid 19 pandemic, the need to get out and get away has never been so urgent for our mental health. Short distance road trips are quite popular. If you live in the Midwest, love sipping wine, and enjoy lazy afternoons in picturesque settings, consider visiting a few midwest wine trails. Southern Illinois Wine […]

Best Trip Ideas For Graduation

June 26, 2020
Amber Zakem

Whether you know a recent high school or college graduate a trip is an excellent way to celebrate this momentous milestone. Travel is a way for someone embarking on their college years or heading into adulthood to get perspective on the world outside of where they live, and also to have some fun. Check out […]

Secrets of the Vine Cancun Review

June 16, 2020
Amber Zakem
If you are looking for a romantic getaway Secrets the Vine in Cancun is a great option. I spent my 3rd wedding anniversary there enjoying views of the Caribbean Sea, excellent food, and much more. Four days is the perfect amount of time for a short getaway, and with the flight to Cancun from Chicago […]

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Facts, Weather & More

June 10, 2020
John Werner

One of the most accessible national parks in the U.S. straddles both Tennessee and North Carolina. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers incredible vistas, mountain meadows covered in wildflowers, remote wilderness areas, and diverse forests. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Facts & Accommodations There are at least twelve mountain peaks above 6000 feet. Among […]

Close-To-Home U.S. Travel Destination Ideas

May 19, 2020
Stephanie Werner

As natural explorers, quarantine is a foreign concept to grasp for most Americans. While we lately have been spending more time in our homes, our passion for adventure persists through these critical times. Consider starting small and venturing out into your own backyard, once the stay-in-place orders and mandatory 14-day quarantines are lifted. We recommend these wide-open-space vacation destinations in […]

Best Restaurants in Mexico According to Travel Advisors

September 11, 2018
Amber Zakem
Sunset MonaLisa Los Cabos, Mexico Carved into a cliff overlooking the Bay of Cabo San Lucas with the best view of the famous Arch at Land’s End, Sunset MonaLisa consistently presents a new experience to those seeking excellence in food and service. Located at the tip end of the Baja Peninsula of Mexico, Sunset MonaLisa […]

Two Days in Los Angeles

March 16, 2018
Amber Zakem
One of my favorite things about traveling is that each destination you visit takes on its own identity. What I mean by this is that every city has such a unique personality that you get to explore different sides of yourself with every trip you take. For me the trip begins long before I actually […]

The Hipper Side of Nashville

March 16, 2018
Amber Zakem
There’s nothing like heading south and experiencing a little southern charm and the lights of Broadway street in Nashville. If peddle pubs and countless bachelorette parties are not your idea of a great weekend, don’t discount Nashville just yet. There are so many exciting neighborhoods in this town, each with their own identity. Nashville isn’t […]