Visiting the infamous Gateway Arch had been on my travel list for quite some time. The tall and grand structure is such a staple to the amazing city of St. Louis. Not only is the design beautiful and sleek, but the fact that you can take an elevator to the top, made this already extraordinary landmark…
When visiting Morocco’s city of Casablanca, there is one attraction at the top of everyone’s travel list. The iconic Hassan II Mosque (with an impressive 585 million euros building cost) is not only Morocco’s largest Mosque but the second largest in all of Africa! The mere statistics had us intrigued and looking forward to our…
There are places in the world that make you scratch your head and wonder how on earth anyone managed to build them. Visiting Mesa Verde, and seeing all of these grand palaces and villages built at the edge of massive cliff, was certainly mind boggling. Standing a far, and looking down at the structures, made…
When we chose to visit the Valparaiso area of Chile, we didn’t expect to find an amazing sandy oasis just a short drive away. The Dunas de Concon sit just outside the city, and are composed of overflowing sand dunes sitting peacefully against a spectacular ocean backdrop. The hike up and around the dunes is…
During a celebratory weekend in Las Vegas, the hubs surprised me with a romantic birthday dinner. Eating at the Costa di Mare in the Wynn Casino offered an amazing experience in so many levels. While the restaurant is beautiful and well appointed, the biggest treat was the moment we were escorted out into their private…
One highly memorable family activity in Hong Kong was visiting the Tian Tan Buddha monument (also known as Big Buddha) in Lantau Island. Prepare to soar up high above the ground, in a relaxing 30 minute ride. You will find yourself aboard a Ngong Ping 360 Cable Cart that has exciting glass bottom with unbeatable views….
Tulum Mexico has to be one of the most unforgettable hidden beach landscapes we know of. Mayan ruins overlooking a nestled white sand beach, surrounded by heavenly turquoise water, is certainly a magnificent sight to behold and enjoy. Our second time as a family was even more memorable. We were able to enjoy the experience…
Within an hour drive from downtown Beijing, one can arrive at the most family friendly section of the Great Wall of China! Mutianyu was definitely the right choice for us to take the little ones to see this amazing World Wonder. We chose this location because it offers a gondola ride to ascend to a section…
Sometimes getting away to a nearby destination can be worth its weight in gold. The hubs and I decided we were in need of a quick weekend getaway to refuel our minds. We chose to enjoy the views from the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley and spent the day roaming around the ever charming…
The Rockhouse Hotel in Jamaica truly offered a secluded romantic escape from anything we had ever experienced before. The adults-only boutique hotel offers 34 individual villas surrounded by a lush green tropical oasis. The breathtaking cliff views, affordable price, magnificent ocean water and top notch service made for a perfect retreat. Each villa offered its own private water…
