Last summer I was in New York City for the BlogHer15 Conference. I have been meaning to share some of my favorite stops while I was there, but have never gotten around to it. Now one of my good friends and very faithful reader is headed to the Big Apple, so I thought I’d better …
A Visit to the Badlands and Medora, North Dakota
When I tell people that I (a California girl) vacation in North Dakota, I am met with some of the funniest, stunned, and quizzical looks you could ever imagine a face making. Really. O.K. Maybe that doesn’t sound surprising since you are sitting there with the very same look on your face. Yes, I try …
A Ladies Weekend in Vegas with Dinner at AquaKnox
A weekend away in Las Vegas with my girlfriends? Sure, sign me up! We had an amazing weekend! The only downside – it was way too short! I flew to Vegas on a Friday night after work. That is a whole story in of itself… Our weekend away was mid -June, beginning on the last Friday …
Fun Times in Aspen, Colorado
Recently I got away for two days to the beautiful town of Aspen, Colorado. This was a first time visit for me, and I really had no idea what to expect. As I’ve mentioned I headed out there to visit my daughter Alyssa who worked the winter ski season cooking at Sundeck, the restaurant sitting at the top …
Best Place to Watch the Sunset in Hawaii
Headed to the big Island of Hawaii? Well, let me tell you about a little known secret – Lava Lava Beach Club. This is the best place to watch the sunset in Hawaii! As you may know, I just completed my third Lavaman triathlon in Waikoloa on the Big Island. This was my third …
Great Restaurants in Park City, Utah
I would love to title this post, The BEST restaurants of Park City, but since I have not been to all of the restaurants there – I truly cannot name these the best. But I gotta’ tell you they were TOPS! If you consider our group of six adults and how much we all enjoy …
Ski Trip: Park City, Utah
We just had the most wonderful ski trip in the idyllic town of Park City, Utah. What a wonderful mountain town with so many treasures to enjoy! I have traveled to Park City a number of times in the past. My daughter played three summer softball tournaments on the fields of Park City Sports Complex, and …
How I Packed for My Ski Trip and Came Home With a Whiter Smile
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Colgate-Palmolive. All opinions are mine alone. #OpticSmiles #CollectiveBias. Packing for a ski trip can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Unlike your conventional get-away you need to pack a number of items that are necessary for you to remain comfortable on the …
A Weekend Hiking in Sedona, AZ
We recently traveled to Sedona, Arizona – What an absolutely gorgeous city to visit. The primary reason we wanted to visit Sedona for a weekend getaway was for the landscape and the hiking. I love to hike and my husband loves to work on his photography skills. For a quick getaway weekend, it seemed as …
Quebec, Canada, and Vermont, USA!
Day Five Destination: Burlington, VermontWhat a glorious night of sleep we had, and with a short day of driving planned for the day we were able to sleep in until nine a.m. Truly a luxury in our Marriott beds. So what do you do with four hours to spend in Montreal? 1) Talk with the …