Summer is far from over, but I find myself thinking about what beach vacation homes would be prime real estate for snowbirds come winter, or where you no-fuss brides might host a quickie wedding against a beautiful backdrop of sand … Continue reading
Not everyone is a fan of the sand and surf. (Freak) I am, but chalk that up to being raised in a beach town and feeling claustrophic when I’m not near a body of water. You like that, too? Next … Continue reading
It’s tough traveling with kids. After the diapers, swimsuits, flip flops, sneakers, sippy cups and if you’re brave enough to lug them to avoid another rental fee – car seats – are all packed, you cross your fingers your hotel … Continue reading
My brother-in-law, the lucky -itch, is stealing away next weekend to Key West. I’m embarrassed to say that I never visited the Keys despite having lived in Florida for four years. Shameful. He’s taking his girlfriend on a romantic vacation. Knowing him, he’ll … Continue reading
On my list to do before I die: Renew vows in Hawaii. Seriously. Cheesy, but true, but I wasn’t “the bride” when I got married in 2002. I mean, I was, and I had a big white wedding in … Continue reading
Every year I enter that damn HGTV Dream Home giveaway, and every year I lose. I don’t need a big house, just a quaint escape like this Sandbridge beach vacation home with stainless steel appliances, long breakfast bar, patio, in-ground pool, gas grill, tons … Continue reading
In the days of freakishly high prices, it is still possible to go outside the U.S. on vacation, and for practically nothing. As a last-minute summer special, the owner of this Aguada, Puerto Rico, vacation home is renting the property for … Continue reading
The hubs is going on a bachelor party weekend before a friend gets hitched in Chicago this October. I can only hope that A)He’s going to pull all the $1s and $5s from his own secret stash and not our … Continue reading
In my 20s, wanderlust hit me hard. New York, San Francisco, Florida, you name it. I wanted to visit. Part of feeding that beast was staying connected with friends–even if years had passed since I last physically saw them–just in … Continue reading
Fun fact about your resident blogger: I recently vacationed in Laguna Beach, and yes, because I was hooked on the show. I mean, wasn’t that part of the fun? Not necessarily seeing how the whole L.C.-Stephen-Kristin drama played out, but … Continue reading