Long Weekend in Reno
One of the things my husband and I like to do is travel to different music venues for concerts. We planned a trip to Tahoe for a summer concert but …
Kauai’s Highway 550 – The Most Beautiful Drive on the Planet!
I LOVE Hawaii. This is not a shock if you check out the other posts on this blog. Each island has its own distinct personality and landscape. This summer we …
HGVC Kings’ Land vs Bay Club – Better Value for Your Points
We LOVE Hawaii and we LOVE our HGVC (Hilton Grand Vacation Club) points. While we have 28,600 points per year, making us Elite Plus members, we still try to use …
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai- Island Time Comfort
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai is Hilton’s only property on Kauai. It is conveniently located in Wailua Bay about 10 minutes from the airport and is less than 15 minutes to …
Hilton Waikoloa Village – The Best Hotel on the Big Island
We ended up at Hilton Waikoloa Village, the best hotel on the Big Island, by chance. We had planned on staying at Volcano National Park but, the Kilauea volcano had …
Best Burger in St Paul, MN
I love a hamburger so, it should come as no surprise that I sample the local offerings pretty much everywhere I go. The Nook, in St Paul Minnesota, definitely ranks …
The American Express Platinum Card: Expensive or a Bargain?
With an annual fee of $550.00, the AMEX Platinum Card isn’t cheap. Or is it? It’s one of our most valuable cards for travel and savings each year. Using the …
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: Home of Leinenkugels Beer and My Family
Sometimes the best trips aren’t to exotic places far away, or to see the Seven Wonders of the World. Sometimes the best trips are to visit people important to you …
Chicago City Pass: Save Money and Time
As I have mentioned in other posts, we like to give trips for gifts. I lived in Chicago when I was between the ages of 5 and 8. Two of …
Why We Joined Hilton’s Grand Vacations Club
How do you travel all the time? Are you ever home? These are questions my husband and I are asked ALL the time. The truth of the matter is, …
Nashville’s Ryman: The Mother Church of Music
As we have matured (diplomatic way of saying gotten older), we enjoy large crowds less. Our love of music however has continued to grow and our tastes have expanded. …