Posts tagged travel
7 Reasons Blenheim is the Perfect Base For Exploring the Marlborough Region

True confession, I had never even heard of Blenheim before we started planning our New Zealand itinerary. I knew we planned to visit all of the usual suspects: Mt. Cook, Milford Sound, Queenstown, but Blenheim? Blenheim is essentially in the heart of the Marlborough Region…

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The Best of New Zealand's South Island in 2 Weeks

When we started planning our trip to New Zealand we assumed we’d do both islands! We had 15 days (not including travel time) to spend and we were going to maximize it! Go big or go home, right? After a few of hours of research we realized this might be a bit aggressive. So we decided to focus on the South Island only and I’m really glad we did!

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Hawaii: Which Island to Visit For First-Timers

Hawaii is my happy place.  Just hearing Hawaiian music makes me smile.  My husband and I have been the 5 past years and we can't get enough of it.  We've spent countless  hours reading guidebooks and blog posts to find the best beaches, hikes, fun activities and places to stay!   A lot of our friends ask us for our recommendations about Hawaii so I thought it was time to put together a post of our recommendations!

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The Best Way to Spend an Afternoon in La Jolla

La Jolla, California is a pleasant beach community located about 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego.  La Jolla (or "the Jewel" in Spanish) spans about 7 miles of rugged coastline on the stunning Pacific Ocean.  It is a dream spot for water sports enthusiasts and beach lovers!

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