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Editor’s pick · Sri Lanka
The Resplendent Ceylon Tea Trails
Colonial-era planter’s bungalows tucked into Sri Lanka’s hill country — and one of the most peaceful stays we’ve ever had. Our full hotel review includes a video tour.
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8 Travel Tips For Booking Cheap Trips To Europe
Whether you've traveled to Europe 100x or you've been dreaming of your future getaway, you've probably noticed getting there is the hardest part. While hotels and restaurants are usually the same price in Europe as they are in the US, flights are generally WAY...
CITY GUIDE: Fredericksburg, TX
As we mentioned in our Southwest Texas road trip itinerary (Marfa, Lajitas, & Big Bend), we’ve been focused on exploring more of what Texas has to offer. We’ve lived in Dallas for about 10 years, and besides the major cities, we haven’t explored much of the state...
Texas Weekend Road Trip Itinerary: Marfa, Lajitas, Big Bend, & Terlingua
Growing up in South Alabama, we were always piling in the car to drive to Destin, Orlando, Sandpiper, New Orleans, Atlanta, etc. We had so many road trip options, and now after living in Dallas for 10 years, we decided it was time to start exploring our state...
Travel Guide: Sirince, Turkey
Turkey has been on the top of my travel list for as long as I can remember, so being able to experience a taste of the Turkish culture with Royal Caribbean this year was an absolute dream. While Bodrum and Istanbul are still on my bucket list, I loved getting to...
Whatley Manor- A Weekend Trip From London
via If you ever find yourself in England and want an INCREDIBLE experience, we have just the weekend visit for you! I was fortunate enough to be invited to a wedding at Whatley Manor, and it was by far one of the best places I’ve ever visited. I...
Elia Beach: The Mykonos Beach You Need On Your Radar
Parker Dress I recently shared a post about what to do in Mykonos (town), but today I want to take a few steps away from the city center to highlight a beach that may or may not be on your radar: Elia Beach. While I’m sure every Greek Isle is heavenly, Mykonos is...
Where to Stay In Positano: Le Sirenuse
“Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone“ - John Steinbeck As Steinbeck said in 1953 during a visit to Le Sirenuse, Positano truly is a dream. From the breath-taking views of...
Ephesus, Turkey: One of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World
Welcome back to my European adventure aboard Jewel of the Seas with Royal Caribbean. I’ve been sharing bits and pieces of my journey through the Mediterranean, and today I’m taking you to one of my favorite countries I visited: Turkey. When I first read the...
What To Do In Mykonos
I’ve been sharing stops along my journey through Europe with Royal Caribbean (Read Positano, Sorrento, & Pompeii), so today we are heading to the picturesque Greek Island, Mykonos. If you’re not familiar with Mykonos, this island is a part of the Cyclades...
Our passport, so far · 40+ countries & counting
Europe · 18
SpainFranceItalyGreeceSwitzerlandEnglandIrelandBelgiumNetherlandsGermanyAustriaHungarySloveniaSlovakiaCroatiaFinlandEstoniaTurkey
Asia, Middle East & Pacific · 7
United Arab EmiratesQatarMaldivesSri LankaIndonesiaPhilippinesFrench Polynesia
The Americas & Caribbean · 14
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