Last weekend, we traveled to Minneapolis to celebrate my grandmother’s life. She & my grandfather have lived there for a long time, so I’m a bit of an expert on traveling to the Twin Cities. However, this was my first…
Two Hiltons & a Hyatt: a Tale of Three Chain Hotels
As I mentioned in my review of the Renaissance Orlando, I don’t normally review chain hotels because I don’t normally stay in chain hotels. But the last few months has seen me traveling more for business than pleasure, so chain…
Noni
As the oldest grandchild, it was up to me (ok, really up to my parents) to decide what name I would call each respective set of grandparents. When I was born, it was determined my Mom’s parents would be “Grandma…
A Perfect NYC Winter Day
Don’t be intimidated by visiting the Big Apple in the winter: it’s actually the perfect place to visit when it’s chilly outside! Here’s your perfect NYC winter day itinerary: If your hotel doesn’t include breakfast (one of the things I…
FriFotos: Great Views Around the World
Today’s #FriFotos topic is a good one: views. When traveling, I love to climb up on something tall & take in a magnificent view. Below are some of my favorite views around the world.