Dustin and I had an amazing weekend exploring Portsmouth, VA and I am thrilled to share it with you! I was able to work closely with Keith Toler through The City Of Portsmouth's Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department in the creation of this exciting Itinerary for A Romantic Weekend Getaway in Portsmouth. Portsmouth is an… Continue reading A Beautiful Weekend Getaway in Portsmouth, VA
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One-Day Itinerary to Explore Lynchburg VA
One-Day Itinerary for Lynchburg VA We live only an hour south of Lynchburg - so it's an ideal place to get away, without really having to go far. My mom gave us a gift certificate for a couples massage at London Salt Spa. So we decided to make an entire day out of it. Here's… Continue reading One-Day Itinerary to Explore Lynchburg VA
Jewel Paradise Cove Resort | Runaway Bay Jamaica | Affordable Travel
Jewel Paradise Cove Resort Runaway Bay, Jamaica Dustin and I stayed here at Jewel Paradise Cove in Runaway Bay, Jamaica during week two of our February vacation. To recap, I stayed at Sandals Grande St. Lucian with my family during week one. We looked at A LOT of different places before booking this trip and… Continue reading Jewel Paradise Cove Resort | Runaway Bay Jamaica | Affordable Travel
Sandals Grande St. Lucian
My stay at Sandals Grande St. Lucian This was a trip I had booked years ago and have had to move it several times for different reasons, including COVID-19. However, as most things do - the timing ended up being perfect. Dustin and I were able to take 2 weeks of vacation away from the… Continue reading Sandals Grande St. Lucian
The Perfect Place to Escape the Cold | Travel Guide for Hollywood Beach, FL
Travel Guide for Hollywood Beach, FL We traveled to Hollywood Beach, FL twice during 2020. Everywhere did a great job of enforcing masks due to COVID-19, but everything was pretty much open for business! Hollywood Beach is right out of Fort Lauderdale, just north of Miami. During our first stay, we went in July -… Continue reading The Perfect Place to Escape the Cold | Travel Guide for Hollywood Beach, FL
The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg VA
The Virginian Hotel Lynchburg VA The Virginian Hotel was kind enough to host us for a weekend of fun! The room we had was GORGEOUS and it would be the perfect local romantic getaway OR fun girls weekend! It is a truly beautiful space & the quality and luxury speaks for itself as soon as… Continue reading The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg VA
The Best Small Towns in Virginia
The Best Small Towns in Virginia Throughout 2019, I worked with soo many amazing Small Towns within Virginia and I called it my Small Town Travel Series. Well, I'm finally getting around to compiling a list of each town that I was able to work with! So here is a years worth of travel and… Continue reading The Best Small Towns in Virginia
Small Town Travel Series: The Best Things to do in Statesville NC
Why you should visit Statesville NC Statesville completely blew any expectations I had for them out of the water. EVERYONE we met was kind and genuine. And while it is a small town, they did what it took to build their beautiful downtown into a true destination. Honestly, I have a bit of anxiety writing… Continue reading Small Town Travel Series: The Best Things to do in Statesville NC
Staycation at the Historic Brookstown Inn | Winston Salem, NC
Staycation at the Historic Brookstown Inn Winston Salem, NC The Historic Brookstown Inn in Old Salem is not only absolutely gorgeous but makes for a fabulous staycation! There are many things that I'm going to share with you that made this such a special hotel. The staff was always helpful when needed. And even though… Continue reading Staycation at the Historic Brookstown Inn | Winston Salem, NC
Small Town Travel Series: The Best Things to do in Blowing Rock NC
Small Town Travel Series: The Best Things to do in Blowing Rock NC Blowing Rock is a magical small town nestled in the mountains in western North Carolina (not far from Asheville). And while it may be considered a "small town," there is no lack of things to do and places to explore! We stayed… Continue reading Small Town Travel Series: The Best Things to do in Blowing Rock NC