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Best Places to Go in Stresa Italy - Lake Maggiore

09/05/2023 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

It seems like everyone on my Facebook feed was visiting Italy this past summer. There are so many fantastic destinations within this country - you could easily go on multiple trips to see much of the country. This past summer, we skipped the major tourist destinations in Italy and instead headed on an Adventures by […]

JW Marriott Turnberry Miami Resort and Tidal Cove Water Park

09/03/2023 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

Planning to visit the Miami area in Florida? Formerly known as the Turnberry Isle Miami (part of Marriott's Autograph Collection), the new JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort was recently renovated and transformed. As part of the renovation, the resort opened a beautiful new water park, complete with 7 waterslides and a triple Flowrider. Whether you […]

Review of the Hotel Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, Canada

09/02/2023 by Jodi Grundig 1 Comment

Do you have a hotel in North America that you just absolutely HAVE to stay in? There are several hotels on my bucket list, including the Salish Lodge in Washington, the Waldorf Astoria in NYC, and the Hotel del Coronado in California. A few weeks ago, as part of my attendance at the Women in […]

Gaylord Opryland Christmas Events (2023 Update)

09/01/2023 by Jodi Grundig 3 Comments

I've visited the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville a few times for conferences in the past years, and I've always wanted to bring my children. It's a beautiful, unique resort that is truly stunning to see. It's especially festive during the holiday season when they host a number of events and activities. Finally, for Thanksgiving, we […]

What is Global Entry and 5 Things To Know

08/30/2023 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

With lines at airports getting longer, everyone is looking for a way to speed things up so they can be on their way. We've already talked about TSA Precheck, but have you considered Global Entry? If you fly internationally, Global Entry can be a great way to save time. Global Entry, which is run by […]

Review of the InterContinental Porto - Palacio Das Cardosas

08/27/2023 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

We were exhausted from a red-eye flight with a tight connection, and wary after our luggage failed to show up at the Porto Airport. But as we were driven into the city by a tour driver, we were eager to step foot in the Intercontinental Porto Palacio Das Cardosas (an IHG Hotel) - our first […]