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2 DAY SAN DIEGO ITINERARY: ULTIMATE GUIDE 2024
Known for its mellow surfer vibe, sunny weather, many museums, and of course Comic-Con, San Diego is the perfect destination for a relaxing but fun weekend trip. Discover fascinating history, experience US-Mexican culture, tour exciting museums, enjoy delicious meals,...
ULTIMATE 3 DAY ITINERARY LOS ANGELES
Are you planning a trip to Los Angeles and unsure what to see and do? This 3 day itinerary Los Angeles has you covered! There are some cities pretty much everyone loves. But for other cities opinions are more polarized. While Los Angeles is pretty much my favorite...
SOLANA BEACH – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S HIDDEN GEM
If you have never heard of Solana Beach you are not alone. Whereas everyone knows Carlsbad, Laguna Beach, or San Clemente, many have never heard of this Southern Californian town. Maybe because Solana Beach’s beaches are rather small, but this town is more a fancy...
WHAT IS BRIGHTLINE FROM FT LAUDERDALE TO ORLANDO LIKE?
If you have spent any time lately planning a Florida trip on Social Media you may already have heard about the new Brightline train connection between Miami and Orlando. This privately owned high-speed inter-city rail route is making quite a splash. But what is it...
IS GIDEON’S BAKEHOUSE AT DISNEY SPRINGS WORTH THE WAIT?
If you have spent any time on forums or social media lately you have probably heard about Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs and the long lines for buying cookies there. And if you are plannning a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida in the near future you may be...
CAN YOU GUESS THE DISNEY RESORT BASED ON ITS XMAS TREE?
Walt Disney World goes all out for the holidays. Each year, the parks and resorts are decorated lavishly. A visit of the various deluxe resorts is a popular Christmas time activity for WDW visitors. The hotel outsides and public areas are decorated with Christmas...
ALL ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE STROLL AT DISNEY SPRINGS 2023
Are you visiting Disney Springs in Florida and are wondering what the Christmas Tree Stroll 2023 is all about? If so you have come to the right place - I just got back from Florida and on a visit at Disney Springs took part in this scavenger hunt at Downtown Disney....
WHICH DISNEY WORLD DELUXE RESORT HAS THE BEST XMAS DECORATIONS – COMPLETE RANKING 2023
Christmas is probably the best time of year to visit Walt Disney World in Florida. Somehow, Disney magic and the wonder of Christmas just make the perfect combination. And we all know that Disney goes all out when it comes to decorating for the holidays. That is...
TORREY PINES STATE NATURAL RESERVE – AN EASY HIKE IN THE WILDERNESS
Are you looking for some time in nature in Northern San Diego County? Want to go hiking but not up for a huge challenge? Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is the place for you. This was my second visit at this park with its rare trees and I enjoyed it even more than...
ANNIE’S SLOT CANYON – A FUN CHALLENGE IN SOLANA BEACH
Annie's Canyon Trail is one of the main attractions in Solana Beach (at least according to TripAdvisor): A short hike through a slot canyon to a viewpoint over the San Elijo Lagoon. As we own a timeshare at Winner's Circle Resort in Solana Beach we have spent a week...
SAN CLEMENTE – A PERFECT BEACH TRIP FROM LA WITHOUT A CAR
There are numerous great beach towns all along the coast from LA down to San Diego, but if you are looking for a day trip to the beach from Los Angeles without a car nothing beats San Clemente. I have visited many of the small communities along the coast and love them...