I’m a master in exploring a destination in 72 hours or less. We’re all time crunched these days, so from Niagara Falls to Scottsdale, I share itineraries of getaways you can do within 3 days. Some are 1 day and some are 3 days, but they’re all packed with outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, unique experiences, and where to stay.
Fall is the secret season along the Texas Riviera, aka Texas Coast. It’sbeen 2.5 years since I’ve been to Port Aransas, a laidback small beach townthat was nearly wiped off the map when Category 4 Hurricane Harvey pummeled it in late August 2017. My friend Kerry rebuilt her small beach cottage andI had been wanting … Continue reading
What’s the best Fourth of July you’ve ever had? Mine’s easy – Lake Tahoe in 2018. I meet some San Antonio friends for a fun few days to celebrate my birthday and the Fourth in Tahoe. Our main reason for going was to see a Kenny Chesney outdoor concert, which was a blast. On the … Continue reading
In the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest is a town at the crossroads of outdoor adventure, culinary innovation and space exploration. This historic logging, cattle and railroad city has the Mother Road running through downtown. Sitting at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff is not blazing hot like most of Arizona in the summertime. Instead temperatures average in … Continue reading
This bustling seaport is consistently named one of the best cities in the world. It’s a favorite of foodies and a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s where the sea meets the sky in a stunning landscape of quaint bays flowing into the Pacific Ocean, temperate rainforests shaded by towering trees, and snow-capped mountains piercing the sky. It’s where … Continue reading
When my friend Lisa planned a girls weekend at The Broadmoor for part of her 50th birthday celebration I was all in. I had a pretty intense travel and writing schedule for a few weeks and this was to be a weekend of R&R with some gal pals. It was my light at the end … Continue reading
