Happy Friday friends! I hope you've had a great week. It has seemed to fly by, but here's hoping the weekend lasts a bit longer. Well, I've finally wrapped up sharing my trip to Memphis, so I have everything all in one place for you here. To recap, a few of us from work spent a long weekend in Memphis, Tennessee exploring much that it has to offer. We enjoyed a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum, a Broadway show at the Orpheum Theatre, a tour of the birthplace of Rock N' Roll, Sun Studio, a day at Graceland, and much more! Below you'll find a list of all of the great spots we hit. Hopefully, they will help you in planning your own trip to Memphis. Thanks for stopping by!
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Happy Friday y'all! I hope you've had a great week, and are looking forward to the weekend. I'm here at my craft retreat making pretty things and working on travel goodness. Today I'm back to finish up with our trip to the Pacific Northwest with a Seattle Travel Guide. Essentially, you'll be able to find all of my Seattle posts in one spot! We journeyed all over Seattle and exploring The Underground, Boeing, waterfalls, Mt. Rainier, Pike Place Market, and beyond!
Oodles & Oodles of Tulips at Pike Place Market
Our view from below the Seattle Space Needle
Dream Lifter plane that transport aircraft parts at the Boeing Factory
Fields of Tulips at Roozengaarde near Mt. Vernon
Mt. Rainier from Paradise Visitor Center inside the National Park
Stairs to the Seattle Underground
Totem Pole in Pioneer Square
The Spruce Goose in McMinnville, Oregon
Fred Flinstone's Car at America's Car Museum
Seattle Gum Wall in Post Alley
Chihuly Glass Gardens Indoor Installation
The Great Wheel
We enjoyed all of these places & more! Check out the full posts below.
Museum of Flight
Seattle Aquarium The Great Wheel Chihuly Garden & Glass The Gum Wall America's Car Museum Pioneer Square The Underground Tour Mount Rainier National Park Roozengaarden Tulip Fields Future of Flight Museum + Boeing Factory Tour Seattle Space Needle Pike Place Market The Spruce Goose • Oregon
Hello again! Yahoo for Friday! I'm hoping today will be a smooth sailing work day, so I can get home and start tackling that to do list. I'm excited to be back today to wrap things up with my Jamaica trip. This post will be a bit different than my typical trip wrap up posts with ideas on where to stay, eat, see, and do since this was a business trip. Instead, I'll be sharing my favorite bits from the Sandals & Beaches resorts I visited, along with my favorite rooms and beaches. Now remember all of this info is just on the resorts I visited, but there are really so many options, even within the Sandals & Beaches brand.
Favorite Beaches
Favorite Rooms
Sandals Royal Plantation Beachfront Villa Plantana
Sandals Ochi Butler Village Honeymoon Romeo & Juliet Villa Suite with Private Pool
Sandals Royal Caribbean Swimup Crystal Lagoon Honeymoon Butler Suite
Sandals Royal Caribbean Over-the-Water Private Island Butler Villas with Infinity Pool
Sandals Montego Bay Beachfront Honeymoon Walkout Junior Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beaches Ocho Rios Resort Greek Honeymoon Walkout Concierge Suite
For Families
For Couples
Sandals Inn [formerly known as Sandals Carlyle]
Sandals Golf Course and Country Club Beaches Ocho Rios Resort Sandals Royal Plantation Sandals Montego Bay Sandals Royal Caribbean
Quaint & Quiet
Party Atmosphere
Private & Sexy
Sandals Royal Caribbean
If you are interested in a stay at a Sandals or Beaches resort, you can get a bit more info on my Sandals & Beaches site, and you can book your own trip there. But if you would like more one-on-one care, I'd love for you to contact me, and we'll work together to create your dream trip
Thank you so much for traveling to Jamaica with me!
I'll be back next week for a trip a little closer to home. See you then!
Jamaica Travel Tips
Sandals Ochi Part 1 Sandals Ochi Part 2: Rooms and Villas Sandals Ochi Part 3: Pools and Beaches Sandals Inn [formerly known as Sandals Carlyle] Sandals Golf Course and Country Club Beaches Ocho Rios Resort Sandals Royal Plantation Sandals Montego Bay Sandals Royal Caribbean
Welcome to paradise, time to switch your clocks to island time! I can't believe I've already shared so much from our Hawaiian Holiday with you! It's been so fun to relive these precious memories, and take a dip in the salty sea with you. To wrap things up, I thought I would share a few things to help you plan a trip to Hawaii, focusing mostly on Maui. I've put together a list of places to stay, restaurant spots, shopping, attractions and more.
![]() Stay Ritz-Carlton Kapalua: This was our hotel of choice, and we loved the location, size, and feel of the resort. It was the perfect location for us, further out in a more quiet area, but still not to far from hot spots like Kaanapali & Lahaina. Not to mention, we got an AMAZING package deal making this swanky spot cheaper than most other resorts. Sheraton Maui Resort: If we ever returned, this would be our hotel of choice because of the prime location on Kaanapali Beach. The views here are amazing and the grounds are beautiful. Sugar Beach Resort: This resort is near one of our favorite spots on Maui, Sugar Beach. This is a condo style resort, which isn't typically how we like to vacation, but the views of the ocean and the location is perfect driving distance to Kihei & Kahului. See Molokini Crater: Do yourself a favor and book a snorkel excursion to explore this top-rated diving spot in the world! You'll enjoy the boat ride, the views from the water, and the snorkeling itself. We used Maui Magic for our tour guides, and I highly recommend them. The Road to Hana: You won't want to miss out on the many stops along the famed Road to Hana. Even without stopping, you'll see amazing ocean views, vast rain forest, historical bridges, and stunning waterfalls. Use The Road to Hana plan I created here or book a tour guide, either way, you'll love the adventure! Haleakala Sunrise Tour: Whether your choose a sunrise or sunset tour, you won't be disappointed. The drive is beautiful, and the sunrise itself is pure magic! I highly recommend a tour for this steep, winding drive. Shop Lahaina: We loved the quaint shops of Lahaina. You could find anything and everything here from hand carved canes to sea glass art to hand painted seascapes. Even just window shopping will give you all the feels of the Aloha life. Kula, Maui: Our stop here was brief, but we loved the sweet little shops here. Our favorite was Proteas of Hawaii florist. They ship their beautiful arrangements all over the world. Waikiki: Even though we didn't stop here, we did pass through. It almost felt like the Las Vegas Strip with its mixture of high end shops and boutiques. I wouldn't mind perusing the street, spending as much as my heart desires! Well, I can dream, can't I? Eat Kobe Japanese Steak House: This hibachi style restaurant in Lahaina is the perfect spot of a special night in Maui. We enjoyed sushi, the hibachi show, and fun atmosphere. Many tourists frequent here and with the hibachi style seating, its fun to interact with other travelers. Cheeseburger in Paradise: The burgers are yummy, the views are even better. Grab a seat by the window and enjoy! Pioneer Inn: Stop in this 1901 inn for a yummy Hawaii style breakfast of loco moco, or stick with my trusty favorite, eggs Benedict. A window seat boasts views of the harbor. History USS Arizona Memorial: This is an experience I will never forget. I can't recommend enough that you visit here given the chance. You'll not only visit the memorial, but learn so much about December 7, 1941 that you probably hadn't known before. Pacific Aviation Museum: Perhaps its our love of planes that drew us here, but I think its a museum that anyone would love. There are modern war planes, World War planes, and so much more. Lahaina Banyan Court Park: A 140+ year old tree that takes up an entire block? Need I say more! Touristy Musts Hawaiian Luau: I think this is an absolute must for anyone visiting the Hawaiian Islands for the first time. You'l have delicious food, yummy drinks, and learn so much about Hawaiian culture. Dole Plantation: We loved exploring this spot in the middle of Oahu. There's so much to see and do just on this plantation. The pineapple fields around it and the mountains in the distance make for great views as well. Atlantis Submarine: This little adventure was a pleasant surprise! I expected it to be a bit cheesy, but it was filled with wonder and excitement instead. This is a great experience for children and adults alike. I also wanted to share our itinerary. We had jam packed days and leisurely days. It was the most amazing vacation that we'll never forget! Hopefully you can take tidbits & tips from our itinerary to form your own perfect Maui vacation. Of course there are a thousand other things to do on the islands, but these were some of our favorites I hope that you will enjoy. Thank you so much for coming on this grand adventure with me! I loved SO much sharing and reminiscing this trip with you. Be sure to check out all the details of our trip below. Thank you again for exploring with me!
Maui
Beach Hoppin' Hawaiian Luau Golf & Joy Whaler's Village The Road to Hana Snorkel & Snuba Under the Sea Submarine Haleakala Sunrise Nakalele Blowhole Dolphin + Whale Watching Lahaina: The Sweetest Town on Earth Oahu North Shore + Waikiki Shocker Pearl Harbor Part 1 Pearl Harbor Part 2 Dole Plantation + Pineapple Fields |
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