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Memphis • Trip Wrap Up

1/26/2018

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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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48 Hours in Memphis
National Civil Rights Museum
Orpheum Theatre
Sun Studio
Miscellaneous Memphis
Graceland Pt. 1
Graceland Pt. 2
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Seattle Trip Wrap up

4/28/2017

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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.

 Trip Highlights
One Day in Seattle, Washington

Snoqualmie Falls 
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
Ferry to Victoria, British Columbia
Orca Whale Watching • San Juan Islands
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Jamaica trip wrap up

10/14/2016

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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
Sandals Montego Bay
Beaches Ocho Rios Resort

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
Beaches Ocho Rios Resort

For Couples
Sandals Ochi Part 1 • Part 2: Rooms and Villas • 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

Quaint & Quiet
Sandals Inn
Sandals Royal Plantation

Party Atmosphere
Sandals Ochi Part 1 • Part 2: Rooms and Villas • Part 3: Pools and Beaches

Private & Sexy
Sandals Royal Plantation
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


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Hawaii trip wrap up

4/1/2016

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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.

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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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