Category: Destinations

Winter Escapes: Oahu’s Kahala Beach

I am fortunate that I have been able to travel to Oahu on multiple occasions for work, and a few family vacations – including my own wedding! On every occasion, lodging has been a house or condo rental which has allowed us to stay on various parts of Oahu,...

Big Sur & Wine Country: An Epic California Road Trip

In June 2021, we spent a few glorious days in California, visiting our friend who lives in Sacramento. While discussing upcoming travel plans, our friend mentioned that he really wanted to see Santa Barbara, and that we should fly out to visit him again and drive down to Santa...

Cruising the Nile from Luxor to Aswan

Let me remind you: I am not a cruiser. I would much rather idle away on land than board a floating petri dish. However, I recognize the fact that in some parts of the world, traveling by boat is the best way – and sometimes the only way –...

Luxor & Valley of the Kings

We chose to start our Egypt adventure in Luxor and end our travels at the Great Pyramids in Giza, which in reality is working a bit backward historically but made sense for us from a travel logistics standpoint. Luxor is an hour flight from Cairo, served by Air Egypt...

Planning a Trip to Egypt on Points & Miles

Pyramids, temples, camels…who hasn’t dreamed of going to Egypt at some point? Egypt is certainly a bucket list destination, with centuries of tombs, temples, and ancient cities – with new findings being constantly discovered, even as of this year, when a lost city near Luxor was unearthed. With crowds...

Planning a Trip to Iguassu Falls

Iguassu, Iguazu, or Iguaçu depending on the language you are speaking, all translate to mean “big water” and aptly describe the largest waterfall complex in the world. The Iguassu park is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The park is divided 80% in Argentina and 20% in...

Argentina

Hard to believe that 2 years ago, we were in Argentina this week, enjoying summer in the Southern hemisphere. Argentina has a lot to love – a vast array of gorgeous landscapes, lots of great cultural experiences, and some pretty darn good wine to boot! I am hopeful that...