Did you know it is possible to eat breakfast in London, lunch in Paris, and dinner in Zurich all in the same day, and travel by train?
Paradise Found: A Look at the Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club
Ko Olina Beach Club is one of Marriott’s Vacation Club (MVC) resort properties. Stay here if you are looking for a relaxed space that offers stunning views from every angle.
Experience Luxury at The Royal Hawaiian Resort in Waikiki
The Royal Hawaiian is a Marriott Luxury Collection hotel, located on the sands of Waikiki. Stay here if you are looking for a relaxed space that sits in the middle of a lot of hustle and bustle. If you want to have multiple choices of restaurants and access to high end shopping, this resort will fit your needs.
A Southern California Getaway – Marriott Newport Coast Villas
We used Marriott Vacation Club (MVC) points to book 5 nights in a 2-bedroom unit at the Newport Coast Villas in Southern California. This was my second stay at this property, and honestly, I had forgotten how beautiful it is. We arranged for other family members to join us prior to boarding a cruise ship to celebrate my mother-in-law’s 90th birthday.
The Joseph Hotel
It is no surprise The Joseph has been awarded several times, including 2022, the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award as one of the top 25 hotels in the South. While no experience is ever completely perfect, this one was pretty close.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Review
We organized a 4-night family cruise for six adults on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas to celebrate my mother-in-law’s 90th birthday. Our ports of call included Catalina Island and Ensenada Mexico. The opinions provided in this review are our own and represent our personal experiences.
Cancun or Los Cabos – Which is Best?
Now that we have visited both places, we want to share a few thoughts on getting there and getting around, and what we consider to be two major differences between Cancun and Los Cabos — the beaches and activities.
Carry On or Check Luggage
Making the decision to carry-on or check a bag when you travel can be a struggle. If so, you are in good company! It is an age-old question that most anyone who flies asks at one time or another. There are fliers who clearly fall into one of the two categories and are adamant that is the only way they will fly. For others, the decision to carry-on or check a bag becomes a stomach churning, massive headache, nail biting endeavor.
Planning a Bucket List Trip to Southern Africa
Africa is a huge continent, second only in size to Asia. The kind of travel you can do across this geographical area is limited only by your imagination. Mountains, jungles, deserts, and oceans are all within reach, but where you go depends on what you want to see and do. If you want to make the most of your trip to Southern Africa, this post is for you!
Do I Really Need a Travel Credit Card?
Our philosophy on applying for travel credit cards is, it depends. It depends on your personal travel goals and how well you manage your money. There is not a one size fits all approach to this question, but let’s look at a few of the upsides and downsides to having a travel credit card.