Staying at Rancho Santana in Nicaragua
The last stop on our eight night Nicaragua trip was a couple days at the sprawling beach resort Rancho Santana. Located on the Emerald Coast along…
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Destinations: North America
Visiting Ometepe Island in Nicaragua
After three nights in Granada, the next stop on our Nicaragua trip was three nights on Ometepe Island. If you look at a map, you’ll see that…
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Guide to Three Nights in Granada, Nicaragua
We kicked off our eight night Nicaragua trip in Granada. Just a 45 minute drive from the capital city of Managua (where all international flights…
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The Best Hotels in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico
I have visited Mexico many times, but admittedly almost always go to the same destinations (Cabo, Punta Mita, Riviera Maya). However, the country has…
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There’s More to the Dominican Republic Than Punta Cana: Visiting Las Terrenas and Santo Domingo
I’ll come right out with it: I turned 40 in January 2022. While I had conflicting emotions about this milestone birthday, I knew I wanted to…
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One Week in Belize: My First Solo Trip Post-Vaccine
I visited Belize on my own in June 2021. Reuben had a father-daughter trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands planned to kick off summer break and I…
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The Ultimate Eco-Adventure: Three Days in Lake Atitlan
Volcano-studded Lake Atitlan in Guatemala had intrigued me ever since my friends Erica and Johnny visited for New Year’s Eve. Surrounded by…
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Three Days Traveling Solo in San Miguel de Allende
Until 2020 my travels to Mexico had only included visits to various beaches along both coasts and some time in Mexico City. While not the easiest…
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Seventy Two Hour Stopover in Hawaii
Hawaii holds a special place in my heart. As a child, I dreamed about visiting the exotic island-state, but alas, my family vacations always centered…
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Harbour Island May Be My Favorite Place in the Caribbean
I chose Harbour Island in the Bahamas as my last travel destination before officially embracing (voluntary) unemployment and freedom. If you are not…
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