“Affordable Luxury” seems like an oxymoron, right? Not when it comes to travel! You can find amazing hotels without breaking the bank! As a lover of hotels 4* and up, I’m often on the hunt for beautiful spaces in beautiful places for less. Here are my tips and tricks for finding amazing deals on luxury […] The post Best Sites for Affordable Luxury Hotels appeared first on ..read more

Everyone wants to travel, but finding cheap flights can be a challenge… IF you don’t know where to look. For the last several years, I’ve taken at least 15 flights per year. For almost 4 out of the past 5 years, I did this on at $30,000 a year salary. I’m often asked which sites […] The post How to Find Cheap Flights appeared first on ..read more

The use of vacation homes is on the rise, and Airbnb is leading the field when it comes to sites that travelers are using. In a prior post, I share my top Airbnb tips for solo travelers, but now Airbnb has upped the ante!  While there have may have been some hiccups and growing pains […] The post 13 Cities with the Best Airbnbs appeared first on ..read more

Bali was never big on my radar. For years, my dream vacation has been to visit Bora Bora, but whilst I await my Prince Charming to join me, I ran across photos of Bali. I instantly fell in love with the infinity pools, and rice paddy views. As a lover of all things pool, and […] The post 7 Reasons To Visit Bali appeared first on ..read more

Dubai: Extravagant, Over the Top, Expensive, Luxurious, High Maintenance, Selective… almost too much, but not. I always say that travel brings my innermost thoughts to the surface. As I prepared to wrap up my trip to Dubai, I reflected over my time there. I shopped, visited with friends, tried some “extreme” water sports, and soaked […] The post Sis, You are Not Too Much appeared first on ..read more

What if I told you that you can be afraid and keep going? It’s been a while since I’ve blogged. 3 months to be exact. I remember when blogging was my outlet. It’s where it all began. Now my days are filled with running my businesses, working jobs to finance said businesses, taking care of […] The post The Power in Doing it Afraid appeared first on ..read more

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with life? Do you strive to be successful, but find that often your ambition causes you to become overloaded and unbalanced? If you’ve never felt this way, you can stop reading right now. This blog doesn’t pertain to you, and you’ll be unable to relate. HOWEVER, if you have felt […] The post Sharpen Those Around You appeared first on ..read more

As the year comes to an end, I wanted to reflect back onto some of my favorite travel moments for 2017. This year was my year for a lot of domestic travel. I’ve met some of the most AMAZING women. 2017 was a year of stretching. My word for the year was “expand,” and that’s […] The post Best Travel Moments of 2017 appeared first on ..read more

If you are a regular business traveler, packing can become a bit of an art. Trying to decide what to bring and what not to bring can mean the difference between  a checked bag, and a checked bag with a carry on. Regardless of whether you’re checking, carrying on or both,  these are some items […] The post Packing for Business Travelers appeared first on ..read more

Selecting the right venue is key to hosting an unforgettable event. The trick is to find the perfect balance of quality and cost. Here are some suggestions to make venue selections a bit easier. Select local restaurants and businesses. Local, family-owned establishments have more flexibility than national brands and franchises. They will be much more […] The post How I find the PERFECT Event Venue Every Time appeared first on ..read more