You’re planning a trip to gorgeous West Yellowstone! Yay for you! With more than 4 million visitors each year, finding lodging in or near Yellowstone can be tricky. And West Yellowstone is one of the more popular areas to stay at. But I’ve got you covered – I found a fantastic hotel West Yellowstone and loved it so much I want to share it with everyone! Read on to see why I think The Evergreen is one of the best hotels West Yellowstone! Hotels in West Yellowstone I heard that booking a hotel when visiting Yellowstone should be done months in advance. Most of the options are small and fill up q ..read more

Coming to Lexington, Kentucky? First, let me say congratulations on getting to visit this beautiful city! Lexington is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. But I may be a bit biased as I am a born and bred Lexingtonian. And as a local, I can assure you that there is so much to see and do in our fair city. Read on for my complete guide of what to do in Lexington. Best Time To Visit Lexington Spring and Fall are the best times to visit Lexington, Kentucky. The weather is comfortable and in the spring trees are full of colorful blooms and the foliage in the fall is a spectacle o ..read more

Ready to take a trip around the world without leaving Lexington, Kentucky?  Our diverse group of bakeries features treats from France, Italy, the Middle East and more!  I love bakeries and here are some of the best bakeries in Lexington. Sunrise Bakery July 2021 Update Sadly, Sunrise Bakery has decided to close the retail portion of its business. They will continue to provide their delicious bread to local restaurants. The owners have also indicated they may do pop-ups in the future. Fingers crossed as I can’t wait to get my hands on one of their mouthwatering sandwiches! Sunrise Bak ..read more

What is there to do in Icy Strait Point?  When booking our Alaskan cruise, we booked solely on the week we were available to go and not the itinerary.  When I saw Icy Strait Point on the schedule I didn’t know what to expect or what to do in port. But I found 8 amazing things to do in Icy Strait Point and I’m sharing them with you. Alaskan Cruise Port – Icy Strait Point Our first two stops in Ketchikan and Juneau included pricey tours and nothing in Icy Point Strait jumped out at me as a must-do, especially as the tours are on the higher end cost-wise.  Have I mentioned that we ..read more

Looking for a San Diego food tour? So was I when I found out I would be in San Diego for business. One of my favorite things to do when I travel, food tours (like this one in Lisbon and this one in Naples) provide you with the chance to see the sites and enjoy great food. What’s not to love? But I quickly found out that all of the food tours in San Diego were only offered on the weekend. Or at times that did not work with my schedule. Enter TastePro’s self-guided walking food tours. Look for the Best Rates for The Neptune Fort Myers I had heard San Diego food is amazing. So I was disappointed ..read more

Irish Acres Antiques Gallery is located in the middle of the rolling hills of Central Kentucky. Open the doors of this restored schoolhouse and you’re transported to another world. A world where opulent antiques fill every corner and cover every surface. Antique light fixtures drip with crystals and light bounces and sparkles in each room. Welcome to Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques. Book lunch at The Glitz to make your visit even more special. “This post contains affiliate links. By purchasing through these links, I earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Where I’ve Been Travel ..read more

The Neptune Fort Myers Beach is one of my favorite hotels and one of the reasons I think Fort Myers Beach is the best beach in Florida. Fort Myers Beach hotels are old school. Hotels here are smaller or condo rentals rather than chain hotels. This is part of its charm and affords visitors the chance to get a more authentic experience. I’ve visited here at least five times and always stay at Neptune. Its location and value are some of the reasons I keep returning to this little beach paradise! “This post contains affiliate links. By purchasing through these links, I receive a small commission ..read more

There are so many awesome places to eat in Fort Myers Beach! It’s one of the reasons I think it’s the best beach in Florida. And one of the reasons I keep coming back here and bringing new friends and family to this little slice of heaven on Florida’s Gulf Coast. One of the things I love most about Fort Myers Beach is that most of the restaurants are locally owned. There are a bunch of restaurants I keep planning on trying (I’m looking at you Eidelweiss Burger and Shucker’s) but I keep coming back to my tried and true favorites. Look for the Best Rates for The Neptune Fort Myers Best Breakfast ..read more

Looking for the best ice cream in Lexington, KY? Look no further, I’ve done the hard work and found the best ice cream shops in Lexington. My love for ice cream is serious. Like last meal serious. I love it and seek it out whenever I travel and have had some amazing ice cream in places like Nice, Toronto, Naples, and New York. While I won’t turn my nose up at a chain, I try and seek out local ice cream shops as often as possible and have discovered some amazing places to get my fix here in my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. 7 Local Places to Get Ice Cream in Lexington, KY 1) Sorella Gelateria ..read more

Looking for a great adults-only all-inclusive resort near Cancun? Look no further than the Barcelo Royal Hideaway Playacar in Playa del Carmen. This is the third all-inclusive resort in the Riveria Maya I’ve stayed at in the last three years. Read my Royal Hideaway Playacar Playa del Carmen review below to see why this resort is my favorite! Overall Impression of Royal Hideaway Playacar We loved our stay here! Relaxation was our primary goal and the size of the property was perfect for us on this. The resort is more luxurious than the ones we normally book, but I wouldn’t call this a high-end ..read more