Tag: Flyaway Trips

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, USA

From Canopy to Coast: A Perfect Two-Night Rainforest and Beach Itinerary for Puerto Rico’s East Coast

View of the rainforest and beach from Yokahu Tower in El Yunque

From the mountains to the sea, this region of Puerto Rico is jam-packed with things to do.

Destinations, Food, Puerto Rico, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel, USA

Culinary Paradise: A Review of Marmalade in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Sharing my honest thoughts on one of San Juan’s best restaurants.

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, USA

Weekend Escape: The Ultimate Guide for Your First Visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Alyssa at one of the garitas in Old San Juan

Sharing my guide for first time visitors to the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Dream Inn in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Exterior of Dream Inn in San Juan

Let’s check in to a hotel that lives up to its name in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan.

Travel, Travel Tips

15 Things Travelers Should Know Before Flying Spirit Airlines for the First Time

A Spirit Airlines plane on the tarmac at Boston Logan Airport

*in an ominous voice* It’s time. I’ve shared my thoughts on Avelo. I’ve shared my thoughts on Contour. I’ve shared my thoughts on Frontier. And today? Today I’m sharing my thoughts on Spirit. This post is not sponsored or affiliated with Spirit Airlines and I purchased my airline tickets myself. This post contains commissionable links …

Destinations, Kentucky, Travel, USA

Urban Bourbon: The Perfect Weekend Travel Guide for Your First Visit to Louisville, Kentucky

Specialty bottles of bourbon in Louisville

Sharing a first-timers weekend guide for Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville has been on my list of places to visit forever. Not just for the bourbon (although definitely for the bourbon!), but for the classic attractions and the amazing things happening in the city’s dining scene alike. The problem? Flights from Charlotte are typically outside of my …

Destinations, Massachusetts, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Winter Packing List for a Weekend in Boston

Alyssa wears all black with a camel coat

Opening up my suitcase – err, backpack – and sharing everything I packed for a weekend in Boston. Although I’ve always considered myself a “weekend travel blogger,” I suspect this year was the one where I truly took the most true “weekend” trips of all, departing on Saturday and returning on Sunday (in the past, …

Destinations, Massachusetts, Travel, USA

36 Hours in Boston and Cambridge

Alyssa looks out over the courtyard at the Gardner Museum in Boston

A quick weekend getaway guide to Boston and Cambridge – perfect for second-timers. As a travel blogger, I find myself spending more time than I’d like touring my site’s analytics. It’s tedious, but I get to learn so much about the kind of content you’re interested in. And when $75 round-trip tickets popped up for …

Destinations, Pennsylvania, Travel, USA

36 Hours in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia City Hall

A quick weekend guide to Philadelphia – perfect for second-time visitors and those looking for more off-the-beaten-path recommendations.

Travel, Travel Tips

14 Things You Should Know Before You Fly Frontier Airlines for the First Time

A view of a Frontier plane from the window of a Frontier plane

Curious about flying Frontier Airlines? Here’s everything I wish I knew before I first booked a ticket with the budget airline (honest + unfiltered!).