Highlighting all the reasons why you should consider spending a weekend in New Haven, Connecticut After more than thirty years on this earth, I finally experienced my first inaugural flight. With flights departing from Greenville, Raleigh, and Wilmington, Avelo Airlines has been circling Charlotte for what feels like forever. In May 2024, the budget carrier …
Tag: Flyaway Trips
Slice of Heaven: Exploring Six Iconic Pizzerias in New Haven, Connecticut
I ate six pizzas in three days and I’m here to dish up my thoughts on New Haven Apizza.
Traveling Light: A Packing List for Five Nights in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Opening up my suitcase and sharing everything I packed for five nights in Puerto Rico It’s a little hard to believe, but there are over fifty packing lists on this blog. That’s over fifty different packing collages, series of outfit photos, and musings on the packing process. By now you might think I’ve run out …
Checking In: A Review of El Colonial Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Welcome to Checking In, a series of posts dedicated to the places we stay when we travel The combination of a late arrival and an early flight departure on a recent trip to Puerto Rico meant that Michael and I needed to spend our first and final nights in San Juan. Rather than staying put …
From Canopy to Coast: A Perfect Two-Night Rainforest and Beach Itinerary for Puerto Rico’s East Coast
From the mountains to the sea, this region of Puerto Rico is jam-packed with things to do.
Culinary Paradise: A Review of Marmalade in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sharing my honest thoughts on one of San Juan’s best restaurants.
Weekend Escape: The Ultimate Guide for Your First Visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sharing my guide for first time visitors to the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Checking In: A Review of Dream Inn in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Let’s check in to a hotel that lives up to its name in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan.
15 Things Travelers Should Know Before Flying Spirit Airlines for the First Time
*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 …
Urban Bourbon: The Perfect Weekend Travel Guide for Your First Visit to Louisville, Kentucky
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 …