August 14, 2017

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

August 14, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

The Crystal Bridges Museum is one of my favorite museums because 1) it’s FREE, 2) there's so much to explore and 3) it is beautifully designed. I visited the museum last year on my short visit to Bentonville, but didn't get to experience all it had to offer as I was limited on time. This year when I visited Bentonville again, I had the whole Saturday just to explore Crystal Bridges and see the museum in it's entirety, indoors and outdoors.

August 10, 2017

Colorful Brunch at Pressroom in Bentonville, Arkansas

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We arrived at Pressroom first thing Sunday for brunch and were excited to try this hip restaurant located in Bentonville Square. The space is bright and colorful with an industrial-modern atmosphere and the brunch menu had a variety of dishes made with fresh local ingredients.

August 07, 2017

My Journey to Bali: The Best Female Solo Trip Experience

August 07, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Bali wasn't originally on my list to visit this year, but after going through a series of bad events earlier in the year, I needed some kind of spiritual trip and found a perfect yoga retreat at Soulshine Bali. This was exactly what I needed.

August 03, 2017

Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie in Bentonville, Arkansas

August 03, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Tusk & Trotter caught our attention as they have received numerous awards and recognitions since their opening in 2011. Owned by chef Rob Nelson, the award-winning eatery is located right off "The Square" in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas and the building was once Sam Walton's general office and warehouse.

July 31, 2017

Spreading Joy, Love and Cream Cheese at Ozark Mountain Bagel Co

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Ozark Mountain Bagel Co. just opened in May 2017 and has already gotten rave reviews from all of it’s customers. While we were visiting Bentonville, Arkansas, we had to go see what the rage was all about for ourselves. We have only had store-bought bagels, so we were pretty excited to try handcrafted and freshly made water boiled bagels from Ozark Mountain Bagel.

July 27, 2017

Dine with Safari Animals at Animal Kingdom's Sanaa Restaurant

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We were really looking forward to this unique dining experience at Animal Kingdom's Sanaa Restaurant, so much so, that we made sure to get there as soon as they opened to get the best seat in the house. Being able to dine with the view of the safari animals was one thing we really wanted to experience while staying at Disney World's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

July 24, 2017

The Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary for Iceland

July 24, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Iceland is becoming a popular tourist destination and I have many friends traveling to Iceland in the coming months. Most of them are going for a few days and always ask advice on the best places to visit while they are there for 2-3 days. Since I have been to Iceland twice, once for a few days and once for 7 days, I have a pretty good idea on what they should check out. Here is what I suggest for a 3-day itinerary in Iceland.

July 20, 2017

Exploring Egmont Key in Florida: Island of Beaches, Wildlife and History

July 20, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Egmont Key is located at the mouth of Tampa Bay and we wanted to visit this little island for the private beaches, wildlife and history of Fort Dade. The entire island is only 328 acres and was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

July 17, 2017

A New Kind of Travel: Ancestry Tourism with 23andMe

July 17, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

When you travel, how do you pick your destination? For us, it's a number of different reasons. We tend to pick our destinations based on what we like: climate, food, activities, etc. But lately, we have been exploring the idea of Ancestry Tourism.

July 13, 2017

Top 5 Quality Travel Size Essentials from L'Occitane

July 13, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Over the years many brands have started selling their products in travel sizes and L'Occitane has by far been my favorite. These are my top five favorite essentials.

July 06, 2017

Feel Like a Princess at Disney’s Be Our Guest Restaurant

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I have been waiting months to dine at one of the newest restaurants in Disney World at Be Our Guest Restaurant. It's a Beauty and the Beast themed restaurant located within the Magic Kingdom amusement park and you get to meet the Beast himself!

July 03, 2017

10 Unique and Wacky Things To Do in Tokyo, Japan

July 03, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Japan is the land of quirky, wacky and unique things and that's why we, along with millions of other travelers, love this country so much. On our last trip to Japan, I was on a mission to find the most unique and wacky things to do in Tokyo and here is my top 10 list.

June 29, 2017

What We Wore in Costa Rica

June 29, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

This was our first time in Costa Rica and we were ready for some adventure and relaxation. We needed to coordinate clothes that were made for both activities, so we made sure to pack both leisure and athleisure styles.

June 26, 2017

Our Incredible 3 Nights at Rancho Pacifico in Costa Rica

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Rancho Pacifico, an amazing eco luxury hotel in Uvita, is located in a canopy-covered mountain in a private jungle reserve with a stunning view of the famous Whale's Tail. It's a really intimate property with a total of ten villas and suites which accommodated a total occupancy of only twenty-four guests.

June 22, 2017

The Friendliest Wine and Cheese Bar in Tampa: Cheese Please

June 22, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

We were searching for a place to have a nice and chill Wednesday night when we came across Cheese Please. Cheese Please is a nice little wine bar that offers wine and cheese tastings and their online reviews were outstanding. We couldn't believe that we didn't stumble upon this place sooner with all the rave reviews.

June 19, 2017

FruitCraft: San Diego's Newest Craft Alcohol Hot Spot

June 19, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

The "cool streets" of Hillcrest and North Park have amazing microbreweries and have built quite the reputation. Fruitcraft is one of the newest additions to this hipster neighborhood and it is not your average tasting room.

June 15, 2017

5 Great Icy Treats in Tampa to Keep You Cool This Summer

June 15, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Every summer in Florida, I always think to myself: Can it get any hotter? And every year, yes, it gets hotter. That's why us Floridians need help cooling down. Thankfully, Tampa has a great variety of icy cold treats for us!

June 12, 2017

My Hotel Room Exercise Routine When I'm Traveling

June 12, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

When I start packing my suitcase, one of the things I think about is whether or not to pack my gym gear.

June 08, 2017

Skyroam - The Perfect Personal WiFi Hotspot for Your Travels

June 08, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

We booked a trip at an amazing resort in Costa Rica and felt that having a personal wifi hotspot would be perfect for this trip. We've been hearing about the Skyroam hotspot from other travel bloggers, so thought we would give it a try. We usually rent a wifi hotspot in the country we’re visiting, but we didn’t want to waste any time picking it up as we had a 4 hour drive to our resort from the airport. We made the best decision having this handy device with us.

June 05, 2017

Waking Up to Safari Animals at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

June 05, 2017/ animal kingdom lodge/ Candy & Crystal

I've always wanted to stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge for as long as I can remember. I've read rave reviews about this Disney World resort and many say that this is one of the best resorts at Disney World. One of the main reasons I wanted to stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge is because you can get a room overlooking the safari with giraffes, zebras, deer and more.