Island Hopping Phi Phi Islands of Thailand

Island Hopping Phi Phi Islands of Thailand

I thought the beaches of Florida and the Caribbean were beautiful but Phi Phi islands is on a whole another level. I couldn’t believe how gorgeous and clear the water was at these islands. It’s one of those locations you see on the Travel Channel or National Geographic magazines. It was just unreal.

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Balboa Park's Best Hidden Gem: The Spanish Village Art Center

Balboa Park's Best Hidden Gem: The Spanish Village Art Center

The Spanish Village Art Center was established in the late 1930s and is Balboa Parks best kept hidden gem!  I have been to Balboa Park a handful of times now and today was the first time I stumbled upon the Spanish Village Art Center. I had no idea this place even existed in Balboa Park.

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Xandari Resort and Spa in Costa Rica

Xandari Resort and Spa in Costa Rica

If you're looking for a place to stay near the San Jose airport in Costa Rica, Xandari Resort and Spa is the perfect location. Only 6 miles from the airport, but you still feel like you're a world away with gorgeous views of the city below surrounded by lush greenery.

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Soulshine Bali - A Little Piece of Paradise

Soulshine Bali - A Little Piece of Paradise

Soulshine Bali is located in Ubud and it is the perfect little paradise where you can truly unwind and feel at peace. The resort is located literally in the middle of the rice fields and the Ayung river flows right next to it where the locals bathe and wash their laundry. The entrance is gorgeous in itself with bamboo trees and a pathway leading to the main building with positive messages.

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Anatomie: Performance Travel Clothing That Puts You in First Class

Anatomie: Performance Travel Clothing That Puts You in First Class

We were recently introduced to an amazing line of functional lightweight travel attire. This luxurious line isn't your typical travel attire. The attention to detail and the functional designs are phenomenol. 

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

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.

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Colorful Brunch at Pressroom in Bentonville, Arkansas

Colorful Brunch at Pressroom in Bentonville, Arkansas

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. 

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Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie in Bentonville, Arkansas

Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie in Bentonville, Arkansas

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.  

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

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

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

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Dine with Safari Animals at Animal Kingdom's Sanaa Restaurant

Dine with Safari Animals at Animal Kingdom's Sanaa Restaurant

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

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The Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary for Iceland

The Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary for Iceland

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.

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

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

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! 

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