Stay Gold at Copper Mountain
Saturday morning, we took off for Copper Mountain. About an hour and a half away from Boulder, Copper Mountain is a great spot for both winter sports enthusiasts and people who just like to play in the snow. They have tons of activities, like the Rocky Mountain Coaster and free snowshoe tours, as well as plenty of shopping and dining. Another key activity at Copper Mountain? Tubing.
Black Friday Travel Deals
While we all know Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year for clothes and electronics, did you also know it is a great time to book travel at a discount? Megan has snagged some great hotel deals during Black Friday in the past, like a half-off booking for the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa through Hotels.com. Here are some of the top travel-related deals happening right now!
Getting Away: Is the Away Bag Worth It?
Many of you have heard of Away and seen it around airports. After all, their signature shell is hard to miss. But is it really worth it to get an Away bag? After doing a lot of research (and mourning the official “death” of the carry-on that took me on my study abroad to Paris), I purchased the Bigger Carry-On in “Coast” with the ejectable battery. I then promptly packed up my new bag and took it to Copenhagen, Hamburg and London on our “spring break” trip.
On My Bucket List: St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights
One of my bucket list experiences is to travel to our oldest city during the holidays for their famous Nights of Lights celebration. Running from mid-November through the end of January every year, the historic town of St. Augustine has every corner decorated in dazzling lights.
Not Going Home for the Holidays
Tyler and I hadn’t planned to be around for the holidays this year. Instead, we were going to be spending three weeks bopping around South America. This would have marked the third year in a row of us traveling over Christmas and New Years, rather than spending it at home in Florida with our extended families. While that might not have worked out the way we’d initially planned (surprise, surprise), it’s likely that many of you will not be going home for the holidays for the first time this year due to coronavirus concerns. I certainly cannot tell you what makes the most sense for your specific situation; however, I can tell you that it’s possible to celebrate with your family and have a great holiday, even if you’re not physically together.
A Day at Point Reyes National Seashore
Located an hour north of San Francisco in Marin County is a vast area of protected Northern California coastline called Point Reyes National Seashore. From hiking and kayaking to taking in breathtaking views, there is plenty to do! This place is definitely worth a visit on your next trip to San Francisco or the Northern California coast.
Where to Eat in Savannah, Georgia
When Tyler and I were planning our 2020 anniversary trip earlier this year, we ultimately landed on visiting Savannah, Georgia. However, since we took this road trip while I was pregnant and while we were traveling with dogs and while the world was in the middle of a global pandemic, we were a little more limited in our usual vacation activities. Fortunately, all of that couldn’t stop us from eating well (and often).
Ready to Set Sail?
Over the past eight months, the coronavirus has altered every aspect of our lives. From how we go to the grocery store to interacting with friends, family, and strangers. Travel has been hit especially hard, and the cruise lines may be the ones taking the hardest hit.
That Time When… We Spontaneously Drove to Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cheyenne, the capital city of Wyoming, appeared to be right next to Boulder. Liz confirmed it was very close by, and a quick check against Google Maps told us we could be there in about an hour and a half. Everyone in the group had been to Boulder before, but none of us had been to Cheyenne, so a consensus quickly had us on the road to Wyoming for a spontaneous day trip across state lines.
What to Know Before You Hit the Road
Road trips are a classic form of travel, but personally not something I do often. I much prefer kicking back on a plane and being flown to my destination. However, when coronavirus hit and traveling by plane felt a bit risky, my wanderlusting self needed to find a new form of transportation. This summer and fall, and into the foreseeable future, I am planning all my trips old school; I am packing up the car with way more than I need, loading the front seat with all my favorite snacks, and hitting the road.