Croatia is a criminally underrated vacation destination for Americans. With social media, and shows like Game of Thrones, the popularity will soon explode, so get there before that happens! There is a ton of variety in Croatia including amazing National Parks, hundreds of scenic islands, Roman history, beautiful pebble beaches and don't forget abou...
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Iceland was a hidden gem for years but thanks to social media is quickly climbing up many tourists bucket lists. There are so many iconic sights around the country and it deserves as much time as you can give to it. If you plan to go around the famous ring road (loop around the country) though, then I recommend at least 9 days and more if you are u...
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Staying in Atlantis on New Providence Island (Nassau) in the Bahamas was always a dream of mine. I finally got to live out that dream in 2023 and it totally met expectations! The resort isn't the only bucket list item to do though. There are other great resorts as well as more affordable, private options as well and you won't have to miss out any a...
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With my former job in sales, I traveled about once a quarter for work in various locations. I didn't always extend my trips through the weekend but I highly recommend it if you can! Your flight is already paid for by your company, you room nights when you work, so why not take advantage of the savings! For this example, I spent 3 days in Olympic Na...
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Banff is one of the most famous National Parks in the world with some of the best scenery the Rocky Mountains have to offer. Visit unreal turquoise lakes, stay in Castle-like hotels and venture onto glaciers or see them on top of a glass bottom sky bridge. Even popback over to the US border for a visit to Glacier National park, the crown of the Con...
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