Big Bear Lake is one of the most popular mountain towns in California. It is within a comfortable driving distance from San Diego, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Riverside, and San Bernardino, as well as the beach cities between San Diego and…
One Day in San Antonio
This post was most recently updated on June 13th, 2023An exciting getaway doesn’t need to be long or expensive. In fact, enjoying several short travel escapes over the course of a year might be more fun for the variety they…
Camping Organization Tips
When you go camping you can expect to pack a lot more than you would for a holiday abroad. You’ll need supplies for sleeping, warmth, storing and preparing food, light, comfort, hiking, and more. But you also need to pack…
Costa Rica Highlights
This post was most recently updated on August 3rd, 2023If you’ve ever considered going to Costa Rica, I hope this article will be helpful to you. With only four full days to discover Costa Rica highlights, I think my husband…
Park City Weekend Getaway
With our 10-year anniversary coming up, we wanted to get away before our kids’ school started. My first choice was a cabin near Cedar City, but my wife wanted to try Park City since we had never stayed there on…
Costa Mesa Perfect Romantic Getaway
This post was most recently updated on March 5th, 2022Costa Mesa is the perfect city for a romantic getaway. It’s a central location from which you can easily explore beaches and amusement parks alike. But you don’t have to venture outside…
Three-Day Getaway to Quebec City
This post was most recently updated on July 9th, 2019Visiting Quebec City has been a dream of mine since I took French in junior high. And yet, it took another 40 years to see it fulfilled. My husband and I…
Big Bear Lake Getaway Tips
This post was most recently updated on November 6th, 2023Big Bear Lake, California, is both a mountain lake and the city on its south shore. While it is famous for its two ski resorts — Snow Summit and Bear Mountain…