Ireland is a beauty. There is no doubt as to why it’s called the Emerald Isle. The rolling green hills literally go on for days and are more gorgeous around every bend. However, when those rolling green hills are never ending when you are hiking the Cliffs of Moher and your whole body hurts and you just want it to…
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There are several big airports to choose from in Ireland, but for my trip flying in and out of Dublin was the most economical even though we had no plans to spend much time in Ireland’s capital. My mom and I had about one day (two half days really) to explore some of what Dublin had to offer and we…
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The seaside city of Newport, Rhode Island showcases its Gilded Age history, glistening coastline and wealth of boutiques and eateries. The wealth in Newport is apparent upon first arrival but it’s a welcoming wealth of old and new money without any snobbery. Newport, Rhode Island is as much a typical, working class New England coastal town as it is (and…
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There are an abundance of Newport, Rhode Island hotels all with varying degrees of luxury, amenities, and budgets. But the most important thing for me (except for fitting my budget of course), is the location of the hotel. Location is a dealbreaker for me. Depending on the destination and what I want to do while visiting, I like to base…
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Compared to my previous year’s travels, the destinations and travel moments were limited in 2020. But despite the pandemic, I was able to explore. I explored areas much closer to home and mostly on mini road trips but I got to see places that I may have ignored or pushed far down my bucket list. While the pandemic has been…
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Despite a pandemic I managed to stay in a few of the best hotels in 2020. Luxuries big and small filled my best hotel visits this year. From televisions found in bathroom mirrors, to a beachside bartender making to-go cocktails, staying at a hotel is always a nice escape from reality. These hotels aren’t the ultimate best, but they are…
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