Split is a great jumping-off point for visiting Croatia’s many islands, but it’s worth setting aside some time to visit Split itself. While it’s Croatia’s second largest city, the tourist area isn’t huge. Make sure to give yourself about a day or so for sightseeing. Here are the top things to do in Split, Croatia.…
Plitvice Lakes is one of Croatia’s best-known landmarks. You can’t visit Croatia without stopping here! The only problem is, it’s not very close to any of the major cities. I toyed around with the idea of renting a car to drive from Zagreb to Split with a stop at Plitvice Lakes National Park. I didn’t…
Zagreb wasn’t originally on my itinerary for Croatia, but I’m glad it worked its way in! It ended up being easier to fly to Zagreb and visit Plitvice Lakes on our way to Split so that left us with an afternoon to explore. While you might be eager to start your Croatian vacation in Dubrovnik…
If you have an Instagram account, it’s likely you’ve seen photos of Antelope Canyon. This stunning slot Canyon is located on Navajo land in Page, Arizona. It’s not the easiest place to get to and since we were in Las Vegas for a Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare presentation, I figured why not take a day…
Last summer, I found myself needing to spend some vacation days before changing jobs. Kind of like my Alaskan Cruise in 2017, I needed a plan fast and I needed someone to go with me! Luckily, my mom was available and gave me free rein of the itinerary. Here’s how I planned our trip to…
Las Vegas is like Disney World for adults. I’ve done the club thing in the past and was looking forward to visiting Las Vegas with my husband for a different kind of trip. We were actually in town for a Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare presentation and decided to make good use of our time in…
The main selling point of Peru is visiting Machu Picchu, but there’s a lot more to see than this world wonder. Getting to Machu Picchu isn’t exactly the easiest, but with plenty to do in and around Cusco and Lima, you can make a full trip out of it. Here’s the ultimate 9 day Peru…
One of the best parts of traveling is the food. Peruvian food is known for its Incan and Spanish influence and what better place to try it than Lima! I chose to have dinner at Astrid y Gaston in Lima due to its delicious looking menu, high-rated reviews, and ease of making a reservation. And…
Hiking the Inca Trail is one of the most rewarding ways to visit Machu Picchu. It’s suitable for beginner hikers and doesn’t require a ton of gear. However, the weather in the Andes can be variable as you gain and lose altitude. Here’s what to pack for hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Gear…
When visiting Peru, most people are going with the sole purpose of visiting Machu Picchu. Since flights generally connect through Lima, why not stop and check out the city on your way to or from Machu Picchu? Lima is a massive city with world-class dining and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Here’s how to…
