When visiting Normandy, there are so many cool towns and villages to stop in that it can be overwhelming. Some of them like Rouen make for the perfect two-hour pit stop. Rouen is located on the Seine, and it’s also the capital of Normandy. The city was heavily damaged during World War II, destroying much…
Nantucket is one of the most charming places to visit. With its historic downtown, shingled houses with white trim, and miles of coastline, you can spend a whole summer exploring the island! Here’s the ultimate Nantucket travel guide with tips on what to do, see, and eat. How to Get to Nantucket You have two…
When I first saw pictures of the white cliffs and arches in Etretat, I had no idea that such a landscape could be found in France! These cliffs on the shore of the English Channel were beautiful enough to inspire Monet after all. We spent four wonderful days in Paris, but we were ready for…
Nantucket is the perfect place to escape for a quick getaway. During our four day stay, we quickly realized visiting Nantucket has more to offer than just relaxing at the beach. For those interested in more traditional sightseeing while on vacation, Nantucket boasts three lighthouses that are still in operation and are all worth a…
While there are tons of things to do in Paris, sometimes it’s nice to take a day trip out of the city. Versailles may be the most popular option, but for fans of Claude Monet, a day trip to Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny is a great choice. Located about an hour and a…
Click for more posts from our Midwest road trip! South Dakota isn’t usually on the top of people’s bucket lists. Once I started researching Mount Rushmore for our Midwest road trip, I was excited by how much there is to do in South Dakota and the Black Hills. Here’s your perfect three day South Dakota…
This month, there’s a new exciting 80,000 point offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred. This is the highest offer yet and certainly worth grabbing if you are eligible. Amex increased the offers on the Delta and Hilton cards, but they aren’t the best offers we’ve seen so I’m leaving them off the list for now.…
I’ve taken a break from writing about foreign travel since it’s not particularly useful at the moment, but I figured it would be good to get the information out there for future use. You may recall last fall, my husband and I took an amazing trip to France and UAE using points and miles. This…
Click for more posts from our Midwest road trip! After visiting South Dakota on our Midwest road trip, we realized we’d be driving past Niagara Falls on our way home. I went when I was little, but don’t remember a thing! While the Canadian side is off-limit to Americans due to COVID-19, we figured we…
Growing up in Massachusetts, I’ve always gone down to the Cape at least once a summer. However, I don’t make it out to Nantucket very often. With our trip to Ireland canceled due to COVID-19, we decided to spend the week in Nantucket. Here’s your perfect four day Nantucket itinerary. Day 1: Arrive and Hit…
