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• The Drama of Travel

  

  There are varying levels of drama when it comes to travel. There's the stressful itinerary and planning aspect that relates to catching your flight on time, or... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2011 TRAVEL

• Creating the Perfect Travel Itinerary

  

  Two weeks. 11 days, if I'm being completely accurate. That's how long I have until I take my first vacation in almost a year. (Yes, I know I went home for... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 TRAVEL

• Groupon Enters the Travel Market

  Happy June, everyone! In celebration of the summer season and the (hopefully) warm months ahead, I have some exciting news for all you budget travelers out... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2011 TRAVEL

• No-Vacation Nation

  

  Yep, that's what America is called. Why? Because we cannot take a break from our busy work lives to take advantage of the few vacation days we are granted... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2011 TRAVEL

• The Art of Traveling Solo

  

  A recent study found that a broken heart can result in actual physical pain, meaning that when we end a romantic relationship, our bodies can be affected as wel... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2011 TRAVEL

• Urban Playground

  On Friday, I had the opportunity to see a few short movies at the Architecture Design Film Festival that visited Chicago. My friend and I saw a pack of four... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2011 TRAVEL

• The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports

  

  If you are not sure what I am refering to, then you probably aren't a gambler. Churchill Downs. Credit: Kentucky TourismThe Kentucky Derby is set to take place... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2011 TRAVEL

• Aqua: A Hawaiian Boutique Hotel Chain

  

  Once again my daily internet surfing has led me to another great travel find: Aqua Hotels Resorts. This boutique chain of hotels span across five of the... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2011 TRAVEL

• May Has Arrived...

  

  ...and I cannot wait til it ends!May is here, which means we are that much closer to summer. To consistent warm weather--enough of this one 80-degree day... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2011 TRAVEL

• A Royal Affair

  

  The alarm went off at four-thirty this morning, and I did not bolt right up in my bed. No, in fact, it took me a good five minutes of self-loathing and... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2011 TRAVEL

• A Room Fit for a Princess

  

  As many of you know, tomorrow is the day of the royal wedding, when Prince William will marry Kate Middleton in front of 2,000 guests and nearly one billion... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2011 TRAVEL

• Road Trippin Contest

  

  In my flurry of newsgathering stories, I stumbled upon this one about a great contest from Rand McNally. (You know, the guys that make those spiral bound books... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2011 TRAVEL

• A Thirst for Jamaica

  

  Perhaps it was the exotic photo shoot plastered on the pages of Conde Naste Traveler magazine, or the tantalizingly juicy jerk tilapia and baked plantains at... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2011 TRAVEL

• Travel Deals Abound Amid Economic Crises

  

  The financial crisis of 2008 hit everyone, but some countries were slammed harder than others. And while worldwide economic recovery is certainly desired,... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2011 TRAVEL

• National Parks Free for a Week!

  

  I'm definitely a fan of National Parks, but the ticket prices? Not so much. So imagine my elation when I found out about an event being held by the National Par... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2011 TRAVEL

• But the Cherry Blossoms Will Still Bloom

  

  America is in the midst of a potential government shutdown, and while most of us will be able to go on living our lives, many will be seriously affected by... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2011 TRAVEL

• What's Your Travel Personality?

  

  If someone were to ask me this, I am not entirely sure how I would answer, mostly because I think my travel personality is a combination of many different... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2011 TRAVEL

• Vote for Me!!

  Hey everyone!! I'm a finalist in the HomeAway BlogAway Contest!! So please vote for me today!! Head on over to Facebook, go to the HomeAway page and "like" it. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2011 TRAVEL

• Exploring Neighborhoods

  

  It was one of the first nice days in a very long time, so I took the opportunity to walk instead of drive to run my errands. With any luck, the weather is only... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2011 TRAVEL

• Extra Fees Will Deter Traveling on Some Airlines

  I read an article about Spirit Airlines adding new luggage fees, which increased the amount passengers had to pay for checked and carry-on baggage. That's right... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2011 TRAVEL