Are you a fan of fast cars? Driving fast? Having adventures? Looking for your next thrilling experience? If you answered yes to any of those then you need to keep reading. I answered yes to all those, so I took a little trip over to the BMW Performance Center to indulge my senses and learn some new driving skills. I was extremely excited to be spending the day with the instructors at the … [Read more...]
Find Your Oasis at The Miramonte Indian Wells Resort and Spa
Recently I had the pleasure of spending a little time at the Miramonte Indian Wells Resort in Indian Wells, California. I was extremely excited to stay with the Miramonte for several reasons that I'm going to share with you. But first, a little backstory about the Miramonte. I was surprised to find out it's owned by Hilton. Hilton has what they call a curio line of boutique hotels, these are … [Read more...]
The Great Pumpkin Fest at Valley Fair
Growing up in Minnesota meant spending summers at Valley Fair. We would usually go with school and then my dad would take us at least once during the summer. They were some of the best memories of my childhood. But I don't remember them being open in the fall back then. Now, they are! And there are two different events that take place - The Great Pumpkin Fest and Valley Scare. Peyton and I took in … [Read more...]
Discover O’Brien’s Public House
One of my favorite things to do when we travel is trying out new restaurants. New, local restaurants that the locals like to eat at. Very rarely will you ever see us post about a chain. So this past weekend while we were in Shakopee, Minnesota we tried out O'Brien's Public House. It's located in downtown Shakopee with plenty of parking and easy access to the main roads. When we found out this … [Read more...]
Fall Family Fun at Sever’s Fall Festival
Can you believe that I have lived in Minnesota all my life and I have never been to a corn maze? I even lived in Shakopee, for a few years, home to one of the best family corn mazes around. And yet, I had never been! Well, this year is the year I am going to one. And I'm bringing Peyton with me, she has never been to one either! Sever's Fall Festival is not your typical maze. Every year they … [Read more...]
Comfort and Class at the Hampton Inn
This is a first for Peyton, staying at a Hampton Inn. She's never been to one before and she's super excited. We are staying at the Hampton Inn in Shakopee, Minnesota and taking in a few of the fun fall activities there are to do around town. The Hampton Inn is conveniently located right off of 169 and 13. This also makes it a great place to stay if you are thinking of staying a weekend in … [Read more...]
First Thoughts on Homewood Suites by Hilton Kansas City Speedway
Peyton and I travel frequently, which means we check out hotels often. However, this was my first time at a Homewood Suites and it was also one of the few times I traveled without Peyton. The Homewood Suites by Hilton Kansas City Speedway is centrally located to shopping, restaurants and entertainment. It's a great place to stay if you want to stay in the heart of the action with the comforts of … [Read more...]
The Beach is Overrated, Here’s Five Places to Visit This Summer Instead
According to some of the latest statistics by AAA, most travelers are heading to warm destinations with beaches to spend their summer vacations, like Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and Montego Bay, Jamaica. If you’ve purchased one of the houses for sale in New Jersey, you should know that you have many other fantastic options other than the Jersey shore or those popular Caribbean island … [Read more...]
Should You Visit Six Flags Great America Chicago??
I've been spending part of my summers in Chicago for my whole life. I have family down there and as kids, we used to stay and visit with my cousin for weeks. Now, as an adult, I go down and visit several times a year. In addition to all those little visits, Peyton spends a few weeks in Chicago every summer with family. It's a great way for her to become more independent and give me a break. But, … [Read more...]
Panama City: The Bridge Of The Americas
As the sun slowly rises high, it's glint shines over the high rise jungle of Panama City. The capital of Panama, it plays an exclusive role in bridging North and South America. Yet surprisingly it goes one step further and seeks to collate the east and west. For those who have no knowledge of Panama, you might mistakenly see it as just another metropolis. Indeed it does have such qualities as an … [Read more...]
