Before a recent trip to the Emerald City, I spent hours, days, and weeks, researching where to go and what to eat. Honestly, I commit to this obsessive practice before all of my trips, but as Seattle has ALWAYS been on my bucket list, I was especially motivated. Now that I have had the pleasure…
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Celebrating over 50 Years of Space Needle History before it Changes Forever
Originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Space Needle was first conceptualized in 1959 on a napkin, inside of a Seattle coffee shop.
10 Quintessential Steps to Planning your Next Vacation
After days, weeks, and months of the hustle and bustle of everyday life, most of us can’t wait for that joyous opportunity to get away and escape the daily grind. Whether you are a seasoned jet-setter or someone who plans all year for one big family vacay, the way and time in which you invest…
5 Things You Should Know Before You Cruise
These days, most people have either been on a cruise or know someone who has, and with so many options it’s easy to understand why. Cruises are just as diverse as the travelers that take them, traveling all over the world and ranging in everything from luxury Alaskan cruises, to Caribbean adventures for the party…
5 Fascinating Facts about Chichen Itza
Every year, millions of people flock to the Yucatan peninsula to visit the sacred town of Chichen Itza. Nearly 1,000 years old and deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site, these breathtaking Mayan ruins are in surprisingly good shape and are as mysterious as they are ancient. Here are a few of the most interesting facts…
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