Tarmacs And Tequila

Providenciales, TURKS & CAICOS - praise Southwest for their new(ish) route into the Caribbean! We visited 12 years ago before Grace Bay Beach was on the map . Just this year it was voted #1 beach in the world by Tripadvisor, so many more are flocking to it's crystal clear waters.

Cusco, PERU - land of the Inca and pisco...and not to mention a major bucket item list for me!

Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM - home to one of the most prestigious football teams in the world, we headed to England's second city to see The Reds live in action at Old Trafford.

Florence, ITALY – capital of Tuscany, this smaller city is full of Renaissance history and gives off a distinct Italian charm.

Rome, ITALY - According to tradition, if you toss one coin into the Trevi Fountain, you'll return to Rome. If you toss two, you'll return and marry. When I was 18 visiting Italy (and Europe!) for the first time, I tossed a coin and now I'm back...with my European husband!

Split, CROATIA - transport back to 305 AD and get a taste for what it's like to live in Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace.

Hvar, CROATIA - the "queen of the Dalmatian Coast" and the sunniest island in Croatia means a few thing: sailing, secluded beaches, cultural sites, wine, and nightlife! It's just 50 minutes by ferry from Split, making the perfect addition to your itinerary.

Zagreb, CROATIA - we knew we'd be back in Croatia after our first trip Dubrovnik. This capital city was always on the radar, but we struggled to fit it in due it's northern position and PTO days. The solution: rent a car and add a stop in Plitvice Lakes National Park in route to the Dalmatian Coast (+ unused PTO from quarantine).

Nice, FRANCE - My curser was hovering over the flight to Nice on the same day France opened its borders to Americans. Armed with my double vaccination card, flexible cancellation Airbnbs, and BinaxNOW Covid tests for our flight back to the US, we packed up and said "Au revoir." Finally...back to Europe after 18 months... I cried a little..

San Juan, PUERTO RICO - How am I just now sharing my love for the Island of Enchantment? I'm a huge "reggaetonera" and have been listening to music out of this small island for over 15 years now, before it hit mainstream. As a US territory, American tourists don't need passports to travel here, but once you land you'll definitely feel like you left the country.