Category Archives: Hotels

Wanna Get Away? Think Aruba

Posted on April 19, 2014 by venesueca

Last weekend, I promised myself that if I did all the laundry, I could work on my blog. Yes, I sometimes have to bribe myself like a three-year-old. And yes, it really does work. Except that by the time I finished … Continue reading →

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Niagara Falls: Words of Wisdom

Posted on March 23, 2014 by venesueca

On our road trip back from Green Lake, Wisconsin, we decided to take a spontaneous detour to visit Niagara Falls. Although the waterfalls are pretty spectacular, we learned a few things that I’d like to share with my site visitors: … Continue reading →

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Grand Cayman Getaway

Posted on March 23, 2014 by venesueca

Four nights in a tropical paradise? Total tease, but yes, please. This trip had to be one of our least planned vacations ever. Most of our “adventures” usually involve painstaking research, excessive review-reading, and lots of planning to ensure we … Continue reading →

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Green Lake, WI – Jewel of the Midwest

Posted on March 23, 2014 by venesueca

Last summer, we went on a road trip to a small town in Wisconsin called Green Lake. Upon hearing this, most people asked, “Uhhh, why Wisconsin?!” Even people IN Wisconsin asked us that, so I’ll give you a little background… … Continue reading →

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Quiet Retreat in Wine Country

Posted on March 23, 2014 by venesueca

Going for long stretches of time without a vacation can be challenging, so we try to go on short getaways to break up the work grind. Why is it sometimes more relaxing to take a couple of days off in … Continue reading →

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From Sin City to Zen City

Posted on March 23, 2014 by venesueca

Ok, I’ll be honest: Vegas is NOT one of my favorite places to visit. From the hordes of tourists gawking upwards at the flashy lights to the hordes of salesmen hawking every variety of show you can think of, Vegas … Continue reading →

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Cumberland: Modern Haven Meets Quaint Town

Posted on January 2, 2013 by venesueca

I’m sure many of you are reading the title and thinking, “Cumber-where?”… It’s definitely a small town more or less in the middle of nowhere, but it’s a great respite when you’ve been living with family for too long while … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg: Not Just for Field Trips

Posted on January 1, 2013 by venesueca

If it hadn’t been for a dinner with friends (and admittedly a couple of margaritas), I probably never would have considered visiting Gettysburg, PA. I initially thought that was a town best left to war buffs and school field trips, … Continue reading →

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Great Getaways on the East Coast

Posted on January 1, 2013 by venesueca

Although my go-to destination for long vacations is definitely Europe, sometimes I just have to get away for a few days to recharge the mental batteries. I realize this isn’t an uncommon need, but trying to find something fun, luxurious, … Continue reading →

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Affordable Beach Town Luxury in Castelldefels

Posted on November 14, 2012 by venesueca

We took a Mediterranean cruise in October 2011, and although we enjoyed visiting Barcelona for a few days before getting on the ship, we wanted to do something a little different when we returned. After some research and recommendations from … Continue reading →

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