On our recent Florida escape, I dropped Justin off for a couple of hours of seaside bliss at the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course while I ran off for a lunch date with a friend. What started as a simple plan to squeeze in some golf turned into one of the most memorable stops […]
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There’s something almost magical about driving from Key Largo to Key West along the famous Overseas Highway. In December 2025, we experienced this iconic 113-mile stretch of U.S. Route 1, and it lived up to every bit of its reputation as one of America’s most scenic drives. A Road Built on Dreams and Determination The
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Holiday time is all around us, but when traveling to a warmer region, I find it harder to get into the holiday spirit when I’m wearing shorts and looking at palm trees. Sometimes, the best travel moments are found serendipitously. This particular adventure started not with a detailed itinerary, but simply by driving past a
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Key West is more than just the end of U.S. 1—it’s a pocket-sized island crammed with more history, literary legends, and iconic bars than almost anywhere else in the country. Planning a full three-day escape (plus 2 travel days) here requires a good strategy, balancing the must-see historical tours with the necessary Key West traditions,
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There is something truly inspiring about the diversity of our National Parks, Monuments, and Lands. From towering mountains to deep canyons, our country offers an incredible array of landscapes. Our recent trip to Key West gave us a chance to check one of the most remote and unique parks off the list: Dry Tortugas National
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When we started planning our Key West trip, I stumbled upon the Key Lime Pie Walking Tours. At first, I was intrigued—a guided tour dedicated entirely to this iconic Florida dessert? Sign me up! But when I saw the price tag, especially after we’d already splurged on other tours, we decided to create our own
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Our a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC, about this time last year, was a chance to visit some younger friends and check out a town my sister enjoyed. Upon arrival, I was surprised with the cold weather! Despite the palm trees and sunshine, it was far colder than we expected, even in November, necessitating an
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For our anniversary, we decided on a week-long escape to southern Alabama, splitting our time between the historic port city of Mobile and the sandy beaches of Gulf Shores. We love a trip balanced with history, local brews, and great food—and this Southern Alabama adventure delivered perfectly. We ended the week feeling truly refreshed and
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Like many of our trips, we love to eat local, so eating & drinking in Mobile was no different. We found a fantastic blend of high-end Southern cuisine, casual dining spots recommended by locals, and some breweries. Let us share the 6 Restaurants & 2 Breweries we went to. Click here to check out our
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Our recent trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama, promised days of sun-kissed relaxation on its incredibly soft, sugar-white sands. However, Mother Nature had other plans for one of our mornings, greeting us with unseasonably chilly temperatures and blustery winds that made a beach day less than ideal. But true adventurers know that a change in plans
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Justin and I love a good historical tour, and a retired World War II battleship sounded like the perfect way to spend a couple of hours. The official website for the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama, suggested setting aside at least 2.5 hours, but in our usual optimistic fashion, we thought we
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Pensacola Day Trip: How to Maximize 24 Hours of History and Adventure with two places to eat Sometimes, the best adventures are the ones that pack a punch, and our recent Pensacola Day Trip was exactly that. In just 24 hours, we traded a lively street festival for a lighthouse climb and finished with a
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Savannah, Georgia, with its moss-draped oaks, elegant squares, and palpable Southern charm, practically begs to be explored at a leisurely pace. So, on a recent sunny day, we opted for a Savannah Bike Tour, and it turned out to be the perfect way to soak in the city’s unique atmosphere and rich history. We chose
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We visited the Kennedy Space Center in 2022 and was fascinated by the exhibits, wouldn’t it be neat to watch a launch? When it turned out that a rocket launch would be happening when we were in the general area, I knew that we had to go to watch. It was the SpaceX Falcon 9
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The allure of striking it rich, of unearthing a sparkling treasure from the earth, is a deeply human one. That’s what drew us to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, the only diamond-bearing site in the world open to the public where you can dig for your own gems! Armed with rented shovels, screens,
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From where were were staying in Florida, Kennedy Space Center was about 1 hr 45 minutes away. Since Justin and I both enjoy history and exhibits and learning, we thought a day trip there would be a fun day. This long day was packed with history, inspiration, and a tangible sense of being right at
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