Wendy, Author at Empty Nesters Hit the Road

Wine Tasting In Napa Valley–Everything You Need To Know

Post author:Wendy
Post published:August 16, 2021
Post category:Travel in the USA California Napa Napa
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It had been many years since my last visit to Napa Valley, so I was beyond excited to return. I was looking forward to visiting several wineries, dining on gourmet…

7 Awesome Things To Do In Vegas Besides Gambling

Post author:Wendy
Post published:August 6, 2021
Post category:Travel in the USA Las Vegas
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What’s the first thing you think of when you hear Vegas? For many people, it’s casinos and gambling. And I must admit, I love walking through a casino. All those…

LA To San Francisco Road Trip–The Perfect Itinerary

Post author:Wendy
Post published:July 31, 2021
Post category:Travel in the USA California
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I may be biased, but I think California has the best road trips in the world. A state with nine national parks, 280 state parks, 840 miles of coastline, and…

The 6 Best Day Trips From Las Vegas

Post author:Wendy
Post published:July 16, 2021
Post category:Travel in the USA Las Vegas United States
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Jason and I love Las Vegas. In fact we really, really love Vegas. The hotels are amazing, the food is delicious, and the shows are always fabulous. I know, I…

Best Hiking Trails In Orange County For Couples

Post author:Wendy
Post published:July 4, 2021
Post category:Orange County
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Jason and I love to hike, both near and far. We’ve been hiking in Orange County, California--where we live--for over ten years. Some trails we’ve done over and over and…

9 Anniversary Trip Ideas–Planning The Perfect Celebration

Post author:Wendy
Post published:June 21, 2021
Post category:Travel Advice
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Jason and I will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary this year and we decided to book a trip to Costa Rica to celebrate. We’ll spend eight days in this…

What To Do In Newport Beach This Summer

Post author:Wendy
Post published:June 15, 2021
Post category:California Newport Beach
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Last year Jason and I moved to Newport Beach and have spent every spare moment exploring our new home. Specifically, we moved to the Balboa Peninsula, a section of Newport…

The Perfect Trip To Page Arizona

Post author:Wendy
Post published:May 31, 2021
Post category:Arizona Travel in the USA
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Earlier this year, my sister, Beth, and I took a road trip to Page Arizona. We broke up the drive with a one night stop in Las Vegas, Nevada, on…

What To Do in Paso Robles In One Day

Post author:Wendy
Post published:May 17, 2021
Post category:California Paso Robles Travel in the USA
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Jason and I have always loved the Central Coast and Central California, but for some reason, we’ve never made it to Paso Robles, a town well known for its wineries.…

10 Road Trip Tips You Need To Know

Post author:Wendy
Post published:April 18, 2021
Post category:Travel Advice
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Before 2020 I hardly ever planned a road trip. I believed that flying somewhere is the fastest way to get from point A to B, so why bother with the…

We’re Wendy and Jason Lee and we're Empty Nesters who love to travel. We're always eager to visit new countries, but we get just as excited to explore in our own backyard of Southern California.

Most of the time we travel as a couple, but when schedules permit, we also enjoy traveling as a family with our two grown children. And if friends or family can join us, that's even better!

When we travel we prioritize comfort--a nice hotel room, good food and wine, and great tours. This isn't always the cheapest option, so we've discovered plenty of travel hacks to make it possible.