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A Helicopter Tour In NYC–Everything You Need To Know

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 17, 2023
Post category:Travel in the USA New York
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Why You Must Take A Helicopter Tour in NYC! I’ve wanted to ride in a helicopter for a very long time. And during our recent trip to New York City,…

What To Do In Maryland

Post author:Wendy
Post published:August 18, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA
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Best Things to Do When Visiting Maryland Maryland is a fantastic vacation destination because it offers everything from modern shopping centers to remote mountain landscapes. You can find interesting places…

What To Do In Half Moon Bay–The Perfect Weekend Getaway

Post author:Wendy
Post published:July 7, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA California
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Here's what to do in Half Moon Bay. We had visited Half Moon Bay almost twenty years ago and I remember it fondly. But at the time our kids were…

The Best Old San Juan Food Tour

Post author:Wendy
Post published:June 28, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA Puerto Rico
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The Perfect Old San Juan Food Tour. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, food tours are one of the best ways to explore a new city. Food…

Ziplining in Puerto Rico–A Review of Toro Verde Adventure Park

Post author:Wendy
Post published:June 10, 2022
Post category:Puerto Rico Travel in the USA
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Your Best Option For Ziplining in Puerto Rico. I love ziplining. Speeding above the treetops suspended from a thick, steel cable is exhilarating. In fact, ziplining in Puerto Rico was…

10 Terrific Santa Fe Day Trips

Post author:Wendy
Post published:April 5, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA New Mexico
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Which Santa Fe Day Trips Should You Choose? Known as the City Different, Santa Fe is unlike any other city I’ve ever visited. The pueblo influenced architecture, the numerous historic…

Best Time To Visit Santa Fe–A Season By Season Comparison

Post author:Wendy
Post published:March 22, 2022
Post category:New Mexico Travel in the USA
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When Is The Best Time To Visit Santa Fe? Santa Fe has something to offer all year long. From skiing in the winter to multiple festivals in the summer, the…

Summer in Santa Fe

Can’t Miss Santa Fe Winter Experiences

Post author:Wendy
Post published:March 10, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA New Mexico
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What To Do In Santa Fe In The Winter? Santa Fe may not be the first place you think of to visit in the winter, but I want to change…

Sedona To Grand Canyon–The Perfect Five Day Itinerary

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 17, 2022
Post category:Arizona Travel in the USA
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Planning The Perfect Trip From Sedona To Grand Canyon. With two of Arizona’s most gorgeous sights just two hours apart, Sedona and the Grand Canyon are perfectly paired for an…

The 6 Most Romantic Hotels In Las Vegas

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 4, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA Las Vegas Nevada
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Our Selection Of Romantic Hotels In Las Vegas. At the risk of repeating myself, Jason and I love Las Vegas. This city is seriously romantic thanks to the world class…

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.