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Virgin Hotels Dallas – For the Young (and hip) at Heart
Here is it, our first mini-blog dedicated to one and only subject. Virgin Hotels Dallas. We have heard so many amazing things about the Virgin Hotels and Virgin product line. But we have never flown Virgin Atlantic Airlines, or been on a Virgin Voyage (not yet, but we want to and plan to, so slip us a little discount there Virgin fam, we are dying to come check you out), we are new to the Virgin properties. And so far, Richard Branson has not invited us to stay on his private island. Virgin Virgins you might say. Sister Side Note (ssn) – Virgin properties have the reputation for being young…
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Oh Hey Kihei – Our First Stop in Maui
Kihei, Maui from a non-Hawaii obsessed traveler. Maui was never ever on my bucket list. I know people live and die for their Hawaiian vacations, but for me it’s always been a meh, kind of destination. However, for our anniversary we scored a killer flight deal to Maui. Of course we jumped on it to find out what all the fuss was about. Bonus was that my niece and her husband were booked to be there during our stay. Thus turning it into a little mini-family getaway. And Peggy was coming along to help watch the grandbaby, so we were off. Pat and I decided if we were doing a “most…
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Singapore Layover – Get Out and See Some Amazing Sights
One of the most common routes from North America to Southeast Asia runs through Singapore’s Airport, Changi (SIN). So if you find an option to fly through Singapore, take the opportunity to book an extended layover! Changi International Airport in Singapore is consistently ranked by travelers as a favorite, with good reason. It has been named Best Airport in the World by multiple publications (Conde Nast, Travel & Leisure, Business Traveler and more), multiple years. In fact, the current award count is 649! Singapore Changi Airport If your Singapore layover is less than 6 hours, best to stay put and enjoy the amenities the airport has to offer. Changi amenities…
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Maui Helicopter Tour – Possibly the Best Thing I’ve Ever Done
A helicopter flight had long been on my bucket list. To make it really “worth it”, it had to be someplace stunningly beautiful and inaccessible by ground transportation. So when my daughter asked us to come to Hawaii with them this spring, I knew the time had come. I was booking a Maui Helicopter Tour! Researching Maui Helicopter Tours As usual, you know I did my research! There are a few helicopter tour operators and they each offer multiple destinations and durations. With a perfect safety record, fantastic reviews, and Maui’s only doors-off helicopter, I opted for Air Maui Helicopter Tours. The doors-off helicopter really sold this for me. If…
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Olympic National Park – Our Overdue Trip to the Rainforest
Peggy’s new grandbaby was born in Seattle in late October. While she was in town, we took this opportunity to finally check the Olympic National Park off our bucket list. It is downright embarrassing that we have lived in Washington State most of our lives (since we were 7 & 8 years old!) and have never been to the Olympic National Park (ONP). This shame has been rectified, and it was amazing. Located on the Olympic Peninsula in upper left Washington State, the gateway to the ONP is really Port Angeles. There are several lodges and resorts closer to the park as well as Airbnb rentals and camping. Sister Side…
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Tri-Cities – Come for the Wine; Stay for the Sunshine
The time has come to share with you about our own hometown, the Tri-Cities, Washington. This is where Sisbehaving all began…. Tri-Cities are Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick, with a quiet nod to the outlying areas of West Richland and Benton City. The cities are located in Eastern Washington, the sunnier, arid side of the state. An easy 3.5 hours southeast of Seattle or 2 hours south of Spokane; where the Columbia River meets the Yakima and Snake Rivers. Kennewick and Richland sit adjacent to each other on the South shore of the Columbia River, and Pasco across the river to the North. With a combined population of over 300,00 it…
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Dublin, Deadly Fun (and that’s a good thing)
“When I die Dublin will be written in my heart”, James Joyce Dublin has always been a dream. However, in doing my research, not everyone is keen on the Dublin experience. Of course you hear this about many capital cities; Paris, London and Rome come to mind. Many travel bloggers turn up their noses and prefer to head out to other destinations around Ireland. Others love this city. I needed to find out for myself. Arriving in Dublin I arrived in Dublin via train after an exhilarating but exhausting day exploring Belfast. I had planned to grab a taxi to the hotel, Aloft Dublin City in the Liberties. But when…
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The Best of Northern Ireland – Giant’s Causeway and Belfast
After a bucket list kind of day at the Cliffs of Moher and Galway, it was an early morning start for a trip to Northern Ireland. I had no idea what to expect from Northern Ireland; people LOVE Belfast, but I did not do any research. Well, aside from chatting with my favorite bartender, Neil, at Elway’s in Denver International Airport. He is from Belfast and gave me a couple of pointers. However, before I get to Belfast, there is a must-see destination to visit first: Giant’s Causeway. Northern Ireland and Giant’s Causeway For those that haven’t heard of it, The Giant’s Causeway is a dramatic natural wonder that is…
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A Whirlwind Visit to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway
Is this a traditional or ideal travel post? No. Would I recommend this specific route? No. Would I say we spent enough time in any particular location? No. Do I feel like we packed as much into the short amount of time we had? Absolutely, yes! It was an incredible, whirlwind trip that tested the limits of my planning skills. In a nutshell, it was a loop from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher to Galway to Belfast and back to Dublin. This first post covers the Cliffs of Moher and Galway leg. First Stop – Sean’s Bar I arrived in Dublin early in the morning; rested and ready to…
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Tiki, Thai, Speakeasy and Sushi – One Evening In Seattle
One Night in Bangrak (Because I wanted to title it that) Update: since the original post, we have added to our Seattle list with another must-do tiki bar and a not quite nearby speakeasy…scroll to the bottom to read about them! After a trip to the coast, Peggy and I had the fun of staying one extra night in Seattle where we “accidently” discovered a couple of new-to-us businesses. If you saw our original day drinking in Seattle blog post, you know we had previously hit quite a few spots and had an amazing time, but we were going to try to outdo that? On this particular day, we were…
