Azul Beach Resort Cancun: The Good, The Bad and The Smelly!

Posted on June 13, 2021June 13, 2021 by Heidi Schmidt

Sun, white sand beaches, and turquoise water draw millions of people to the Cancun area every year. It's an easy flight from most major cities and has something for everyone. I booked 5 nights at the Azul Beach Resort in... continue the journey

Review of the Mojito Bar at Azul Beach Resort Rivera Cancun

Posted on June 6, 2021June 6, 2021 by Heidi Schmidt

Cheers to vacation! If you've booked at stay at the Azul Beach Resort near Cancun, head to the Mojito Bar and ask for Oscar. MOJITOS There are 18 mojitos on the menu ... then there's the secret menu! Most are... continue the journey

4 Mistakes that will Kill your Cancun Vacation Vibe

Posted on June 6, 2021June 6, 2021 by Heidi Schmidt

You've finally arrived in Cancun, now it's time for some fun in the sun! But, there are 4 mistakes travelers make that can kill the vacation vibe before you ever leave the airport. RESEARCH THE HOTEL You've booked your hotel,... continue the journey

Digital Passport Options and Why Traveling Will Require One

Posted on February 25, 2021February 24, 2021 by Heidi Schmidt

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A new app that will travelers keep track of documents in a post pandemic world could be available in a matter of weeks, according to the International Air Transport Association. The app is also called a... continue the journey

Millions Traveling This Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 by Heidi Schmidt

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Millions of Americans are traveling this week ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The CDC recommends canceling your travel and enjoy Thanksgiving virtually this year. As many as 50 million people are ignoring that advice, according to... continue the journey

A Perfect Day in Porto

Posted on September 22, 2019July 10, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. Nearly 300,000 people live in the city limits. Old meets new across the city. As you stroll around, you'll find modern stores and restaurants lining narrow, cobbled streets. Porto has a very different... continue the journey

National Cheap Flight Day! … Or is it?

Posted on August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 by Heidi Schmidt

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- August 23rd is National Cheap Flight Day. It's a day that promises to offer travelers a steal on airfare. Created in 2015, National Cheap Flight Day is believed to be the day that both domestic and... continue the journey

DIY KC Ice Cream Tour

Posted on July 1, 2019July 10, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

Kansas City is known for it's barbecue ... but checking out the city's ice cream scene is the perfect way to spend a hot summer day. July is National Ice Cream Month ... and just in time for summer, Travel... continue the journey

Portuguese Egg Tarts

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Heidi Schmidt

Portuguese Egg Tarts ... or Pastel de Belém are magical and will always make me think of Lisbon. You can find them all over the country -- and around the world -- but you'll need to travel to the Portuguese Capital... continue the journey

Day Trip from Lisbon to Sintra

Posted on June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 by Heidi Schmidt

Sintra is a short 25 km ... or 15 miles from Lisbon, and if you love history and castles, it's a day trip you don't want to miss. There are several castles in the town, but the estate everyone goes... continue the journey

Yellow, red and white trolley traveling down a track in Lisbon Portugal

Free Walking Tour in Lisbon

Posted on June 15, 2019June 15, 2019 by Heidi Schmidt

I don't think you really get to know a place until you hit the streets of the city you're visiting. One of the best ways to do that is with a walking tour. These tours are offered in cities and... continue the journey

Honolulu Brewery Tour

Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 by Heidi Schmidt

Honolulu, like many other American cities, is getting into the craft beer scene. During our recent trip to Hawaii, we decided to check out what the islands had to offer. We left impressed with what we drank. We put together... continue the journey