Check Spring Break seaweed forecast before heading to beach

Posted on March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 by Heidi Schmidt

The suitcases are packed, and Spring Break has finally arrived! The only thing that can ruin your beach vacation plans now are rainy forecasts and the sight of seaweed floating just offshore. The surge of Sargassum Seaweed on the sand... continue the journey

Save $5000 On A Vacation To Hawaii

Posted on November 4, 2018July 10, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

What if I told you, it’s possible to save $5000 on your dream vacation to Hawaii? Interested?? I did it, in just a few easy steps! The decisions didn't downgrade our vacation at all ... and did I mention it... continue the journey

One Day In Barcelona

Posted on August 24, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Barcelona is like no other place I’ve visited. The city is full of amazing art and architecture. It shares a fresh energy and vibe. There are signs of artists like Antoni Gaudí and Salvador Dali at nearly every turn. [caption... continue the journey

One Day In Rome

Posted on August 22, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

The Colosseum. The Roman Forum. The Vatican! Add them up and they equal an amazing day in the buzzing city of Rome. The thought of everything we wanted to see in one day kinda made me panic. This was my... continue the journey

Free Time In Florence

Posted on August 17, 2017May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance. You can tell, even centuries later. Open minds and classical art. It what the city stills offers today. But visiting this beautiful city also comes with a big price tag -- unless you're... continue the journey

One Day In Naples

Posted on August 6, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Pompeii, The Amalfi Coast, and the place where pizza was invented -- all in one day? You won't be in any one location for long, but it is possible. Here's how we did it. The husband and I knew it... continue the journey

One Day In Mykonos

Posted on August 4, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Live like the rich and famous for a day by cruising the Aegean Sea on a private yacht. Ummm, yes please! The description of this option sounded heavenly and exactly the break we needed after our day of extreme heat... continue the journey

Free Time In Athens

Posted on August 4, 2017July 10, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

The economy in Greece is struggling. People living there pay 60% of their wages to the government. More than half! But that doesn't mean you're going to get a break on the price of vacationing there. It's not one of... continue the journey

One Day In Athens

Posted on August 3, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

A trip to Greece with a stop in Athens has been on my bucket list for years. From the sights to the food, it turned out to be as amazing as I expected. It was also SO MUCH HOTTER than... continue the journey

One Day In Montenegro

Posted on August 3, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

I consider myself a fairly well-traveled person. That's why I'm embarrassed to actually admit this ... I didn't know Montenegro existed until we started planning this trip! I guess since I didn't know about Montenegro, I didn't have any preconceived... continue the journey

Sorely Disappointed In St. Thomas

Posted on July 20, 2017May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Don't let the headline fool you. St. Thomas is just as sunny as the rest of the Caribbean. That's not my complaint with the island. It's just that the other locations in the Caribbean I've visited are so amazing. U... continue the journey

One Day In The Bahamas

Posted on July 20, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

I've been to the Bahamas several times. Each time's been slightly different. The first time was to a cruise ship's private island. We had an amazing day of water sports planned. Ha ha ha! Boy, were we gonna be disappointed!... continue the journey