Welcome! We’re Janice and George
We’re award-winning travel writers, fortunate to have traveled to all 7 continents. From cruising the Med in style to exploring Mexico (our 2nd home), come and discover hidden gems, boutique hotels and the best travel tips from around the world! Meet us.
The latest travel inspiration!
31 Best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta: Gourmet to cheap!
From food as art to delicious shrimp tacos, Puerto Vallarta is a culinary hotbed! We love these top Puerto Vallarta restaurants (in all price ranges).
82 Super cool + fun facts about Hawaii!
You can mail a coconut from Molokai. Gambling is illegal. And there’s a forbidden island! These are just some of the intriguing Hawaii facts you’ll want to know before your trip.
Puerto Vallarta vs Cabo San Lucas: Which Mexico hot spot is better?
How to choose betweeen Puerto Vallarta and Cabo? PV is lush and jungly, while Cabo has a desert landscape. PV feels more Mexican, while Cabo has more uber-deluxe resorts. Discover the differences, so you pick the best vacay for you.
Luxury hotel reviews
20+ Best hotels in Cabo, Mexico (boutique, 5-star and luxury)
The 5-star hotels in Cabo San Lucas are among the most deluxe in the world; the boutique hotels are cool too. (Pssst! Discover where the celebs like to bed down.)
25+ Romantic hotels with private in-room pools in the USA
For a luxury getaway, check out our list of the best hotels with private pool suites in the USA. In Chicago and the Poconos, the pools are actually in the room too!
Where to stay in Mallorca: Best areas + 15 enchanting hotels
Don’t just pick one place to bed down in Mallorca. Different areas offer different experiences. You want to enjoy Palma, the mountains and the beach! Here are 15 top hotels, from castles to charming fincas (farm estates).
“You can shake the sand from your shoes, but not from your soul.”
~ Anonymous
Beach escapes
35+ Most beautiful beaches in the world to visit
Daydreaming of a gorgeous beach to escape to? See the world’s prettiest and most stunning beaches – from Hawaii and the Caribbean to Thailand and Greece.
Cabo vs Cancun: Which is better for a Mexican holiday?
Cabo or Cancun? Cabo is desert-like. Cancun is tropical. Cabo’s beaches are colder for swimming. But seaweed on Cancun’s beaches can be icky. We dish on the differences between Cabo and Cancun, so you can decide which is right for you.
Chic Greek: Mykonos beach hotels and travel guide
Things to do in Mykonos? Tour ancient Delos. Chill on sybaritic beaches. Get lost in the town. And love your hotel! These 5 Mykonos beach hotels are the best places to stay on the glam Greek island.
Most popular posts
18 Top things to do in colorful Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Simply wandering the colorful cobblestone streets is one of the best things to do in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. The fortified old city is only some seven square blocks, so it’s easy to see in a day.
Maui vs Kauai: Which Hawaiian island is best for you?
Maui vs Kauai: Which is better? Maui is more sophisticated, with better beaches. Kauai has Jurassic Park scenery and is perfect for adventure-loving travelers. But they’re both Hawaiian island paradises.
Discover 55 amazing things to do in Mexico
Discover 55 awesome things to do in Mexico! Snorkel at the Cancun Underwater Museum. Shop for silver in Taxco. Taste mezcal in Oaxaca. See a different side of Mexico on your next Mexican vacay.
Beautiful overwater bungalows in Bora Bora: How to choose?
There’s something deliciously sensual about Bora Bora’s overwater bungalows. The Four Seasons is a splurge. Le Bora Bora is new. The Conrad has cool hammock decks. See the pros and cons for the best resorts.
A local’s guide to the 23 best things to do in Victoria, BC
We have great restaurants, parks (can you say Butchart Gardens?) and attractions. Check out our insider guide to the best things to do in Victoria, BC!
25 Epic things to do in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Over the years, we’ve discovered amazing things to do in Cabo San Lucas. Whale watching. Hiking the Pedregal. Visiting Flora Farms. And…
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