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Richmond, Virginia: Weekend Itinerary for a Luxury Stay

Posted 22nd March, 2019
By Alex&Bell
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Richmond, Virginia is earning acclaim for its innovative culinary scene, which pairs well with unique American history and architecture dating to the 1700’s. The state capital of Virginia was also the capital of the Confederacy during the US Civil War. From the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to the Virginia State Capitol Building and beyond, there is a lot to experience. Here are some recommendations for planning a special occasion in Richmond!

Posted in North America, USA, Virginia. Tagged couples travel, history, Hotel, Jefferson, Lemaire, Maymont, Richmond, State Capitol Building, Stella's, travel, USA travel, Virginia, VMFA

Ultimate Travel Hacks to Save Big Money

Posted 28th February, 2019
By Alex Kallimanis
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Who doesn’t love to stretch their travels further! These travel hacks will save you a lot of money on hotels and flights.

Posted in Travel Hacks, World. Tagged American Express, Chase, couples travel, credit cards, Hacking, Hilton, Marriott, Points, save money, travel, travel hacks, travel rewards cards

Tempe: A Great Base to Explore Arizona

Posted 1st February, 2019
By Alex&Bell
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Tempe, Arizona enjoys around 330 days of sunshine a year, more than anywhere else in the country. Its picturesque landscape in the Sonoran Desert is also highlighted by a fantastic southwestern culinary scene. Hayden Butte and Tempe Town Lake offer outdoor activities right in downtown Tempe. You can also take fantastic day trips to Sedona, the Apache Trail, or even closer, to nearby Papago Park and South Mountain Park.

Just 4 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Tempe is easily accessible. A light rail system connects Tempe with the airport and Phoenix, so you don’t even have to rent a car if you don’t want to drive. A winter visit to Arizona makes for an excellent reprieve from cold weather climates.

Posted in Arizona, North America, USA. Tagged Apache Trail, Arizona, couples travel, Culinary Dropout, Detours, Ghost Ranch, House of Tricks, Mission Palms, NCounter, Singh Meadows, Tempe, Tempe Town Lake, travel, USA, USA travel

2 Days in Hershey & Harrisburg, PA

Posted 25th September, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Milton Hershey founded Hershey’s chocolate company in 1894. Today a town built on chocolate welcomes visitors from around the world to experience a place where streetlights are capped with Hershey kisses. Prior to visiting Hershey, we knew about the amusement park, Hersheypark, but were unfamiliar with other great activities this family destination has to offer.

Here are our recommendations for a 2-day itinerary in Hershey and Harrisburg. This area makes for a convenient weekend getaway from nearby cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC (where we live), all of which are under a three-hour drive away.

Posted in North America, Pennsylvania, USA. Tagged Chocolate, Cocoa Kayak, couples travel, Harrisburg, Hershey's, Hotel Indigo, Pennsylvania, travel, Troegs, Trolley Works, USA, USA travel, Vineyard at Hershey

Iconic Things to Do in Chicago

Posted 9th August, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on February 10th, 2025 at 02:09 pmChicago feels more like New York than any other American destination. It’s the USA’s third largest city and pairs an impressive skyline with a diverse culinary scene. On warm days, the city’s beaches on Lake Michigan give the city a Miami vibe. If you visit Chicago for a…