by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 17, 2022 | Travel Tips & Planning
Travel is fun and exciting, but it can be expensive. However, if properly planned, there are ways to travel on just about any reasonable budget. We highly recommend that you develop a vacation travel budget and use our soon to be developed template (see our Travel...
by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 17, 2022 | Couples Travel, International Travel
Are you planning a romantic getaway to Greece? We visited Greece for the first time in 2022 on a cruise and returned for a second, more intense, land-based visit in 2024. We loved Greece so much, that we can’t believe we waited until our 70s to visit. If you...
by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 17, 2022 | U.S. Travel
There is probably no place in the United States with more charm than New England. Best time to visit is the early fall. Here are some of our favorite places to visit when the leaves start to change. Also, most of the summer crowd has returned to their homes in New...
by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 17, 2022 | U.S. Travel
There a number of great parks in South Dakota. People everywhere travel to South Dakota to see Mount Rushmore. This should be at the top of every American’s bucket list. If you make the trip, you won’t be disappointed. It is truly a wonderful site....
by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 16, 2022 | U.S. Travel
When you think of Florida, think of Florida Hidden Gems: Ringling Museum, Animal Kingdom, Bok Gardens, St. Augustine, and Winter Park. Okay, that may not be what first comes to mind. Nice weather, palm trees, the Sunshine State, South Florida, Orlando, Florida’s...
by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 10, 2022 | Accommodations & Reviews
If you are interested in learning about the differences in cruising, then you have come to the right place. Not only will we answer the million-dollar question, “Which Cruise Line is Best, Princess vs Royal Caribbean,” but we will also provide you with...
by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 10, 2022 | Travel Tips & Planning
You have landed on one of the best travel planning websites. We assume you are looking for travel planning aids, like a travel planning spreadsheet. Well, if you are looking for travel planning tools, then you are in the right place. If you are more interested in how...
by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 10, 2022 | Travel Tips & Planning
Are you looking to save money and yet still have a comfortable airline flight? Are you confused about the differences in the types of airline flights? Do you know what premium economy class means? Do you know the difference between economy class and main cabin? How...
by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 9, 2022 | International Travel
What are the best places to visit in the Caribbean? You will find them here. Or do you mean the West Indies? Also, you may wish to visit our other island specific posts: Barbados and Curacao & Bonaire. Getting to The Caribbean Islands Getting to most of the larger...
by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 4, 2022 | U.S. Travel
Colorado has some real Hidden Gems. It is a state that is popular for many activities, not just leading the charge to legalize marijuana. It has some of the best places to ski in the US and offers many year-round outdoor activities. To learn more about skiing...
by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 4, 2022 | U.S. Travel
Interested in a trip to Alaska. You have come to a great place to help you plan your trip. In this post, we will highlight a number of the best places to visit starting in Fairbanks, Alaska, the best season to travel, and the best choices to take a cruise up the...
by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 3, 2022 | Couples Travel, U.S. Travel
Las Vegas is one of the best destinations in the world for couples — it is a perfect place where romance, adventure, luxury, unique experiences, and pure fun all collide. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, planning a spontaneous getaway, or simply looking to...
by Paul Cosgrave | Dec 3, 2022 | U.S. Travel
Interested in visiting Arizona? If so, you have come to the right place. In this post we will explain the best time of year to visit Arizona, and present some of the best places in the state to visit. Best Time of Year to Visit Arizona The best time to visit Arizona...
by Paul Cosgrave | Nov 28, 2022 | U.S. Travel
We built this Seattle Travel Blog because Seattle, Washington, is a great place to visit. Assuming you want to know how many days to spend in Seattle for a perfect itinerary, then you have come to the right place. Seattle is much more than the rainy climate for which...
by Paul Cosgrave | Nov 26, 2022 | International Travel
Planning a trip to Italy? Unquestionably, it is our number one favorite place in Europe to visit, as there are many Hidden Gems all over the country. While we have visited just about every region of Italy, we find new Hidden Gems each time we visit. In fact, Italy has...
by Paul Cosgrave | Nov 26, 2022 | Activities & Experiences, International Travel
One cannot go to Europe and fail to visit the greatest art museums in the world. In this post, we highlight the museums of Europe including those in Italy (Rome and Florence), Paris, London, Spain (Madrid, Bilbao, and Barcelona), Athens and Amsterdam as our favorite...
by Paul Cosgrave | Nov 25, 2022 | International Travel
Garôta de Ipanema Background The song Girl from Ipanema or Garota de Ipanema was written by Antônio Carlos Jobim. He was a Brazilian composer, pianist, guitarist, songwriter, arranger, and singer. Antonio Carlos Jobim is considered as one of the great exponents of...
by Paul Cosgrave | Nov 25, 2022 | International Travel
What is the best time to visit Argentina? Good question. Argentina is a vast and diverse country with a range of varied climates. Essentially, Argentina is a year-round destination, and any time is a fantastic time, as there is so much to do throughout the country....
by Paul Cosgrave | Nov 25, 2022 | U.S. Travel
If you are looking for a “7 Day Itinerary New York City” or any number of days in New York City, you have come to the right place. If you are more interested in learning about Upstate New York, please check out our Finger Lakes Post. Cos is originally from...
by Paul Cosgrave | Nov 25, 2022 | U.S. Travel
If you are interested in doing “scenic road trips from San Francisco,” then you have come to the right place. San Francisco is the right place to start road trips that will head north, south and east from the famous city by the bay. In this post we will...
by Paul Cosgrave | Nov 25, 2022 | International Travel
If you are interested in visiting London, England, you have come to the right place. Why is London best known for England’s landmarks? Well, let’s start with the fact that it is the capital of England. It also has a long history dating back over 2000...
by Paul Cosgrave | Nov 25, 2022 | International Travel
Planning a trip to Canada can be a lot of fun. Canada has some of the most beautiful places in the world. Our number one choice is the Banff National Park Region and its neighboring National Park in Jasper. To visit either, it is best to fly to Calgary and either...
by Paul Cosgrave | Nov 24, 2022 | Activities & Experiences
There are many famous theaters that we love to visit. However, we really love going to “Hidden Gem Theatres,” as they say in England. Given that our overall goal with the website is to introduce you to the Hidden Gems we have found in our travels, we will...
by Paul Cosgrave | Nov 23, 2022 | Travel Tips & Planning
House care while away, here is a travel problem you may not have thought about. If you leave home as a traveler and not just a short weeklong trip, “Who takes care of your house when you are away?” Depending how long you are away, there are a number of issues to...
by Paul Cosgrave | Nov 23, 2022 | International Travel, Travel Tips & Planning
Trip Planning is the key to any successful trip. Specifically, if you are asking, “How to plan a trip to Japan or anywhere else”, you may need our help. Consequently, since Robin and I are both former business executives, each with over 40 years of...