Puerto Rico – Good Times & Tan Lines

Wadi Rum – Arabian Nights and Desert Days

When you first hear of Wadi Rum, you may picture otherworldly landscapes, Lawrence of Arabia, bubble tents in the desert and an ocean of red, red sand. It’s one of those unique places that just is unlike any other and one of the original draws that put Jordan on the top of our bucket list. … Read more Wadi Rum – Arabian Nights and Desert Days

Paradise in Punta de Mita

We just returned from an amazing trip to Mexico for a friend’s wedding. The wedding was in Puerto Vallarta proper, but post-wedding, we wanted to get away for a few days and pamper ourselves at a beautiful resort. I’ve always been a huge fan of W Hotels, so everywhere I go, I try to check them out. Having had several friends recommend the W in Punta Mita, we decided to check it out ourselves.Read more Paradise in Punta de Mita

Águeda – Life in Color

If you’re looking for the most Instagramable place on earth, you make just find it in Águeda. It’s a city that has taken it’s small, charming streets and turned them into colorful works of art and brilliantly designed Instagram photo backdrops.

Portimão and the Algarve Coast

When I close my eyes and think about Portugal, Algarve is what pops into my mind. Beautiful rugged landscape reaching out over blue turquoise waters. The Algarve coastline lived up to all of my expectations and more.

Porto and the Douro Valley

I had been anticipating my trip to Portugal for some time; the rugged cliffs of Algarve, the wine of Porto, the streetcars of Lisbon. For some reason, despite Portugal being relatively easy to get to, I had never explored this beautiful country. After spending the last week there, I can tell you that it is … Read more Porto and the Douro Valley

Vieques – R and R at the W

November 7, 2012December 16, 2018Mindy

I’m writing from a ferry, heading back to the mainland of Puerto Rico after a couple of days offshore at this great little island called Vieques. My friend Kylie and I arrived three nights ago into San Juan after a long day of flying from Portland to Florida and then Florida to San Juan. We rented a car at the airport and then took the 40 minute drive to the port town of Fajardo, slept about 7 hours and then took the first ferry out to Vieques. Read more →