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How to Find Carmel by the Sea Fairytale Cottages

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Touring the many charming Carmel by the Sea Fairytale Cottages is a great way to enjoy the lovely city. The town itself is located off the coast of Northern California just about an hour and a half South of San Francisco.

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Best 10 Denver Sites to See During Your Visit

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Denver is our favorite city and we wanted to put together a quick list of the best Denver Sites to see. We wanted to provide a list of a few FREE places to visit and some paid places to check out. Plus all the locations for nature lovers.

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Best Two Days in Joshua Tree National Park

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Looking for a great way to spend the perfect two days in Joshua Tree National Park? You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking to explore this unique outdoor landscape.

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The Perfect Two Days in Monterey Bay California

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If you are ever in the Northern California area, I highly suggest not to miss this place. It is a beautiful coastal town with amazing views, unique landscape and a laid back vibe.

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Gorgeous Carmel by the Sea Vacation Rentals

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My ultimate dream is to stay in a fairy tale cottage in Carmel on my next visit. And I found several gorgeous AirBNB Stays that are absolutely storybook dreamy and romantic.

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How to Spend Two Days in Carmel by the Sea

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We spent a lovely two days in Carmel by the Sea, California this Fall of 2020. Carmel-by-the-Sea is the official name of this quaint little coastal town in Northern California. Isn’t that the cutest thing?

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8 Gorgeous New Orleans AirBNB Stays

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Staying in a New Orleans AirBNB is the best way to experience a trip to the Big Easy. There are many lovely hotels and inns to stay at in the wonderful city of New Orleans. But sometimes staying in an AirBNB provides an authentic charm to your vacation.

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Best Self-Guided New Orleans Foodie Tour

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A self-guided New Orleans Foodie Tour is the best way to enjoy a weekend trip in this incredible city. Don’t miss out on a sampling of all the fantastic flavors of Nola. An abundance of Cajun/Creole and fusion cuisine continuously caters to the millions of visitors that visit each year.

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Perfect 3 Day New Orleans Weekend Guide

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Welcome to a relaxing and entertaining guide to the perfect New Orleans Weekend. If you enjoy boozing, partying and all-nighters, then this guide probably isn’t for you. However, if you enjoy history, sight-seeing and the vibrant delights of this old Southern city, then you’ve come to the right place.

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Ultimate Guide to Big Bear Summer Activities

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One of our favorite things that we look forward to is going up to the mountains to enjoy some of Big Bear Summer Activities! Big Bear Lake is only 1.5 hours away from where we live in Southern California out of the Los Angeles area.

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Guide to a Key West Girls Weekend Getaway

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Need the perfect Key West Girls Weekend Getaway? Sometimes it’s just nice to get away with all your gal pals, right? Key West is the perfect spot for a tropical getaway within the US.

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2025 UPDATE

The last few years has hit my family hard.  My beloved dog passed away from a stroke.  My husband was diagnosed with liver disease.  My mental health has been in distress. My dad had a massive stroke last year.  And now 2025 started with crazy wild fires and evacuations.  My other dogs are getting too old to be left behind at home while we travel.  So we have to re-strategize and take turns solo-traveling somehow.  I hope everyone else is enjoying the new year so far!

Stay Safe & Healthy everyone!

About Me

Hi, I’m Patti and I'm from Southern California. I'm an animal lover who enjoys travel, nature, good food, fun times and new experiences.  I like to venture out of the mundane world and explore the wonderful things that surround us every day. If you're like me, I welcome you to join me as we venture into the great wide world and resist the mundane. I hope to help provide great suggestions and help my readers plan their next adventure!
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