*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission The Azores islands are one of those yet to be discovered, off the radar, destinations with some of the most spectacular scenery you will ever see. The most well-known and most populated island, São Miguel island, is most people’s first stop on their Azores journey. …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission The Island of Flores is one of those destinations that most people have never heard of. One of the nine Azores Islands, it’s wonderfully off the grid, with a total population of 4,000 people on a small island of 143km2. This lush destination is home …
*This post contains affiliate links, so when you make a purchase I make a small commission Many years ago, my parents spent their honeymoon in the Bahamas and my mom still talks about going back. When we were deciding where our next winter getaway was going to be and the islands of the Bahamas caught our hearts and imagination. Our …
*This post contains affiliate links, so when you make a purchase I make a small commission When people visit the Pacific Northwest they often seek out the San Juans. As one of the best places to see orca whales and other marine mammals, it gets pretty busy here during the summer months. Friday Harbor, on San Juan island is a …
*This post contains affiliate links, so when you make a purchase I make a small commission Maui is one of my favorite places, full of natural beauty on land and in the water, and an absolutely beautiful Hawaiian island. I was fortunate enough to visit Maui after winning a trip through Travelocity’s Roam with the Gnome contest. This was the …
*This post contains affiliate links, so when you make a purchase I make a small commission Vancouver Island has so much to offer from its quaint towns to its glorious nature and rich heritage, there is literally something for everyone here. But British Columbia is probably best known for its outdoors mentality and laid-back attitude. To reach Vancouver Island from …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog Everyone knows Prince Edward Island for Anne of Green Gables and PEI muscles, but less people know it for its nearly empty red sand beaches and breathtaking ocean vistas. I lived in PEI for 7 years while I completed …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog The Turks and Caicos islands are great place to get away and escape the winter months. The crystal clear water, the perfect weather, and being on the beach. We went to Turks and Caicos to escape the winter and …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog Pico Island is part of the central group of nine Azores Islands and is the youngest and second largest island in the Azores archipelago and one of the most unique places on earth. With evidence of recent volcanic activity …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog São Miguel island is the largest island of the 9 that make up the Azores Islands and one of the best places to visit for hiking, great food and stunning views. With direct flights available from Europe and the …









