If you’re trying to start a travel blog, and family members ask for some recommendations for their upcoming trip to Los Angeles… OF COURSE, you oblige! Luckily, I was just there in the spring, so I definitely have some suggestions. When my husband mentioned he would be attending a conference in California, there was no question that he would have a stow-away! A weekend in sunny LA with no kids? Yes, please! Home Base The location was set — Scott’s meeting was at the LA Convention Center. So that immediately eliminated a big portion of my usual planning. DTLA (downtown LA) would be the home base for our fun in…
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A Day Trip to Wonderful Whistler, BC
Whether it’s a day trip from Vancouver, or you’re looking for a mountain getaway — at the end of the gorgeous Sea to Sky Highway, you will find the wonderful Whistler Village. (For more on the scenic drive from Vancouver, check out my recent post!) We were only there for about six hours, but we certainly made the most of our day trip to Whistler! Pulling into town, we followed the signs for Whistler Village and parked in Day Lot #2 which (along with Day Lot #3) seemed to be most centrally located. You must pay for parking in the summer between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm,…
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The Sea to Sky Highway in Beautiful BC
One of the highlights of our time in the Pacific Northwest was the day we spent on the Sea to Sky Highway. During my research, I read over and over that it is one of the most beautiful drives in all of North America. Perfect for Living Superlatively! After two days galavanting around Vancouver, we broke up our time in the city with a day trip to Whistler, BC on Highway 99. Most of our transportation on this trip consisted of the ferry system, but we did rent a car for this one day. It was a simple process — we had reserved ahead of time through Avis, and Scott…
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Weekend in Washington County
Two years ago, my brother and sister-in-law bought a piece of Texas history. Since then, they have spent every spare moment lovingly and meticulously restoring The Seward Plantation in Independence, Texas. My husband is especially thrilled with their purchase because he loves a good project. It has been so much fun to be a part of the transformation, and our family often spends the weekend in Washington County enjoying all it has to offer. A little bit of Texas history Washington County is considered the birthplace of Texas. On March 2, 1836, fifty-nine delegates met along the Brazos River to declare independence from Mexico and draft the constitution of the…
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Less than 24 Hours in Austin
Lucky us! My husband had a meeting at the mothership (UT Austin) and had decided to drive this time. So Annie and I decided to jump in the car and give him some company. Although we would not spend even 24 hours in Austin, OF COURSE I had to log on to the computer to see if there was anything new and exciting in the Austin hotel scene to check out. My goal was to find a place where we could have a great dinner, watch the bats (see below), and sit by the pool while Scott worked the next day. Although technically not new (it opened last summer), The…
