Travel

Meet The New Chic Retreats Ambassador For 2014

January 3, 2014
To me, the magic of traveling begins the moment I walk into my intended hotel.  I am not like a lot of travelers who believe that one’s hotel experience is not of significance, since the majority of one’s journey will be spent exploring outside the hotel’s front doors.  While I...

A Photographic Look At My Adventures In 2013

December 25, 2013
Once again I began the year with the intention of slowing down, especially with my travels.  2013 was supposed to be about establishing roots in Charlotte, North Carolina with my husband, however we took every opportunity there was to travel (sometimes together, sometimes not).  While we have definitely created a home...

Review: Travel App World Around Me (WAM)

December 23, 2013
I am an app addict, thus when I was asked to review the new travel app World Around Me, otherwise known as WAM, I jumped at the opportunity.  This location based app is unlike any other and is designed to help you explore your surroundings by putting you at the center...

England & Scotland With Trafalgar: Day 7 (Part 2)

December 20, 2013
Our last stop of the unforgettable Trafalgar guided vacation just so happened to be one of my favorite experiences of the trip.  The local expert we were with in the morning continued on with us to to the nearby village of Rosslyn, where we explored the notorious Rosslyn Chapel. Famous for its associations...

England & Scotland With Trafalgar: Day 7 (Part 1)

December 16, 2013
Like every great trip, my guided vacation with Trafalgar came to an end too quickly.  Time flies when you are having fun, but it flies by even faster when you are exploring an incredible destination such as Britain.  Our final day was spent visiting some of the iconic sights in Edinburgh,...