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72 Hours To Go Detailed Travel Itineraries and Resources for Long Weekends
48 Hours in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Sep 22

Sep 22 48 Hours in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

Christina Minderman
Itinerary

An easy weekend getaway in the Appalachian Mountains.  Cruise along Skyline Drive, hike a rock scramble, visit a vineyard, and ride horses in an orchard.

Travel Tuesday - Plan a Fall Foliage Outing
Sep 13

Sep 13 Travel Tuesday - Plan a Fall Foliage Outing

Christina Minderman
Planning

A roundup of information and recommended resources to plan a fall foliage weekend getaway or a leaf peeping daytrip in the USA

How to Deal with a Stolen Wallet or Passport
Aug 25

Aug 25 How to Deal with a Stolen Wallet or Passport

Christina Minderman
Tips

Easy ways to prepare before you leave and deal with the banks and authorities so that it doesn't ruin your trip

6 Summer Reads to Inspire Wanderlust
Jun 29

Jun 29 6 Summer Reads to Inspire Wanderlust

Christina Minderman
Tips

Travel book recommendations for your summer reading list to prepare for or inspire future travel.

7 Tips for Smooth Flights on Southwest Airlines
Jun 27

Jun 27 7 Tips for Smooth Flights on Southwest Airlines

Christina Minderman
Tips

Easy things to do before and during your flight to ensure an enjoyable trip

72 Hours in Anchorage, Alaska
Jun 25

Jun 25 72 Hours in Anchorage, Alaska

Christina Minderman
Itinerary

Detailed itinerary for a few days of glaciers, wildlife, and Alaskan culture

What to Pack for Alaska
Jun 25

Jun 25 What to Pack for Alaska

Christina Minderman
Tips

Recommended clothing and gear to pack for Alaska or the Pacific Northwest

What Goes Into Planning An Itinerary?
Apr 4

Apr 4 What Goes Into Planning An Itinerary?

Christina Minderman
Planning

How I researched and planned a 3-day ski weekend in less than 1 day

Southern Caribbean Cruise - Basseterre, St. Kitts
Feb 18

Feb 18 Southern Caribbean Cruise - Basseterre, St. Kitts

Christina Minderman
Field Report

Adventures under the sea and history lessons on land during a day in port at Basseterre

Southern Caribbean Cruise - Rosseau, Dominica
Feb 17

Feb 17 Southern Caribbean Cruise - Rosseau, Dominica

Christina Minderman
Field Report

Snorkeling on a champagne reef and swimming with Johnny Depp in a country with true grit

Southern Caribbean Cruise - Fort de France, Martinique
Feb 16

Feb 16 Southern Caribbean Cruise - Fort de France, Martinique

Christina Minderman
Field Report

Practicing my French and enjoying the local rum punch in a former colonial hotspot

Southern Caribbean Cruise - Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Feb 15

Feb 15 Southern Caribbean Cruise - Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Christina Minderman
Field Report

Why chartering a boat for the day in the British Virgin Islands was worth every penny

Southern Caribbean Cruise - Embarkation on the Celebrity Summit
Feb 13

Feb 13 Southern Caribbean Cruise - Embarkation on the Celebrity Summit

Christina Minderman
Field Report

Arrival in San Juan, Puerto Rico and getting settled on board the Celebrity Summit

5 Things I Learned at Create & Cultivate Dallas
Feb 5

Feb 5 5 Things I Learned at Create & Cultivate Dallas

Christina Minderman
Tips

Why I kept my head down at the conference and what I took away from the experience

72 Hours in Dallas, Texas for Create & Cultivate
Jan 17

Jan 17 72 Hours in Dallas, Texas for Create & Cultivate

Christina Minderman
Itinerary

What do in Dallas, Texas to make the most of the Create & Cultivate Conference Weekend

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Quest to the Pacific Northwest - Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Aug 16

Aug 16 Quest to the Pacific Northwest - Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Christina Minderman
Field Report

A day in the city and a day in the country enjoying the sights and wildlife of Vancouver

Quest to the Pacific Northwest - Ketchikan, Alaska
Aug 14

Aug 14 Quest to the Pacific Northwest - Ketchikan, Alaska

Christina Minderman
Field Report

Admiring totem poles, salmon fortitude, and Misty Fjords in one of Alaska's iconic ports of call

Quest to the Pacific Northwest - Juneau, Alaska
Aug 12

Aug 12 Quest to the Pacific Northwest - Juneau, Alaska

Christina Minderman
Field Report

A rainy day visiting some landmarks in Juneau - Mendenhall Glacier and the Red Dog Saloon

Quest to the Pacific Northwest - Skagway, Alaska
Aug 11

Aug 11 Quest to the Pacific Northwest - Skagway, Alaska

Christina Minderman
Field Report

Exploring the former mining hub of Skagway and venturing out on the White Pass and Yukon Railroad

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