How to avoid the TSA security headache

How to avoid the TSA security headache

    Why didn’t I know about this earlier?   I wanted to share one of my experiences with TSA security on a recent trip. I had a 5:30 am flight to Portland OR out of Tampa right before Hurricane Irma. I’m on of those travelers that likes to show up at least 90 minutes […]

What is a Staycation?

What is a Staycation?

The word staycation is new. Once coined, it has spread like wildfire because it describes something a lot of us have been doing all along. STAYCATION means behaving like a tourist in your hometown. It is a combination of the words STAY and VACATION. Staycation means going to your local beach, visiting the nearby theme park, […]

Mellow Bayside Community of Safety Harbor

Mellow Bayside Community of Safety Harbor

The Tampa Bay region is not necessarily known for being mellow. The area boasts plenty of nightlife, bustling tourist destinations, and endless festivals. You can, however, find peace in a variety of locations. One of those destinations is Safety Harbor, Florida. Safety Harbor seems to be a preserved slice of American history that no one […]

After the Smoky Mountains Wildfires

After the Smoky Mountains Wildfires

Smokey Mountain National Park was one my family’s favorite vacation destinations back when we all lived in the same house together. While we have each moved to our own homes, some far away, the park still resonates strongly in memories as a remarkable location. When I heard of the fires, I wondered how the area […]

What I Learned from the Lamest Ruin Site in Mexico

What I Learned from the Lamest Ruin Site in Mexico

The Yucatan Peninsula is renowned for its Mayan ruin sites that feature large pyramids, well preserved artwork, and buildings. The sites are scattered across the region within the Mexican states of Yucatan, Quintana Roo, and Campeche. The big names among those sites are Chichen Izta, Tulum, Palenque, and Uxmal. These four have risen to the top […]