The Warner Bros. Studio Tour with LA CityPASS

Hailing from a city like Los Angeles, there’s always something new to discover. Believe it or not, I’ve lived in Southern California all of my life and had never been on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. When the opportunity arose thanks to LA CityPASS for […]

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Visiting LEGOLAND with the San Diego CityPASS

Before this past October, I’d been to LEGOLAND California twice. The funniest part is, it was well before I had my Mabel. I didn’t even go either time with a child. When my birthday was rolling around last month, I knew I wanted a quick […]

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Exploring with the Philadelphia CityPASS

I’m no stranger to CityPASS. Previous times I’ve used it provided me with such an in-depth look into a new-to-me place. When I was headed to Philadelphia, I was thrilled to see that they offer a Philly CityPASS and that all of my must-sees were […]

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5 Museums for Under $100: Why CityPASS is the way to see Atlanta

I don’t know about you, but I love visiting museums. During my recent excursion to Atlanta, I was struck at how many exhibits and tours there were to enjoy. As staying on a schedule and budget is always the goal, the Atlanta CityPASS helps you […]

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MATPRA Conference: 5 Mid-Atlantic Regions to Visit

I’ve been in this online writing “world” for over a decade. Despite that, it had been a while since I’d attended a conference. I was selected to attend MATPRA, the Mid-Atlantic Travel Public Relations Alliance’s annual conference for travel media professionals. Gathering this year in […]

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The Blue Ridge Mountains to San Diego: Fall 2024

It’s already the middle of August. The temperatures continue to rise here in SoCal but that isn’t stopping the parade of pumpkin spice and harvest decor coming in. This has been an exceptionally good summer of activities and enjoying precious days with my Mabel. We’ve […]

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An Island Getaway at Paradise Point Resort in San Diego

I love any chance to get away to San Diego. I’ve been fortunate to stay at a variety of hotels in the area over the years. My latest stay may just have been the most unique of them all. And certainly took the term “getaway” […]

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A Summer Visit to Atlanta, Georgia

It was a hot and humid afternoon in Georgia. Atlanta, to be exact. By humid, I mean it. I was a sweaty mess as I walked to the botanical gardens and wondered, how the heck do the Georgia locals deal with this? I also wondered why I […]

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The 2021 IFWTWA Conference: 5 Reasons to Attend

(Editor’s Note: Due to the ongoing risk factors of COVID-19, IFWTWA has decided to post pone the 2021 conference. Please visit their website to stay up to date for news on the 2022 conference. -Mary) Who remembers my trips with the IFWTWA Conference? Since joining […]

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Springtime (and Beyond) in Washington: 7 Cities to be on your Radar

Some trips I’ve been on have left a lasting impression. When I flew to Seattle for the IFWTWA 2018 Conference, it was my first time in the state of Washington. Having long heard how beautiful and healing the Pacific Northwest is, I was expecting to […]

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5 Museums to Visit at San Diego’s Balboa Park

What’s not to love about San Diego? With an average temperature 75 degrees, San Diego has an abundance of experiences for locals and visitors alike. I discovered this even more so on a recent solo road trip to the California city. While I’ve only been […]

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A First Time Visit to Seattle

No matter what you’re looking for in a getaway, you can find it in Seattle. With diverse neighborhoods, fantastic food and some of the best museums I’ve visited, Seattle is filled with options for everyone. I arrived in Seattle, which had long been on my […]

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