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Finding a great gift for the traveler in your life can feel like a daunting task. Especially for those who seem like they have their travel gear down to a science. However, a little thinking outside the box can score … Read more
Whether you’re watching a movie, checking on directions, or just taking a few selfies, your smartphone has become an indispensable travel companion. Join us as we look at the numerous ways mobile devices can add to the fun while you’re on … Read more
The holidays have arrived, and the stress is on. In between the shopping, cooking, cleaning, I say we plan some holiday escapes to combat the all the craziness. This year I’d love to take a magical adventure. Here are 8 of my bucketlist destinations … Read more
Traveling anywhere the day before Thanksgiving is terrible. The traffic, the crowded airports… it’s miserable. Families are stressed to their max trying to make their flights, making sure the kids actually stay in tow, and someone always forgets the TSA … Read more
It’s the smell of the pine forest that I notice as I steel myself to step off the narrow wooden platform 200 feet off the ground, with nothing but a wire cable and a pair of carabiners between me and … Read more
Ask anyone if they like to travel, and you’ll almost certainly get one answer: yes! Ask the same people to describe their dream vacation, and you’ll hear a range of scenarios, from drinking umbrella-adorned cocktails by the beach at a … Read more
When I started Surf and Sunshine, I had high hopes for little ole’ me but I had no way of knowing that someday this dream job would lead me to over 22 countries in 4 years, with more being added to … Read more
It’s no secret that we at Surf and Sunshine have been bitten by the travel bug. Whether we’re exploring our home state or jetting off to places far and away, we’ve got a penchant for wandering. But all of that … Read more
I remember seeing the Atlantic Ocean for the first time as a child. I had this overwhelming feeling of serenity bubbling up within my soul. That first experience of true awe and appreciation has left me chasing that feeling. Every time … Read more
This post brought to you by Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Whether I’m traveling for business or for pleasure, I’m always looking for ways to get more … Read more
There is no dispute that the Volvo Ocean Race is the toughest offshore sailing race in the world. Known as the Everest of racing, it begins in Alicante, Spain and spans 39,379 miles (almost two laps around the equator!) with stops … Read more
The phone slips from your grasp. There is a fumble and a failed attempt at recovery, leaving your heart to rocket to your stomach at the same speed the phone falls. Suddenly, the exact material you’re standing on is either … Read more
With the creation of social media, data usage has only gone up – apps, e-mail, more uploading of images and video, etc. all require us to use more data than we ever did before. While it provides an incredible way … Read more
Our home and life is essentially fueled by Verizon, whether it be awesome 4G LTE coverage on all our mobile devices worldwide, or blazing fast Verizon FiOS internet and TV service. While most people with regular cable providers strictly use … Read more
Travel journalists have the unique opportunity to spend a great deal of time outside of the continental United States. While this does something incredible to ones sense of wanderlust, the thousands of miles we spend traveling each year can present … Read more
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, now is the time when many parents are planning a much-needed break away with their family to decompress from a busy year. While the thought of traveling for hours on end with restless children, … Read more