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When I first saw the 2014 Kia Forte I couldn’t help but think “that’s a sporty little number”. The car is pure sex appeal and boy is it bold. While it’s moved up to the midsize car class, it definitely … Read more
Scottsdale is known as the “West’s Most Western Town,” immersed in Native American culture and Wild West lore. I don’t know what you look for when it comes to location in a hotel, but the W Scottsdale is in the center … Read more
In 1908 Henry Ford changed the world when the First Model T rolled off the line. He didn’t invent the car but he produced an automobile almost anyone could afford. The Model T had only 2 forward gears, a 20 … Read more
The Chicago Auto Show, taking place February 9th thru the 18th, is the nation’s largest. With nearly 1000 vehicles including Ford, Kia, Audi, BMW and more, it boasts more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space, including indoor test … Read more
Since opening in 1988, Arabian Nights is one of the most honored dinner shows in the world. Owner and CEO Mark Miller, built Arabian Nights 25 years ago, fulfilling his dream to join the greatest horses and riders under one roof. This … Read more
How many of you have dreamed of chocolate? Now, how many of you after watching “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”, wished/dreamed it really existed? Kind of a no brainer, right? Well, good news, you can visit Chocolate Kingdom in Kissimmee, FL and … Read more
When you started dreaming of a destination wedding, your dreams may have centered around white beaches, and a picture perfect setting. If rain isn’t on your approved guest list, you’ll want to consider Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the mostly tropical … Read more
Have you ever read a Nicholas Sparks’ book and wondered about the author’s choices? Why are all of his novels set in eastern North Carolina? Are you eagerly anticipating his latest novel to hit the big screen, Safe Haven? Well…in … Read more
With family spread out from Washington to New York to California to Korea the holidays always mean travel. This holiday season, we packed our bags, boarded a plane and headed to visit our family in Seattle, Washington for Christmas. Living … Read more
I’m a self proclaimed Wine connoisseur. A wonderful way to spend an evening is grilling out on the deck of our little beach house with friends. Of course, what kind of host would I be if I didn’t supply wine … Read more
“Old school”, “retro” and “vintage” are words that seem to be trending frequently these days. Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph is about an old arcade game, like the ones I grew up playing in the 80s. Watching the film was a bit … Read more
Some people are born with the most beautiful eyelashes and brows known to man. Others, cough cough, not so much. Over the years women have tried innumerable products to thicken their eyelashes and eyebrows making them appear more full and … Read more
Rick’s Cafe in Jamaica On the west end of Negril, Jamaica is the iconic Rick’s Cafe, located on a beautiful cove along the West End Cliffs. This is a great place to watch or photograph one of the best sunsets … Read more
Has your best friend been a maid of honor before? Is she getting married soon? Then you should be on the lookout for some awesome bridesmaid gift ideas to give her. We all know, the friends we ask to stand … Read more
Visiting Park City, Utah in the summer may be a little out of the ordinary for those that consider the Utah mountains a destination created for snow skiing. As someone who lives with an avid snow skier, I might have … Read more
Destination Wedding Planning Tips Planning to take the plunge miles away from home? Here are some destination wedding tips for planning your big event! Consider a Lifeline: Yes, destination weddings can be fun and fabulous but they can also be disastrous. … Read more