I was starting to think about our holiday destination and knew I wanted something more lowkey, especially coming off such a big trip to Japan. I still had a companion pass to use, which made the Caribbean an easy starting point. I remembered seeing the Junkanoo festival when I was in Bermuda, and it immediately caught my attention. Since the Bahamas are relatively close and Donnell had never been, the…
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Around the World in Reality: Japan
Originally, I was planning a trip to Antarctica to reach my seventh continent in celebration of turning 40. If you have ever looked into planning a trip to Antarctica, you know it can become overwhelming very quickly, and I am not usually someone who gets…
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Around the World in Reality: Back to Costa Rica
After a busy fall semester, I decided to sneak in a quick trip before our next extended adventure. During my usual search, I came across an amazing points deal on Delta to Costa Rica. It was likely because it was still the rainy season, although…
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Around the World in Reality: Mexico City, Mexico
With our big trip to East Africa this summer, I had not prioritized Labor Day weekend travel. Once I saw how the football schedule lined up, I started looking at options. One of the things I love about our airport is the growing list of…
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Around the World in Reality: East Africa
Africa is always on our list, but it takes a real effort to prioritize because of the distance and costly flights. So, we decided to make it a key part of my 40th birthday celebration. Donnell has wanted to do a gorilla trek for a…
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Around the World in Reality: Barbados
Since my best friend and I both turned 40 this year, we knew it was the perfect excuse for a girls’ trip! We started comparing destinations back in January and ultimately chose Barbados over the Cayman Islands. Barbados had always intrigued me. It first caught…
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Around the World in Reality: Bermuda
In Fall 2024, RDU announced that BermudAir was coming to Raleigh. I’d had my eye on visiting Bermuda for some time, but I hesitated due to Delta’s flight schedule. With this new development, I was excited. What would have been a seven-hour journey could now…
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Around the World in Reality: Caye Caulker, Belize
Belize had been on my radar for a while. Friends and colleagues always spoke highly of their time there. With my 40th birthday approaching, it felt like the perfect destination to celebrate such a milestone. I decided on Caye Caulker, a small island off the…
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Around the World in Reality: San Salvador, El Salvador
Since 2023, we’ve made it a tradition to travel during the week of Valentine’s Day. It’s worked well with both of our schedules and has become something we look forward to each year. Our main criteria for choosing a destination are warm weather and a…