Guatemala had been on my travel list for quite some time. I’d had several friends visit over the years, and every single one came back with positive reviews. So, when I started searching for our annual Valentine’s Day getaway, I was excited to find an amazing points deal and booked it immediately.
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Around the World in Reality: Bahamas
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…
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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…