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 reasonable flight, which usually leads us to the Caribbean or Central America. When I found a great SkyMiles deal to El Salvador, the decision was…
-
-
Around the World in Reality: Curaçao
When choosing a Christmas destination, I wanted something low-key. With our big trip to Australia and New Zealand just a month earlier, we were looking to keep this one simple. After a wonderful visit to Aruba in February, I stumbled upon a great flight deal…
-
Around the World in Reality: Auckland, New Zealand
We couldn’t fly all the way to Australia without including New Zealand in our adventure. With just a short three-hour flight from Sydney to Auckland, it was an easy addition to our itinerary and we’re so glad we made the trip. While the weather didn’t…
-
Around the World in Reality: Sydney, Australia
In my ongoing quest to visit all seven continents, I set an exciting goal to reach continent number six in 2024. With the football season responsibilities wrapping up earlier than usual, we found ourselves with the perfect window of opportunity. Seizing the moment, we decided…
-
Around the World in Reality: Return to Iceland
I typically don’t opt for travel packages, but I came across one on Icelandair that was too good to pass up. The package included flights, hotel, and two excursions, making it an unbeatable deal. As a result, we decided to return to one of our…
-
Around the World in Reality: Return to Costa Rica
In March, I visited Costa Rica for an incredible 10-day work adventure. Just over five months later, I found the perfect opportunity to return and bring Donnell along for a long weekend in this stunning country. Check out what we were able to see and…
-
Around the World in Reality: Ecuador
For many world travelers, the Galapagos is among the top five destinations on their bucket list, and that was certainly true for me. So, when I came across an irresistible flight deal to Quito, I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity. There’s something truly exhilarating…
-
Around the World in Reality: The Return to Puerto Rico
With a busy start to the second quarter of the year, we wanted to take a short getaway before the summer. I had points with JetBlue, so I decided to fly with them instead of Delta, it proved to be a great experience. We returned…
-
Around the World in Reality: Costa Rica
Embarking on this adventure, only half of the Priest household could travel, as Donnell was tied up with basketball season commitments. This trip, however, stood out from my usual experiences. Typically, I’ve been the curator of our travel escapades from start to finish. This time,…