The bright light at the end of winter is the thought of summer vacations and getaways. After you book that fabulous vacation/getaway, download a great travel app that will make your vacation fun and fabulous. Here are our picks for three must have travel apps for your upcoming vacations. Are we there yet?! Described as the ‘superhero’ of navigation apps, ‘Waze’ has … [Read more...]
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Five of the Summer’s Hottest Music Festivals that Are Great for Both Couples and Singles
Spring has finally arrived and that means summer is close behind. Along with vacations to exotic destinations, summer is known for fabulous music festivals. To help you plan your summer, here are our top picks for summer’s hottest festivals in great destinations. Here are our top festival picks for Summer 2015: Soul Beach Music Festival May 20th-25th. Named one of the … [Read more...]
3 Fabulous Spring Break Destinations You Won’t Want to Leave!
We are counting down the days to the official first day of spring. A lot of us deserve a fabulous spring break vacation simply because we’ve had to deal with one of the worst winters on record. The sun and warm weather will definitely make your spring break vacation wonderful. What would make it fabulous? A beautiful destination with an equally gorgeous beach! To help … [Read more...]
4 Spring Break Tips When Your College Student Doesn’t Want to Come Home
In several parts of the country it’s hard to believe that spring is coming. The calendar says that the first day of spring is actually Friday, March 20th. As I look out over my balcony and see the snow and ice falling, I am a little skeptical. Spring will hopefully bring with it warm weather and fabulous spring break destinations. Parents of college students have … [Read more...]
3 Must Visit Black History Sites!
In addition to February being the month to celebrate love, it’s also the month that everyone recognizes the contributions African Americans have made to the history of our country. February is ‘Black History’ month and when we normally think of black history month, they’re a few sites that always come to mind. For example, since the dedication ceremony, the Martin Luther King, … [Read more...]
Book One of These Top 3 Destinations to Celebrate “Black Love Day”
‘Black Love Day’ (February 13th) and ‘Valentine’s Day’ (February 14th) are fastly approaching and there’s still time to plan a special surprise for your sweetheart. What’s the best romantic surprise? A romantic getaway! Everyone loves a weekend getaway especially a romantic one with just you and your boo! To help we’ve put together a list of the top cities in the country, … [Read more...]
3 Must Have Apps for Your Next Road Trip!
We’ve all decided to travel more in 2015. Our vacation funds have been started and a fabulous vacation is definitely in our near future. Roadtrips are great starts to any vacation and to help you enjoy your road trips this year, we’ve discovered a few apps that will help keep you happy along the way. There’s one thing that can stop a road trip in its tracks…traffic! There’s … [Read more...]
Will You Take the Travel Gratitude Challenge?
Everyone is in resolution mode and “this is the year to do things differently and better” mindset. Are you extending your resolution mode to your travels this year? We want this to be the year of gratitude in travel. We challenge you to add one important thing to your travels this year. It’s not a new gadget, app or piece of luggage. We want to encourage you take the ‘travel … [Read more...]
Saving for a Vacation Can Be Easy with These 3 Tips!
If you’ve made the ‘New Years’ resolution to travel in 2015, you’re not alone. There are a few things you’ll have to put into action to actually save for a vacation in 2015, but you can do it! The vacation of your dreams is waiting but there’s one crucial thing that you have to do to successfully save for your vacation and that’s change your mindset. By changing your … [Read more...]
What Can You Do if There’s a Flight Crisis?
The holidays are winding down and for some that includes traveling back home or to another holiday destination by flight. There’s risk involved with all travel that an accident or crisis will occur. Sadly family and friends of passengers on Air Asia flight QZ8501 are now dealing with the unthinkable, the fact that the plane carrying their loved ones went missing on Sunday … [Read more...]
5 Final Holiday Flying Tips to Keep You Stress Free!
It’s here! We are days away from the biggest holiday of the year and one of the busiest travel days of the year. Christmas Eve is going to be the busiest shopping and travel day of the year. It’s a fact that no one can deny and we have a few final tips to help you navigate the busiest travel day of the year and remain stress free. Plan ahead. Get ahead of the game and … [Read more...]
What Happens When You Miss Your Cruise?
Earlier this year we hosted our very first marriage cruise. The 2014 BMWK Marriage Cruise was an awesome mix of marriage education, fun and connecting with like-minded couples. But during the cruise we also found out what happens when you miss your cruise. Now, this didn't happen to us, but it did happen to one of our couples. And it could have easily been us since my wife … [Read more...]
Our 3 Must Have “Favorite Things” Travelers Edition
We don’t want to put any pressure on you but there are only 9 days left to complete your holiday shopping! We’re here to help you with great gift and stocking stuffers options for the traveler in your family. Here are a few of our favorite things, travelers edition. You, your spouse and depending on the age of your kids probably have a smartphone and tablet to call your … [Read more...]
4 Favorite Holiday Attractions that Guarantee Family Fun!
The holiday season is in full swing. We’ve all recuperated from our fabulous Thanksgiving dinners and being up all night and day shopping on Friday. You’ve probably already decided where Christmas dinner will be and what time you’ll surprise the kids with their gifts. Have you decided how the kids will spend their holiday break? After dinner at Grandma’s house and the after … [Read more...]
5 Important Holiday Road Trip Travel Tips!
It’s here! The first of our big holidays is just days away. Everyone is busy doing their last minute food shopping to get ready for Thanksgiving. If you’re not cooking more than likely you’re driving to see family and to celebrate the holiday. Here are a few tips to help you get ready for your road trip: Ensure the family car is road trip ready! If you’re not renting … [Read more...]