Budgeting, Finances, Travel, Travel Tips Thursday

Travel Tips Thursday – Hotwire.com

So maybe this isn’t so much a “tip” as it is a statement about how awesome Hotwire.com is for renting a car. If you don’t use Hotwire a lot, Hotwire.com offers discounted rates on flights, hotels, and cars because they don’t reveal the details until after your reservation is confirmed. I’ll be honest that reserving… Continue reading Travel Tips Thursday – Hotwire.com

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Guilt Trips

About a week before the long anticipated vacation begins, the good anxiety starts to set in. You know the feeling, the itinerary is finalized, tickets and reservation confirmations are printed, travel documents are gathered, and the list of things to do before you leave is long, including: the necessary late night shopping trips for last-minute… Continue reading Guilt Trips

Budgeting, Finances, Travel

The Magic of Budgeting

My husband and I travel frequently, and the truth is, we are able to do so because of our budget (and maybe because of my slight paranoia that there’s too many places to see and not enough time to explore). Finances scare a lot of people. Taking a cold hard look at how much you… Continue reading The Magic of Budgeting

DIY, Hawaii, Kauai, Travel

I love you from here to Kauai

Kauai holds a special place in my heart. It is one of the prettiest islands that I have ever visited, and there's a mystery about this island that draws you in and leaves you wanting more. Kauai is not as touristy as some of the other Hawaiian islands, which adds to its charm. There are… Continue reading I love you from here to Kauai

Travel, Travel Tips Thursday

Travel Tips Thursday—Kayak.com

Have you heard of Kayak.com? I'm sure that most people have heard of Kayak.com, but if you haven't, Kayak is an awesome travel search engine that you must know about. Their motto is “search one and done.” I use Kayak every single day and I have to say that I am very impressed with this… Continue reading Travel Tips Thursday—Kayak.com