Trains The Amtrak Roomette Experience Sophie, March 21, 2024April 3, 2024 While traveling home from Colorado on our USA Rail Pass, we decided that we wanted to travel non-stop instead of staying overnight in Chicago and Washington. Our first choice was to get a hotel in Chicago so that we could shower and feel fresh for the next day of travel,… Continue Reading
Trains California Zephyr Here We Come! Sophie, March 21, 2024April 3, 2024 My husband has always wanted to take a train trip, so, after finding ourselves in Colorado, we decided to explore our options with Amtrak. To book a room all the way home would have really stretched us, so I looked into coach. I actually had read somewhere that coach seating… Continue Reading
Hotels We Scored Big with the Priceline App Sophie, March 9, 2024April 3, 2024 My love for Priceline was renewed with our recent impromptu trip to Colorado. Neither of us had ever been to Colorado and we decided to take a short trip. The weather was favorable, and we started looking for airline tickets for the next day. At first, I was disappointed because… Continue Reading
Airbnb AHOY! Sophie, March 7, 2024April 3, 2024 Soon after my retirement, I planned a surprise trip for our anniversary. It was a great idea; however, a hurricane started creeping up on us, so I had to spill the beans and consult the hubby. I wanted to do something different and since my husband loves sailboats, I found… Continue Reading