The best part of our Alaska cruise is, of course, the port stops! For our trip we will be visiting three Alaska ports of call: Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, as well as sailing through Glacier Bay. I didn't know ANYTHING about the cities we were visiting and I had to do a lot of … [Read more...] about Planning Guide: Alaska Ports of Call
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Best Cocktails for Celebrating After the Disneyland Half Marathon
I don't know about you guys, but I love booze. I love to celebrate my accomplishments with a little cocktail or champagne. New job? Celebrate with a drink. Figure out how to program the DVR? Celebrate with a drink. Finish a half marathon? Celebrate with a drink. Or several. Over … [Read more...] about Best Cocktails for Celebrating After the Disneyland Half Marathon
Planning Guide: Vancouver
Image Source: DiamondAce on Flickr, used under CC2.0 I'm so excited ... in less than ONE WEEK I'll be exploring the city of Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. My family visited British Columbia when I was very young (three years, maybe) and I don't really remember … [Read more...] about Planning Guide: Vancouver
I’m going to Alaska!
Photo source: Cruiseshopping I'm so excited that after years and years of dreaming of this trip, I am finally going on an Alaska cruise! Since Mr. BFT started his new job in March he was told he would get a summer vacation and the first thing we thought of was ALASKA CRUISE … [Read more...] about I’m going to Alaska!
Budget Fairy Tale Guide to Wine Tasting in Los Olivos
This is Part 2 of a trip report detailing a weekend getaway in Santa Barbara wine country. Leaving off from my Solvang trip report, we woke up at our hotel, Santa Ynez Marriott in Buellton, had a quick Starbucks breakfast at the hotel, and then headed out for wine tasting … [Read more...] about Budget Fairy Tale Guide to Wine Tasting in Los Olivos
