Discount Travel Secrets: America250 is here! Hi Reader, I was planning to wait until the new year to talk about this, but since some celebrations are already starting, I figured why not get a head start? You’ve probably started to hear bits and pieces about America250, but if not, here’s the quick version: next year marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and there’s going to be a huge nationwide celebration leading up to July 4th, 2026. Funny enough,...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Discount Travel Secrets: Epic US Road Trips On A Budget Hi Reader, I’m so excited to share this week’s new post with you, our American Southwest Road Trip Itinerary! This one’s extra special because it was actually our honeymoon road trip over 5 years ago. We originally planned for four weeks on the road, but after three weeks, places started to close down and we had to head home early. Since then, we’ve revisited a lot of the destinations we missed, especially in Utah and Arizona, and...
18 days ago • 3 min read
Discount Travel Secrets: Happy Halloween Hi Reader, Halloween season is officially in full swing with haunted houses, fall colors, and pumpkin spice everything! 🎃 This week, I wanted to share some Discount Travel Secrets for those of you planning a last-minute Halloween getaway (or maybe just squeezing in one more fall road trip before winter sets in). If you’re heading to spooky hot spots like Salem, MA, Sleepy Hollow, NY, New Orleans, LA, or St. Augustine, FL, here are a few quick ways to...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Discount Travel Secrets: New Itineraries! Hi Reader, It’s been a busy travel writing week around here and I’m so excited to share four brand new itineraries on the blog! Whether you’re dreaming of theme park thrills, mountain views, or a dash of Texas history, there’s something new for you to explore: 🎢 Silver Dollar City One Day Itinerary – Discover how to make the most of a single day at this Branson favorite, packed with shows, rides, and hidden gems. 🌄 Gatlinburg 2 Day Itinerary – A...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Discount Travel Secrets Hi Reader, I have one new blog post to share this week, a day trip itinerary to Chicago! We went last Summer and had the best time seeing all the highlights and enjoying the best food, while also being guided around by a local. Check out the itinerary: Chicago One Day Itinerary Now for what I really wanted to share: I know it might feel early to start thinking about Black Friday and Travel Tuesday, but trust me, now’s the time to plant the seed if you want to score...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Discount Travel Secrets Hi Reader, Can we talk about the new Taylor Swift album that dropped Friday? How many times have you listened to it so far? 😜 This week, I wanted to give a quick heads-up: if you’re planning to visit any national parks or government-run museums this weekend, make sure to double-check ahead of time. During government shutdowns, some sites may be closed and not all closures are obvious. You don’t want to drive all the way somewhere only to find it locked up. For example,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Discount Travel Secrets Hi Reader, This week I want to share one of my favorite tricks for finding hidden travel deals and it’s totally free. You’ve probably used Google for everything under the sun, but have you ever tried using Google Trends for travel? It's a tool that a lot of bloggers and other kinds of publishers use to find relevant topics to write about, but everyone actually has a reason to use it when it comes to travel. Here’s how I do it: ✨ Step 1: Go to trends.google.com This is...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Discount Travel Secrets Hi Reader, This week I have some more new blog posts to share that I've published this past week! First up, I have a guide to visiting Kings Island, my local theme park. --->>> Kings Island One Day Itinerary You may have seen it on an episode of The Brady Bunch back in the day or on Travel Channel shows about the best roller coasters in the world. Next up, I have a 2 day Kentucky Bourbon Trail guide. --->>> Kentucky Bourbon Trail Weekend Itinerary It includes 6...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Discount Travel Secrets Hi Reader, This week I just want to share some brand new blog posts that have been published since my last newsletter. I realized I had never written reviews for some of the places I stayed in on my most recent trip to Florida back in July. So I started with those first: Orbit One Vacation Villas Review - literally right outside of Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, the curb appeal is not the greatest, but it has been recently renovated and has a mid century modern +...
2 months ago • 2 min read