My View from the Middle Seat

10/24/2018

*knock knock* Is this thing on?

Hi, friends! It has been a really long time. I have had an insanely busy year, working around airplanes, traveling a little, trying to get healthy, revamping my blog & basically surviving life.

B & I just got back from a fun five day adventure in NW Ireland & Northern Ireland. I can't wait to share some of the details with you, as these non-touristy areas of the emerald isle should be high on your list.

Facebook has been doing some wonky things with their algorithm &, since it has been so long since I've posted, I'm not even sure if anyone will see this. So if you see this in your feed, leave a comment below with a gif of the current place you're dreaming about visiting!

05/23/2018

I am SO SO SO excited for Sonesta Ocean Point Resort & Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa to officially return next year! And in time for my birthday, conveniently 😎 Can't wait to return to my favorite island.

04/17/2018

The last six months have really been something... a hernia, a new job & a long, cold winter. This has led to things being a little quiet around here lately.

A new blog post today on where I've been & what the future holds:

The last six months have been some of the most mentally challenging of my life: a hernia, a new job and this all means that it has been a little quiet around here....

04/06/2018

Love me some SXM!

04/04/2018

An update on a property that left a lasting impression on me after our visit last year. We can't wait for them to rebuild so we can return to Sonesta Ocean Point Resort & Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa!

03/15/2018

Last weekend we popped down to Charleston for a quick trip of eating, strolling & celebrating a family wedding! I fell hard for this jewel of the South - the colorful architecture, the amazing food & the endless hospitality. I can't wait to visit there (& eat there!) again.

03/14/2018

My favorite beach is back! And it looks like the plane spotting hotel is undergoing heavy renovation. Can't wait to go back to SXM!

The beach plane spotters parade is back!

03/12/2018

I have been feeling super wanderlusty lately - not just any ol' type of wanderlust, but adventure wanderlust. I need the weather to warm up so I can strap on some hiking boots & hit the trail! So this post by my friend Kristin at Camels & Chocolate came right at the perfect time.

Even if you just have a short weekend to explore southern Utah, you mustn't pass up Canyon Overlook in Zion, one of the easiest (and most scenic!) hikes in the park.

03/06/2018

After a brief blogging vacation, I'm back with all the reasons why you should head to See Puerto Rico ASAP!

Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico hard, but things are largely back up & running in Old San Juan. Go support the local businesses & enjoy some fun in the sun.

02/20/2018

We're back tan, relaxed & refreshed from our long weekend getaway to Puerto Rico! Many people have asked how things really are there & if they're ready for tourists. The answer is, without hesitation, go visit. Spend money & support local businesses. Tourism is so important to their economy.

Old San Juan, where we stayed, is doing well: hotels are open (the Hotel El Convento is perfection), restaurants are open, shops are open & tours are running. The cruise ships have returned, but the streets are empty when they're not there. About 25% of the island is still without power (mainly in the mountainous center), which is mind boggling. You & I can't fix the power grid, but we can go support the local economy. If you're looking for a quick warm weather getaway, See Puerto Rico should be at the top of your list.

02/13/2018

Looking for a warm weather getaway? Go See Puerto Rico!

I'm excited to head there this weekend, help pump some tourism dollars into the local economy & support my fellow Americans.

A good sale to San Juan. Seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma and Maria is heartbreaking. San Juan has power again, but parts of Puerto Rico will