Where to Stay in Clearwater Beach Florida: A Local’s Guide on the 11 Best Hotels & Areas

Where to Stay in Clearwater Beach Florida: A Local’s Guide on the 11 Best Hotels & Areas

Clearwater Beach—if you’ve been here, you know exactly what I mean when I say it’s one of the best beach spots in Florida. The sugar-white sand, the clear turquoise water, and a vibe that’s equal parts relaxed and lively. All that is good reason to give you our guide on where to stay in Clearwater…

Where to Stay in Panama City Beach Florida: The Perfect Spring Break on a Budget 2025

Where to Stay in Panama City Beach Florida: The Perfect Spring Break on a Budget 2025

Florida is one of the best destinations for spring break this year. With white sand beaches, sunny weather, and plenty of cold drinks, you really can’t go wrong anywhere in the state. That said, Panama City Beach is one of our favorite spots—and one of the most affordable, too. Between beachfront resorts, budget-friendly vacation rentals,…

Where to Stay in Key West Florida: Best Hotels and All That Key West Has to Offer in 2025!

Where to Stay in Key West Florida: Best Hotels and All That Key West Has to Offer in 2025!

The Florida Keys—Key West, FL, in particular—definitely has a bit of a reputation. Expensive, full of retirees, too touristy, overrated. Sound familiar? While it’s true that Key West is a popular spot for retirees and tourists, I’m here to show you why it’s still absolutely worth a visit. In this article, I’ll take you through…

Top 10 Spring Break Destinations in Florida for Families in 2025

Top 10 Spring Break Destinations in Florida for Families in 2025

Finding the best spring break destinations in Florida can be tricky—there are so many amazing beach towns and quiet spots along Florida’s Gulf Coast. If you’re after a laid-back family vacation with white sandy beaches and calm waters, the west coast is definitely the place to go. The Atlantic Coast offers a completely different vibe….

Where to Stay in Siesta Key Florida: 14 Best Hotels & Areas

Where to Stay in Siesta Key Florida: 14 Best Hotels & Areas

When we first arrived in Siesta Key, we were immediately struck by how different it felt compared to many other spots in Florida. The powdery sand, the laid-back atmosphere, and the clear blue waters made it the perfect place to relax and forget about the world. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you’re…

The 12 Best Restaurants in Fredericksburg, Texas

The 12 Best Restaurants in Fredericksburg, Texas

If you’re a fan of hearty meals, generous portions, German influences, beer, and wine, then Fredericksburg, Texas, is a destination you’re going to love. This charming town, located in the Texas Hill Country, is a paradise for food lovers, and after spending an entire weekend here, I still couldn’t get enough. From incredible German cuisine…

How to Get to Anna Maria Island: 3 Easy Ways to Travel

How to Get to Anna Maria Island: 3 Easy Ways to Travel

Anna Maria Island, on Florida’s Gulf Coast, is hands-down one of my favorite spots in Florida—and honestly, in the whole U.S.! It’s just so unique compared to other places. Everything’s within walking distance, the cutest little shops and restaurants are everywhere, the food is amazing, and the beaches are just absolutely gorgeous. Carae and I…

The 16 Best Anna Maria Island Restaurants and Why We Loved Them

The 16 Best Anna Maria Island Restaurants and Why We Loved Them

Anna Maria Island on Florida’s Gulf Coast is one of those dreamy places that makes you ask yourself, “Should I just move here?” Honestly, I get it—because that’s exactly what we did. Well, kind of. Luckily for us, even though Carae’s originally from Texas, she has family on Anna Maria Island. That gave us the…

Where to Stay in Gatlinburg, Tennessee: The Perfect Base to Explore the Great Smoky Mountains

Where to Stay in Gatlinburg, Tennessee: The Perfect Base to Explore the Great Smoky Mountains

Last fall, we took a trip to the charming little town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and it’s such a cute little spot. Gatlinburg is pretty much your gateway to the incredible Great Smoky Mountains. Unless you’re planning to camp at one of the many campsites in the area, Gatlinburg is the place to stay. That’s where…