Great Itineraries
Stephen and I love to travel, and having a great plan is the place we
start.
We've put together some great itineraries and the Spain trip report has a great
synopsis of those 25 great days in Spain! This was one of the
best vacations ever, we relaxed, we saw a lot and we weren't going crazy with
too many cities, even though there were some places where we just spent two
nights.
Tourist Travel Tips
Some of the things we hate are aggravation, wasting time, and
overpaying. For our favorite tips on on saving time, money and most of all aggravation,
we put out collection of tips at
Tourist Travel Tips
Around the World
Spain was a great destination and we really wanted to go back in 2009 but the
economy isn't cooperating. Some of most economical vacations have been
across the border in Mexico and we've had great trips there for many years. This
year its going to be some more of the good old USA.
Lost Worlds
Mayan Ruins
Our first brush with the
fascinating Mayan civilization was a side trip to Chichen Itza while vacationing near
Playa del Carmen
in 2004. That
did it - we put together our own Mayan Puuc Route tour ("hilly route") into the heart of the Yucatan peninsula.
We loved every minute of pyramid climbing while imagining what it was like when
Stevens and Catherwood explored in the 1800's. The Mayan ruins are amazing and
truly like visiting a lost world. You
can see some of the ruins of the Mayan civilization in the albums from our trip in 2004 and
the Puuc Route trip in 2005.
Check out the itinerary for ideas for your own trip.
Europe
Romans, art, it is all so fascinating and old...
I was a fan before, but a trip to Italy in 1998 got me hooked on all things
Roman. In our France
trip in 2000 we made sure Roman ruins were on the itinerary. If you go to
Provence, be sure to see the Roman theater in Orange, the Pont du Gard aqueduct
near Remoulins, and the arenas in Nimes and Arles that are still in use today.
The US
A lot to see in the United States...
The national parks are wonderful to visit if you can manage it off-season. We
usually plan our trips outside of the summer family vacation scene but our Utah
trip was for a July wedding and we just had to see the majestic scenery in
Bryce Canyon and Zion.
Great Trips
Spain
A great way to spend
25 days in Spain, September 2007
Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks
Explore the beauty of nature in our national parks in
Utah,
July 2006
The Puuc Route
Climbing pyramids, stomping around ancient ruins, exploring the Mayan culture.
The fascinating Puuc Route itinerary for our Mayan tour in the Yucatan, January 2005
Playa del Carmen
Snorkeling in cenotes, snorkeling in the caribbean and best of all visiting
Mayan ruins.
A week in the Yucatan, February 2004
Catalina
Up the southern california coast from San Diego to Catalina.
Sail boat vacations in Catalina on board Reality Check
Puerta Vallarta
Idling away the hours in boca de tomatlan, exploring by VW around Puerta
Vallarta.
Two weeks in Puerta Vallarta, December 2002
Cabo San Lucas
Seeing how the Americans spend their winters in Cabo. A week in Cabo, January 2002
Two weeks in Puerta Vallarta, December 2002
Sydney
Two weeks working and playing in Sydney, Australia, April 2002
Amsterdam
Getting to know the history of Amsterdam, two weeks working and playing September 2001
Paris
How to spend a month in France, starting with a week in Paris. May 2000
Rome, Florence and Venice
The Art tour, 3 weeks in Italy May 1998
Madrid and Barcelona
Flamenco, tapas, and vino tinto. What to do for 10 days in Madrid and Barcelona November 1996
More great trips
I love the European trips the most, but all are an adventure. Great work, play
and ski trips
Madrid and Andalusia, best and worst of the trip. "The people were genuinely warm and friendly, each hotel we stayed at was a great place at a great price, and the food and sights were fantastic"
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