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Aruba

March 17, 2024

An Epic Aruba Itinerary: Beaches, Hiking and More!

Aruba is one of my favorite tropical destinations to date (though I admit I have a lot to see). With its constant breeze, small island feels, friendly locals, unique landscape and pristine beaches, it is the PERFECT mix of relaxation and adventure in a beautiful paradise. Here is a great 4.5 day Aruba itinerary! Where to stay on your trip to ArubaDay 0.5Day 1: Eagle BeachDinner RecommendationDay 2: Palm BeachDinner RecommendationsDay 3: Arikok National Park, Natural Pools and Baby BeachMorn[...]

Amsterdam

Europe, Itineraries

January 7, 2024

5 Days in Amsterdam: Windmills, Castles and More!

One of the great things about Amsterdam, is it is usually an easy city to get to, even from the US, making it a great option for someone who has limited time for a trip. Another great thing about Amsterdam is that it has amazing countryside and beautiful small Dutch towns within 30 minute trains rides from Amsterdam! Here is a great way to spend 5 days in Amsterdam (and around it)! Summary of the 5 days in AmsterdamWednesday: Day 0.5 Arrive in the NetherlandsThursday: Day 1 UtrechtFriday: Da[...]

New York City

Itineraries, North America

October 1, 2023

A first-Timers New York Christmas Weekend!

Haven't been to New York City, but interested in experiencing NYC at Christmas? It can be an expensive item to mark off the bucket-list, so a great way to do it without breaking the bank is to have a New York Christmas weekend! Here is a great way for first-timers to spend 48 hours in NYC and maximize your Christmas experience! Here you will get: Getting to NYC and Into the CityWhere to stayA New York Christmas Weekend; 48-Hour Itinerary!New York Christmas Weekend: FridayCentral ParkWalk Dow[...]

Madrid

Europe, Itineraries

November 6, 2022

A 5 Day Madrid Itinerary Including Day Trips and More!

A 5 day Madrid itinerary using 4.5 days of PTO! Madrid is a beautiful, clean European city, but one of its best perks is that it often has super affordable flights and has amazing small, Spanish towns close by! And, trust me, you are going to want to visit some of those small towns. They are so charming and are a good contrast to the hustle and bustle of Madrid! Summary of Your 5 Day Madrid ItineraryFriday: Explore MadridSaturday: Day trip to SegoviaSunday: Explore MadridMonday: Day Trip to[...]

Itineraries, Travel Planning

October 6, 2021

A Simple Way to Create a Great Itinerary on your Own!

Create a great itinerary all on your own! It just takes a little research and organization, but I am here to simplify it! I hear a lot of people talk about not traveling because they don't know where to begin to start planning a trip. Although it can be a bit time-consuming, it really can be simple! We have created nearly all of our itineraries with only a handful (😜) of hiccups. The perk of creating your own itinerary: you have the freedom to do what you want when you want. Below is our[...]

Canada

Itineraries, North America

September 6, 2021

How to spend 5-days in Vancouver and Banff National Park!

How to spend 5 days in Vancouver and Banff National Park! Need the logistics of how to see both in 5 days? Then you are in the right place. As background, this trip was an extension of the beginning of my parents Yellowstone/Grand Teton trip. After spending 3 days with them we flew from the Grand Tetons to Vancouver. This itinerary includes 2 days in Vancouver and 3 days in Banff National park! Wednesday: Gastown and ChinatownThurdsay: Bike around Downtown and Suspension BridgeFriday: Travel[...]

Austria

Europe, Itineraries

August 2, 2021

An Amazing 3 Day Austria Itinerary: Innsbruck, Zell-am-See, Salzburg

A 3 day Austria itinerary! Actually, if we're being honest its more like a 3.5 day itinerary. Either way, it is a great PTO-friendly itinerary to Austria if you are trying to see a bit of Austria with Slovenia or Croatia (like we did 😍). 3 Day Austria Itinerary SummaryDay 0.5: InnsbruckDay 1: Innsbruck/Zell am SeeDay 2: Kitzsteinhorn GondolaDay 3: Salzburg3 Day Austria Itinerary Recap (including possible additions/changes) Work on Monday Travels is supported by readers and, at no c[...]

Iceland

Europe, Itineraries

July 25, 2021

4 Day Iceland Itinerary: Everything to See in Southern Iceland!

Our trip was kind of a spur-of-the-moment decision, so we planned for only 4 days in Iceland. We found housing in Reykjavik, so our itinerary involved only southern Iceland. Lucky for us, and for you if that's your plan, a LOT of the sights that are worth visiting are located in Southern Iceland. Follow our 4 day Iceland itinerary to make the most of your trip! Below you will find: Getting Around IcelandDay 1: Arrival and the Blue Lagoonday 2: Southeast IcelandSoutheast Iceland ToursDa[...]

Iceland

Europe, Travel Planning

July 20, 2021

10 Activities You Need to Do in Iceland; From Reykjavik!

First of all, GO TO ICELAND. It is still one of my favorite countries and, by far, the most unique. Nowhere else in the world can you get waterfalls, lava fields, ice caves, geysers, glacier lagoons and black sand beaches. It is really a remarkable country and a geography nerds dream! Along with the geography, there are a ton of activities to do in Iceland! Before getting started on the activities, a few things that will be mentioned often are the Ring Road, AKA Route 1: it is a road that ci[...]

Dublin, Ireland

Europe, Itineraries

April 15, 2021

An Epic 8 Day Ireland Itinerary Circumnavigating the Island!

An epic 8 day Ireland itinerary that circumnavigates the whole Emerald Isle! Circumnavigating Ireland means you get to see all of the amazing highlights around the coast, but also all the beauty between! The Best Way to Get Around IrelandSummary of Your 8 day Ireland ItineraryDay 1: Kilkenny and CorkDay 2: Blarney Castle and KillarneyDay 3: WIld Atlantic Way and Cliffs of MoherDay 4: GalwayDay 5: Travel Day and Derry/LondonderryDay 6: Giant's Causeway, Carrick-A-Rede Bridge, Dark Hedge[...]