United States - Work on Monday Travels

New York City

September 2, 2024

Hudson River Cruise with Big City Tourism: Everything you Need to Know!

If you are headed to New York City, you are going to want to see the Manhattan cityscape from outside of Manhattan. A great way to do this is by taking a Hudson River cruise! We toured with Big City Tourism and recommend the trip! So, here is everything you need to know about taking the cruise with them! About Big City TourismWhere to Meet for the Hudson River CruiseRoute of the Hudson River CruiseWhat to Expect to See on the Hudson River CruiseWhat Side of the Boat Should you Pick?!Sunset o[...]

space needle from rooftop of the mediterranean inn

Seattle

North America, Travel Planning

August 24, 2024

A Great Hotel Near Seattle Cruise Port: Where to Stay Before for an Alaskan Cruise!

Need a hotel near Seattle cruise port? Going on an Alaskan cruise and wondering where you should stay the night before? If you've been searching, you've probably realized hotels in Seattle during cruise season are NOT cheap. I compared hotel prices to AirBNB/VRBO prices and found that the prices turned out to be about the same. So, here is a good hotel option for you due to its proximity to the port, shuttle availability and, the most convenient thing, proximity to the Safeway grocery store[...]

Skagway, Alaska

North America, Travel Planning

August 18, 2024

White Pass Summit Bus Tour in Skagway: Everything you Need to Know!

You need to visit White Pass Summit while you are in Skagway! Taking an excursion to the summit is a great way to explore the mountains of Skagway if you visiting via cruise and don't have a vehicle. A popular way to do this is via the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway. However, another great, cheaper option is to visit is via bus tour! About White Pass SummitBus Tour vs Train RideWhich Bus Tour Company to Use?Which Tour to Take?Everything to Know about the Klondike TourTimeline of the Tou[...]

Beaches

Packing Guides, Travel Resources

June 27, 2024

Beach Packing List: Everything you Need to Bring!

Packing for a beach trip can be a feat; it takes a lot to make a beach day perfect! Obviously you need a bathing suit, but there are a few things that you will want to add to your beach packing list to make your beach trip more enjoyable! Things I didn't even know I needed until I was on the beach 😍 Perfect Seating for the BeachSome Form of ShadeFood and Drink EssentialsEntertainment for the Beach Packing ListBeach Bag EssentialsTransportation EssentialsBeach Clothes EssentialsWhat Do yo[...]

Ornaments at Radio City Music Hall in NYC at Christmas, New York Christmas Weekend

North America, Travel Planning

October 29, 2023

How Much Does an NYC Christmas Weekend Really Cost?

There is really no secret recipe to visiting New York City at Christmas on a budget. It is the busiest and most popular time to visit NYC and with that comes inflated prices. However, NYC at Christmas really is magical and worth a visit; so what does an NYC Christmas weekend cost? Here you will find: Cost of FlightsHotel CostsCost of Food/DrinksCost of TransportationOur Total NYC Christmas Weekend CostHow to Decrease your NYC Christmas Weekend CostHotelsFoodTransportationActivitiesN[...]

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[...]

New River Gorge, West Virginia, fall US road trip

United States

Itineraries, North America

September 4, 2023

A Fall US Road Trip (That isn’t New England)!

The United States can really do fall foliage well. I know New England can burst into 50 shades of yellow, red and orange like no one else. HOWEVER, it isn't the only place that comes to life with color! AND, there are many places that have the color without the crowds and the prices of New England. So, if you are looking for a fall US ROAD TRIP (you won't be staying still long!) that includes 4 national parks, take this route: Fall US Road Trip IntroDay 1: Mammoth Cave National ParkMorning/A[...]

Augustiner, Munich, Germany, guide to munich, visit in october

Itineraries, Travel Planning

August 20, 2023

Great Places to Visit in October!

October is one of my FAVORITE months to travel. Not ONLY because it is my birthday month 😜, but because the weather is typically mild, the crowds are down, the prices are cheaper and it generally makes for a great trip! Here are my top places to visit in October and why:Austria (And Germany)SloveniaCroatiaCosta RicaIcelandBanff National ParkWest Virginia Austria/Germany I've actually got a whole post on why you should visit Austria in October. More spec[...]

Utah

Itineraries, North America

July 16, 2023

How to Have the Best 7 Day Utah Road Trip!

Planning a 7 day Utah road trip? I'm not here to tell you what to do, but I'm saying if you follow these rules you are going to have an epic Utah road trip! This is one of the most FUN trips we have had, including US AND international trips we've taken! Loads of people do the same thing each year, so there is a ton of information out there regarding road-trips through Utah. However, I am here to thoroughly explain what we loved about this trip and why it is high on our "top trip" lists! To[...]

Southwest US

North America, Travel Planning

June 5, 2023

Breakdown of the Cost: 7-Day Southwest US Road Trip

Curious about the cost of a southwest US road trip? RV rentals and US road trips can be expensive. When planning a trip, it helps me to have an idea of how much money I am going to fork out 🙃 Here is a complete breakdown of everything we spent on our road trip! ItineraryCost BreakdownThings that Were Worth the PriceNot High on the List of RecommendationsWhere you can Save Some MoneyRV PRiceExtra Mileage CostsGasFree Camping on BLMWas the trip worth the cost? Work on Monday Travels[...]