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Now that we have talked about the skiing aspect of Valentine’s Day, let’s move onto the hotter and wetter version of a V-Day vacation.  By far, one of the most romantic places for you and your sweetheart to take off to for the weekend is Laguna Beach.

While it might not be super warm in Laguna Beach, you can definitely still thaw yourself out – especially if you live on the east coast and you can definitely beat all of the crowds, as February is actually off-peak for Laguna Beach.  This particular time of year is actually beautiful too – everything from the beaches to the sunsets you can enjoy with your sweetheart.

If you want luxury and sun … along with some awesome hotspots, Laguna Beach is definitely the place you should go!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you are anything like me, you are looking for a place for you and your sweetheart to stay for that night … right?  Well, if you haven’t booked your V-Day vacation just yet, don’t worry!  We have some of the top destinations that you should sweep your honey right off their feet and take them here.

One of the first places is Banff, Alberta.  This is the place that anyone who likes to ski should go.  There are a ton of different hills available and they range from bunny all the way up to mountains, which are of course for the more advanced skiers.

After you guys ski the day away, you can definitely take a load off at the Banff Springs Hotel – they have everything that you will ever need and honestly, it is all about luxury here!

I know for sure that whenever I go on vacation – I want to have all of the fun that I can have.  What happens though if you happen to get sick while you are on vacation?  Well, I have some tips and tricks in mind for you to do when you are sick on vacation.

One of the first things is making sure that you check all of your bags.  That keeps yourself free of any things that you have to haul up and down the hallways and onto the plane and it can also save you a heck of a lot of energy, as hauling bags can be difficult.

Next, make sure that you let any of the flight attendants to know.  That way, they know to try to keep any seats near you clear and they will get you anything you want.

If you are paying attention to your calendar, you know that Fat Tuesday is just about four or five weeks away and if you are looking to plan a trip out to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, you might want to hold off on it and check out National Geographic Traveler.

Typically, Mardi Gras has always taken place right in the French Quarter, however this year – it is a different story.  The awesome celebration is actually going to be taken place in the neighborhoods of New Orleans, so that all of the people that live there can truly take advantage of the Mardi Gras celebration.

New Orleans is a unique and different place – and one that everyone should visit in their lifetime at least once.

Now that we have talked a little bit about what it takes to take a Christmas vacation, let’s talk about some of the activities and things that you should be doing.  One of the first things that you need to do whenever you are looking for a last minute vacation is your research.  You want to make sure that you find the very best price and the very best location.

If you really want the full winter experience, I can tell you for sure that you want to go somewhere snowy.  As mentioned before, Alaska is an awesome place to go to really get that winter feel.

Next, you want to decide what you are going to do on your vacation.  For example, skiing is very, very popular on winter vacations and if you do not know how to ski, it might be a good time to learn!

Christmas is almost here … can you believe it?  I can’t.  Only five days and if you are still looking for the perfect Christmas vacation spot, I can tell you for sure that you have not missed your chance yet.  There are a ton of different places that you can go to have the greatest Christmas ever!

By far, one place that I love to go for Christmas is Alaska.  Not only does Alaska have some of the best winter weather, but it holds the North Pole – which as you know, is the ultimate Christmas town!

If you are planning on going on vacation for Christmas, there are a few things that you should know and activities that you should plan – those things will be discussed in the next blog, stay tuned!

Now that you know some of the airports that you should avoid if you can – if you have to fly into any of thee airports, let’s go ahead and talk about some of the things that you can do.

Firstly, make sure that if you have not booked your flight and want to avoid the crowds, consider flying into a smaller regional airport and then driving the extra miles to your final destination – as that is going to certainly help you avoid the crowds.

Next, make sure that you check into your flight online – even if you have to check your bags.  That way, you can be ready to get to your gate right away.  Whenever possible, make sure that you secure a seat assignment at the time of booking, it will help you in the long run.

Now that we have talked a little bit about finding the perfect location for you, let’s go ahead and talk about booking the actually bed and breakfast.  For example, if you have any diet issues or are allergic to anything, you want to make sure that the breakfast that they are going to be serving is something that you can eat.  Also – a lot of bed and breakfast places allow pets or even have pets of their own, if you have an allergy, you want to make sure that you ask.

Smoke is also a concern to some people.  While many bigger hotel chains are going smoke-free, bed and breakfast inns are not always the same thing, so make sure that you keep that in mind.  Also, if you are bringing your children, some B&Bs do not allow children.

All of these things are very, very important and should be addressed before you book your reservation!

When you think about it – what is different about a B&Ber versus a regular traveler?  Well, B&Bers are generally people who are looking for more of a relaxed place to be and they truly like to take in everything about the bed and breakfast.  However, did you know that there are tons of different tips that can really help you appreciate your bed and breakfast?  That is what we are going to talk about in the next few blogs!

One of the first things that you, as the B&Ber need to do is make sure that you ask a heck of a lot of questions about the bed and breakfast before you book.  You want to make sure that you are choosing something that not only looks amazing, but also that suits all of your needs. 

Choosing a bed and breakfast that might be a little on the modern side only works for some people.  There are other bed and breakfasts that actually are historic and if you love history, that would work for you.

When you think about it, what is the best place in the world to be when it is Halloween?  Well – a haunted house, if you can’t be in a haunted house specifically, what about a haunted B&B?  That is my thought and in the last post, we explored on of the top B&B’s that is haunted and now, we are going to tale a look at another one nestled in Valparaiso, IN!

The Inn at Aberdeen is actually the Inn that is featured in the book Haunted Hoosier trails.  There are so many different ghosts tucked away in this one – this one inn, it truly is amazing.  Guests have reported seeing a little girl ghost that has been known to mess with the guest’s stuff.  This little girl ghost also has been known to turn on the fireplace in their rooms.

The Indiana ghost trackers investigated this particular inn and reported that the original owners died with her two children.  Imagine – a haunted inn on Halloween, what could be better?