You may have heard of Joshua Tree National Park. But do you know what Joshua Tree is? Up until recently I had known of the park, but I had no idea what a Joshua Tree was or even where they grew outside of California. In this blog post I’m going to give you a little details about what these Dr. Seuss like trees are and where you can find them.  What is a Joshua Tree? The legend is that Joshua Trees were named by Mormon settlers after the Biblical figure Joshua. Joshua Trees are strange spiky, curvy trees that you…

Our final destination in Las Vegas left us staying at Planet Hollywood. With this being our 3rd resort in Las Vegas we sort of felt like we were the cast of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The first stay at Circus, Circus was too rough around the edges. The second stay at Mandalay Bay was a little too posh for our taste. Our third stay at Planet Hollywood was just right for us. We had all of the amenities that we love and really felt like we found our place.  The Room The room was super comfortable and spacious. This…

If you are looking for a nice, posh place to stay while you are in Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay is the place for you. This massive resort offers tons of amenities and things to do for all ages. And you are sure to get a good night’s sleep in their massive comfortable rooms. Here is my breakdown of the pros and cons of Mandalay Bay. The Rooms We stayed in the resort 2 queen room. This 550 square foot room had plenty of space for our family of 4. The beds were super comfortable. We had a great view of…

Going to New York City is a fantastic choice for a girls’ trip with some of your friends or relatives. There’s so much to see and do, including great nightlife, so you can discover many different ways to enjoy yourselves. No matter what you like, you will find something that entertains you in the Big Apple. Try the following ideas to make sure you get the full NYC experience. Take a Cruise If it’s your first time seeing the city, getting to know the skyline is a great way to spend some time. A Circle Line cruise is an excellent…

After spending a week in Vegas we decided we needed to check out the casino in our backyard, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Cherokee, NC is just a 2 hour drive from us (unless Google Maps messes up and sends you to a closed US441). That is another story for another time. A last minute school cancellation gave us some free time in the middle of the week to get up to Cherokee so we took advantage of the chance to get out of town.  The Room We were able to score a free 3 night stay at Harrah’s thanks to our…