They say, “Choose something you love and you will never work a day in your life”. That is only partially true. Manny Lopez, Owner of El Cubano Cigars, certainly loves what he does and you can tell he thoroughly enjoys all the aspects of the business, except maybe the regulations, but he is one hard […]
Travel
Grand Palladium Resort and Spa Costa Mujeres Mexico
Palladium Hotel group is comprised of over 50 hotels in 6 countries. The newest property in the Palladium Hotel Group is the 670 room Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort and Spa in Costa Mujeres, Cancun Mexico. The property opened in Nov 2018 and in January 2019 I was part of a group of travel writers […]
Grand Velas Riviera Maya All Inclusive Luxury Resort and Spa, Playa Del Carmen
Full disclosure, I was given complimentary accommodations while attending a travel writers retreat in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. The opinions however are all mine. There are a lot of Hotels and resorts in Playa Del Carmen but for a truly luxurious stay the Grand Velas Riviera Maya can’t be beat. While I don’t exclusively stay […]
Travel Tips
HOW TO FIND AFFORDABLE HOTEL ROOMS
Outside of trying to find affordable flights, the next biggest expense in travel is finding affordable hotel rooms. While you may not find a luxury hotel at dirt cheap prices here are a few tips that may help in saving you some money next time you book a hotel room.
9 ways to find cheap airfares
You have seen all the photos on Instagram of beautiful beaches, pristine snowcapped mountains and iconic landmarks and you have decided to take the plunge and go away for a week or two. You then look at airfares, see the prices and decided instead to just stay home. Let’s face it, expensive airfares are […]
Traveling With Emotional Support Animals, Is It A Scam?
If you have done any air travel in the US recently then you may have noticed an increase in people traveling with Emotional Support Animals. Now I understand PTSD and at one time it applied mainly to people in the military who went through prolonged exposure to constant danger and traumatic events. Today the […]
Travel Gear and Gadgets
Five Travel Accessories You Don’t Have to Pack, But Why Wouldn’t You?
You don’t have to pack these travel accessories on your trip but why wouldn’t you? They don’t take up much room in your luggage and they make things a lot easier.
Must Have Android Travel Apps Part 2
In an earlier post I talked about the 10 must have Android travel apps. This is part 2 of the article and will highlight 10 more apps that travelers will find useful.
Top 10 Must Have Android Travel Apps
While looking at the best Android Travel Apps for travel purposes there are so many to chose from. I decided to eliminate from the list city guides, hotel specific guides, airline guides and the major reservation sites. I also eliminated all specific discount Apps like AAA because not everyone is a member of such organizations. […]
Lifestyle
How To Have A Guys Weekend In Irving Texas
The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Visit Irving however all opinions are mine Sometimes guys have to get away from everything, be with their friends and just have a guy’s weekend. Whether it is their brothers from when they were in the military, old college buddies, bachelor party or just a bunch of […]
Whiskey 101 A Beginners Guide
Whiskey isn’t just for cowboys bellying up to a bar in a western movie. If you are new to drinking whiskey then here is a little Whiskey 101 if you will to get you started.
