North America
One Day in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is an especially gorgeous part of Mexico. The ground is covered by lush rainforests and the sounds of the jungle. When I think of Mexico, I think of Cabo and the desert scenery with the beach. Puerto Vallarta, even with my limited time there, is one of my favorite destinations in Mexico! If you only have one day in Puerto Vallarta here is what to do: Walk around town There is a boardwalk that has a lot of artwork and sites to see. On the boardwalk are huge colorful letters in the ground that spell Puerto Vallarta along this strip. There are several statues and even some stone…
What to Expect on a Cruise for the First Time
For people who have never been on a cruise or people who are about to go on a cruise for the first time, I want to give you my firsthand experience of going on my first cruise. You may have hesitations because of the little time you spend on shore compared to the cruise. It is much different than the normal vacation experience. What to expect You will get spoiled What I didn’t realize about cruising is the pampering your entire vacation. From daily breakfast brought to your room to great poolside service. My favorite part is that everything is already paid for from the moment you step on the…
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Weekend in Newport Beach, CA Itinerary
By now you have been inspired by my Residents Guide to Newport Beach, CA and read through the logistics of planning a trip. You want to know an itinerary that you can follow for your trip. Here is an example itinerary if I had to plan one weekend in Newport Beach, CA. Friday Arrive in Newport Beach. Check in to your hotel. Take a quick walk on the boardwalk along the beach to get acquainted with the sea air and your surroundings. Get a happy hour margarita and some Mexican food at Baja Sharkeez. Go back to your hotel and enjoy the view as you get ready for a night…
Residents Guide on Newport Beach, CA
Welcome to my home Newport Beach, CA! Newport Beach is the go-to spot in Orange County because of the pristine coastline, multi-million dollar houses, and the lively atmosphere. To give some reference, most of my friends in Orange County all live in the heart of Newport by the bars and the beach. If you only have one weekend in Orange County I would make this your destination! Why Visit Newport Beach, CA: The Homes – Believe it or not the houses along the beach and in the harbor are multi-million dollar homes owned by wealthy residents. The median price of homes currently listed in Newport Beach on Zillow is $2,358,000!…
How to Plan a Trip to Newport Beach, CA
Now that you have been inspired to visit Newport Beach, CA after reading Resident’s Guide to Newport Beach, CA you want to know what next! Best time to go March-October. The weather is typically a breezy 75 and sunny year round, with the summers slightly warmer and the winters slightly cooler. While we have the occasional 80+ day at the beach in the winter you’d have to get rather lucky on the weekend you come. (As i write this it was 85 and sunny today, January 28th!) If your coming from close by that may be fine, otherwise I would avoid this time. If you do come for the holidays…
