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Another Last-Minute Trip

In my last post, I listed all of the places I wanted to visit this year.  In this post, I’m announcing my first destination–which is actually four destinations in one!  That can only mean one thing–another cruise.  Another solo cruise, … Continue reading

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How a Type-A Planner Plans a Last-Minute Trip

I learned something new about myself this week–I can go from zero to totally-trip-planned in under eight days. Last Friday I found a really (REALLY) low fare on a cruise (yes, a cruise) out of New York City–sailing to Bermuda. … Continue reading

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You Know You Have A Travel Blogging Problem When…

…you have to leave on your next trip before finishing your posts about your last trip. I guess that’s why I really should have been posting from the actual trip, huh? I hate to do it, but this post is … Continue reading

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The Joy of an Under-Planned Vacation

Being the OCD planner that I am, there’s no way I could have done this trip without at least planning a route and booking lodging.  But that’s really all I planned—and that lack of planning is serving us very well. … Continue reading

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Road Trip: My Husband’s Words

With his permission, I’d like to share something my husband wrote in his journal the other day.  He shared it with me last night, and I’m sharing it with you today.  And yes, my husband keeps a journal.  It’s just … Continue reading

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How to Make an Extremely OCD Checklist

By nature, I suppose all checklists are the result of obsessive compulsions.  But I feel I’ve truly out-OCD’ed myself this time.  I figured out the best way to create and organize my packing checklist.  I’ve organized it by room. The … Continue reading

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Word of the Day: Unprepared

One week from today we will officially be on our road trip.  As of right now, I know where my passport is, I bought two pairs of capri pants, and I keep meaning to stock up on beef jerky (beef … Continue reading

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Three Reasons I Already Love Nova Scotia

You should be thinking ‘but Tracy, you haven’t even been to Nova Scotia yet!’  And of course you’d be right.  But today I found three reasons to fall in love before first sight. Reason #1:  The Doers and Dreamers Guide.  … Continue reading

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The Foot is Down

Surprise surprise, my husband came to a solid decision about our summer vacation plans…and here’s the surprise…I’m going to go along with it. I will pause whilst you all gasp audibly. The decision–he wants to go to Quebec City and … Continue reading

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Closer is Not Always Cheaper

For the past week or so, I’ve been researching alternate summer vacation destinations in the interest of saving money.  I thought I’d post this, just in case anyone was wondering:  renting a house on Martha’s Vineyard for two weeks is … Continue reading

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