My new husband and I love to travel, and we have taken some fantastic trips together in the past three years. Now that we bought a house, we might be taking fewer overseas trips in an attempt to save up for all the house renovations we want to do. Maybe that means we'll take more vacations in the US and near our home. I've been thinking about travel the past few days and great US destinations.
Of all the places I've been to in the US, my favorites are (trying not to put these in a particular order):
1. Chicago - so much to see, even more amazing restaurants, plus the best free events year-round.
2. California wine country - Napa and Sonoma are gorgeous and full of incredible wine and food.
4. Alaska - we visited Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, and Ketchikan on the Norwegian Cruise Line for my 30th birthday!
Of all the places I've been to in the US, my favorites are (trying not to put these in a particular order):
1. Chicago - so much to see, even more amazing restaurants, plus the best free events year-round.
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| View from the Castello di Amorosa Tuscan castle and winery |
3. New Orleans - New Years 2010. It's a fantastic place to bring in the New Year!
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| Delicious beignets at Cafe du Monde |
5. Las Vegas - we went for our friends' (non-Vegas style) wedding and had a blast on the strip.
The common attraction: fun things to do and great food.* Guess that's what it takes to reel me in!
Where do I want to go next? Here are a few thoughts:
- Montana - the scenery is supposed to be breathtaking
- Mountain View, California - to visit my li'l brother
- Outer Banks, North Carolina - I've heard the beaches are beautiful
- Delaware beaches - maybe an easy drive for my family to take a beach trip next summer?
- Sarasota, Florida - my mom is going to be living there full time starting this winter, and it's time I get down there to visit! Plus, Key Beach is often rated the #1 beach in the US.
- National Parks out west - the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and others
* I wouldn't say the cruise line food was great, although it was much better than I anticipated. Alaska made the list because of the gorgeous natural wonders and views. It's breathtaking and I highly recommend a trip out there in the summer!
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