A Weekend in Martha’s Vineyard

Friday
- Take your car on the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard.
  - https://www.steamshipauthority.com/
- Check into Airbnb.
  - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28461595?guests=1&adults=1
- Dinner at The Terrace at Charlotte Inn. Walk around downtown Edgartown.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-terrace-at-charlotte-inn-edgartown?osq=charlotte+terrace

Saturday
- Breakfast at home.
- Relax on the patio at the house.
- Lunch at Scottish Bakehouse.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/scottish-bakehouse-vineyard-haven
- Walk around Vineyard Haven.
- Spend time on Katama Beach.
- Dinner at State Road.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/state-road-restaurant-west-tisbury-2?osq=state+road

Sunday
- Breakfast at Rosewater.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/rosewater-market-and-take-away-edgartown
- Spend time on Joseph Sylvia State Beach.
- Lunch at Offshore Ale.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/offshore-ale-co-oak-bluffs
- Walk around Oak Bluffs.
- Take the ferry home.

April 24, 2019 0

A Weekend in Asheville, NC

Friday
- Fly into Asheville.
  - Check into your hotel.
  - We stayed at the Hyatt Downtown, which was convenient to restaurants. Ask for a corner suite on a higher floor to have a mountain view. However, it was on the highway and did not feel secluded. I would have preferred to stay at a hotel on the Biltmore Estate.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60742-d8375575-Reviews-Hyatt_Place_Asheville_Downtown-Asheville_North_Carolina.html
- Rent a car.
- Explore the Biltmore Estate.
  - https://www.biltmore.com/visit
- Dinner at The Montford Rooftop Bar.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-montford-rooftop-bar-asheville-2

Saturday
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Lunch at Chai Pani.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/chai-pani-asheville?osq=restaurants
- Hike Max Patch.
  - https://www.romanticasheville.com/max-patch
- Massage at Sachi.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/sachi-massage-and-wellness-asheville?osq=massage
- Dinner at Curate.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/c%C3%BArate-asheville-2?osq=restaurants

Sunday
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Lunch at Tupelo Honey.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/tupelo-honey-asheville?osq=restaurants
- Hike the Triple Falls.
  - https://www.romanticasheville.com/dupont_triple_falls.htm
- Fly home.

April 24, 2019 0

10 Days in French Polynesia (The Best Vacation I Have EVER Been On)

Friday
- Fly to Papeete. Take a car to the ferry dock. Take a boat to Moorea. Take a car to the hotel.
  - We booked our trip through Costco so we did not have to worry about coordinating the transfers.
    - https://www.costcotravel.com/Vacation-Packages/Tahiti/Bora-Bora
  - Pack floaties so that you can relax on the water in front of your bungalow. The hotel will inflate it for you.
    - https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Monterey-Multi-Purpose-Inflatable-Portable/dp/B073WMYP6M?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3
- Check into the Hilton Moorea. Book an overwater bungalow.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1918344-d301841-Reviews-Hilton_Moorea_Lagoon_Resort_Spa-Papetoai_Moorea_Society_Islands.html

Saturday
- Relax at the hotel.

Sunday
- Do the ATV tour of the pineapple fields, distillery, and Belvedere lookout.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g309685-d1635172-Reviews-ATV_Moorea_Tours-Moorea_Society_Islands.html
  - We rented a car from the Hilton. We went to lunch at Allo Pizza, the distillery, agricultural school, and Belvedere lookout. However, you do not see much scenery in the car compared to the ATV tour so I would recommend that instead. We had the car for 8 hours and went to the Sofitel hotel for dinner which was not worth it. The food at the hotel is fine so I recommend staying there.
  - I tried to find solo hikes that we could do, but the trails are poorly marked. We did not want to hike with a guide so skipped hiking altogether.

Monday
- Relax at the hotel.

Tuesday
- Take a car to the airport. Fly to Bora Bora. Take a boat to the hotel.
- Check into the Four Seasons Bora Bora.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g311415-d887085-Reviews-Four_Seasons_Resort_Bora_Bora-Bora_Bora_Society_Islands.html
  - Request a mountain view room with a plunge pool in the west pontoon. We started with a lagoon view room in the east pontoon. There was too much construction noise so we called Costco and they had the Four Seasons upgrade us. Honestly, there is no bad room here. However, having our pool was great and looking at the mountain all day was so peaceful.

Wednesday
- Relax at the hotel.
  - We did not eat outside the hotel as the food at the Four Seasons was phenomenal.
  - The spa has beautiful views and is free to use their amenities.

Thursday
- Do the snorkeling excursion with Pure Reef. I recommend this over Lagoon Service which takes you to see sharks as this is the only company that goes to the coral garden, which is so beautiful.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g669130-d1237239-Reviews-Pure_Snorkeling_by_Reef_Discovery-Vaitape_Bora_Bora_Society_Islands.html
  - This was the only excursion we did. We booked a jet ski excursion, but cancelled it after the snorkeling excursion because Pure Reef took us around the island. We also heard from other guests that the Jet Ski excursion is nothing special.
  - We also did not venture to the main island, because of negative reviews that we heard from other guests.

Friday
- Relax at the hotel.

Saturday
- Relax at the hotel.

Sunday
- Take a boat to the Bora Bora airport. Fly to Papeete. Fly home.

Monday
- Arrive home.

December 18, 2018 0

A Fall Weekend in Manchester, VT

Friday
- Drive to Manchester.
- Check into The Equinox.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g57312-d100078-Reviews-The_Equinox_A_Luxury_Collection_Golf_Resort_Spa-Manchester_Vermont.html

Saturday
- Breakfast at Up For Breakfast.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/up-for-breakfast-manchester?osq=Breakfast+%26+Brunch
- Pick up lunch from Zoey’s Deli. Eat it once you reach the top of Mount Antone.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/zoeys-deli-and-bakery-manchester
- Hike the Mount Antone Trail at Merck Forest.
  - https://www.merckforest.org/forest/trails/
- Drive on Equinox Skyline Drive.
  - http://www.equinoxmountain.com/skylinedrive_index.php
- Shop at the Manchester Designer Outlet Mall.
  - http://www.manchesterdesigneroutlets.com/our-stores#
- Dinner at Mystic Wine Bar.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/mystic-cafe-and-wine-bar-manchester?osq=mystic+cafe

Sunday
- Breakfast at Ponce Bistro.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/ponce-bistro-manchester?osq=brunch
- Hike Lye Brook Falls.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g57312-d2691299-Reviews-Lye_Brook_Falls-Manchester_Vermont.html
- Lunch at Cilantro Taco.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/cilantro-taco-manchester-center?osq=cilantro+taco
- Drive home.

October 24, 2018 0

A Week in Acadia and Cape Neddick

Monday
- Lunch at 86 this.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/86-this-ellsworth
- Hike: Beehive to Bowl Trail.
  - http://www.citrusmilo.com/acadiaguide/thebeehive.cfm
- Check into AirBnb.
  - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/11087307
- Dinner: Coda.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/coda-southwest-harbor
- Grocery shopping. There is a grocery store in the same parking lot as Coda.

Tuesday
- Breakfast: Cafe This Way.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-this-way-bar-harbor?osq=cafe+this+way
- Hike: Gorham Mountain Trail, returning through Cadillac Cliff Trail.
  - http://www.citrusmilo.com/acadiaguide/gorhammountain.cfm
- Lunch: Jordan Pond House.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/jordan-pond-house-seal-harbor
- Hike Jordan Pond.
  - http://www.citrusmilo.com/acadiaguide/jordanpond.cfm
- Dinner: Lompoc Cafe.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/lompoc-cafe-bar-harbor-2
- Mount Desert Ice Cream.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/mount-desert-island-ice-cream-bar-harbor?osq=Mount+Desert+Island+Ice+Cream

Wednesday
- Breakfast: At home.
- Drive up Cadillac Mountain.
- Hike Prepice trail to Champlain Ridge Trail to Orange and Black path.
  - http://www.citrusmilo.com/acadiaguide/precipicetrail.cfm
- Hike the Ocean Path to Thunder Hole.
  - http://www.citrusmilo.com/acadiaguide/oceanpath.cfm
- Lunch: Project Social.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/project-social-bar-harbor
- Relax at Sand Beach.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g143010-d504861-Reviews-Sand_Beach-Acadia_National_Park_Mount_Desert_Island_Maine.html
- Dinner: Sweet Pea’s Cafe.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/sweet-peas-cafe-bar-harbor?osq=sweet+pea

Thursday
- Breakfast: At home.
- Lunch: Taco Escobarr. It is on the drive to the hotel.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/taco-escobarr-portland?osq=taco
- Check into Cliff House.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g40555-d115516-Reviews-The_Cliff_House-Cape_Neddick_York_Maine.html
- Relax at resort. Get a massage at the spa.
  - https://www.destinationhotels.com/spa-at-cliff-house
- Dinner: Angelina’s.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/angelinas-ristorante-and-wine-bar-ogunquit?osq=italian

Friday
- Breakfast: Bald Head Coffee Co.
  - https://www.destinationhotels.com/cliff-house/dining/coffee-house
- Relax at the pool.
- Lunch: Nubb’s Lobster Shack.
  - https://www.destinationhotels.com/cliff-house/dining/lobster-shack
- Check out. Relax at the pool for as long as you want and then shower at the spa.
- Go home.

August 4, 2018 0

A Summer Week in Jackson Hole (Hiking list included)

Sunday
- Fly into Jackson Hole.
- Rent a car.
- Grocery shopping
  - Bagel and cream cheese.
  - Scrambled eggs: Eggs. Onion. Shredded cheese.
  - Sandwiches: Bread. Basil. Tomato. Cucumber. Veggie cream cheese.
  - Water. Orange juice. Wine.
  - Terra chips. Chocolate covered pretzels.
  - Ziplock bags.
- Check into Hotel Terra. I recommend the studio because it comes with a kitchen and balcony. The downside is that the bed is a Murphy bed.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60562-d775368-Reviews-Hotel_Terra_Jackson_Hole_A_Noble_House_Resort-Teton_Village_Jackson_Hole_Wyoming.html

Monday
- Breakfast: At home.
- Rent a bike at Teton Village Sports. Drop the bike off at Hoback Sports. This is about a 1.5 hour bike ride to Jackson. The rental includes a bus ride ticket home.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60562-d9802095-Reviews-Teton_Village_Sports-Teton_Village_Jackson_Hole_Wyoming.html
- Lunch: Snake River Brewing.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/snake-river-brewing-jackson
- Dessert: Persephone Bakery.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/persephone-bakery-jackson
- Take the START bus back to the hotel.
  - http://www.startbus.com/
- Relax at the hotel hot tub.
- Dinner: Spur.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/spur-restaurant-and-bar-teton-village

Tuesday
- Breakfast: At home.
- Hike: Cascade Canyon Trail. I recommend taking the boat across Jenny Lake and then hiking 2 hours into the canyon and then turning around. There is nothing special at the trail end.
  - http://www.tetonhikingtrails.com/cascade-canyon.htm
- Lunch: Packed sandwiches.
- Snack: Pizza delivered to the room from Bar Enoteca.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/bar-enoteca-teton-village
- Relax in the hotel hot tub.
- Dinner: Gather.

Wednesday
- Breakfast: At home.
- Hike: Death Canyon. We hiked about 2.5 hours into the canyon and then turned around as we did not want to traverse the snow field over the river.
  - https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/wyoming/death-canyon-to-patrol-cabin
- Lunch: Packed sandwiches.
- Relax in the hotel hot tub.
- Dinner: Merry Piglet Mexican.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/merry-piglets-mexican-grill-jackson
- Drinks: Rose.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-rose-jackson

Thursday
- Breakfast: At home.
- Hike: Taggart Lake-Bradley Lake Loop.
  - https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/upload/taggart_lake_topo.pdf
- Lunch: Packed sandwiches.
- Grab a drink on the patio at the Jackson Lodge.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g143029-d252472-Reviews-Jackson_Lake_Lodge-Grand_Teton_National_Park_Wyoming.html
- Relax on your balcony.
- Dinner: Calico.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/calico-restaurant-and-bar-wilson-2

Friday
- Breakfast: At home.
- White water rafting.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60491-d1490990-Reviews-Jackson_Hole_Whitewater-Jackson_Jackson_Hole_Wyoming.html
- Lunch: Lotus.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/lotus-organic-restaurant-and-bakery-jackson
- Massages and spa time at SpaTerre.
  - http://www.tetonlodge.com/spa-form.aspx
- Dinner: Amangani.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/grill-at-amangani-jackson

Saturday
- Breakfast at home.
- Lunch: Teton Thai.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/teton-thai-teton-village
- Fly home.

Hiking List
- - Pants. Tshirt. Rain jacket. Light jacket. Hiking socks. Hiking shoes. Sunglasses with cord. Hiking backpack.
  - Headband. Gloves.
  - Compass, knife, gorilla tape, first aid kit, hiking sticks, wet wipes, quick dry towels, headlight. Bug spray, sunscreen. Bear Spray.
  - Snacks. Water bottle.

June 17, 2018 0

A Weekend in Cleveland

Friday
- Fly into Cleveland. Rent a car.
- Have dinner at Momocho.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/momocho-cleveland-2?osq=momocho
- Have some ice cream at Mitchell’s.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/mitchells-homemade-ice-cream-cleveland-cleveland?osq=ice+cream
- Check into Aloft Cleveland.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g50207-d4375420-Reviews-Aloft_Cleveland_Downtown-Cleveland_Ohio.html

Saturday
- Go for a run at Edgewater Park.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g50207-d6522453-Reviews-Edgewater_Park-Cleveland_Ohio.html
- Brunch: Townhall.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/townhall-cleveland-2
- Go to the West Side Market.
  - http://westsidemarket.org/
- Walk around the area near the West Side Market.
- Dinner: Lola.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/lola-cleveland?osq=lola
- Go see a show at the Blossom Music Center.
  - http://www.clevelandamphitheater.com/events/
- Cocktails at Society Lounge.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/society-lounge-cleveland?osq=cocktails
Sunday
- Breakfast: Rising Star Coffee Roasters.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/rising-star-coffee-roasters-cleveland-2?osq=coffee
- Beer tasting at Platform Beer.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/platform-beer-co-cleveland-3?osq=beer
- Lunch: Boaz Cafe.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/boaz-cafe-cleveland?osq=boaz+cafe
- Go to a Cavaliers or Indians game.
- Fly home.

May 20, 2018 0

An All-Inclusive Week in Cabo San Lucas

Fly into Cabo San Lucas.
Check into the Paradisus Cabo. Ask for a pool facing swim up suite. The ocean facing swim up suites face the adults only pool so you have less privacy. The adults only upgrade is worth it because the food at La Palapa is wonderful. We also found the bartenders at the adults only bar would make whatever cocktails we asked for with top shelf liquor.
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g152516-d185358-Reviews-Paradisus_Los_Cabos-San_Jose_del_Cabo_Los_Cabos_Baja_California.html
Go to the Manoma Spa across the street.
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g152516-d9885642-Reviews-Manoma_Spa_Wellness-San_Jose_del_Cabo_Los_Cabos_Baja_California.html
Take the bus to downtown Cabo San Lucas and have dinner at La Catrina.
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g152515-d10831521-Reviews-La_Catrina_Restaurant_Bar-Cabo_San_Lucas_Los_Cabos_Baja_California.html

May 20, 2018 0

A Weekend in Scottsdale

Friday
- Use Ubers/Lyfts to get around.
- Check into the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa.
  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g31300-d74115-Reviews-JW_Marriott_Scottsdale_Camelback_Inn_Resort_Spa-Paradise_Valley_Arizona.html
- Have lunch at Scapegoat.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/scapegoat-beer-and-wine-scottsdale
- Walk around downtown Scottsdale. Stop at Salvatore for a wine tasting.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/salvatore-vineyards-tasting-room-scottsdale?osq=salvatore
- Have dinner at The Mission.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-mission-old-town-scottsdale?osq=mission

Saturday
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Enjoy the hotel spa facilities and hang out by the spa pool.
  - https://www.marriott.com/spas/phxcb-jw-marriott-scottsdale-camelback-inn-resort-and-spa/the-spa-at-camelback-inn-/5014642/spa-dining.mi
- Have lunch at the spa.
- Hike Mummy Mountain. A very easy hike at the resort.
- Have dinner at FnB.
  - https://www.yelp.com/biz/fnb-scottsdale
- Relax by the hotel fire pits.

Sunday
- Have brunch at the hotel.
- Hike Camelback mountain.
  - https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/camelback-mountain-via-echo-canyon-and-cholla-trails
- Fly home.

May 20, 2018 0