Tracy IsemingerThank you Mazda for supplying me with a vehicle to test drive while playing in LA for the weekend! You may have read my recent story about how I lost 45 pounds in 2018 – …
10 Tips for Traveling Green
Love exploring new places? Got bitten by the travel bug? You’re not alone. Traveling is a thrilling experience, and each one of us wants to explore the world around us as much as we can, …
10 Summer Vacation Destinations for Families
Summer break is quickly approaching and with the pleasant weather, summer is the perfect time to travel with your family. If you’re out ideas for summer vacation destinations for families, here’s a little help. Keep …
Vacation Rentals vs. Hotels for Families
Summer will be here before you know it, and if your family is already looking forward to your next big vacation, it might be time to consider your accommodations. Traveling as a family can present …
Extended Stay America No Pet Fees for Holiday Travel!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Extended Stay America. All opinions expressed are my own. With three dogs that are my “babies”, I can relate to traveling over the holidays …
Escape Seattle to the SLO wine life in under 2 Hours
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you may find yourself longing to escape the grey rainy days of hustling and working hard to a slower pace where you can relax in a mild sunny …
Affordable Luxury at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort
Thank you to the Allegretto Vineyard Resort and the Paso Robles CAB Collective for hosting our stay. Paso Robles is a booming area for world-class wines and is quickly growing into a tourism mecca for …
The Passion of Paso Robles Cabernet
Thank you to the Paso Robles Cab Collective for hosting the trip for Daily Dish Magazine to experience the flavors of Paso. Nestled just 30 miles north of San Luis Obispo at the foothills of …
How to Drastically Reduce Travel Costs
If you’re looking to travel or enjoy a vacation this year, you might be wondering how to get the most bang for your buck and reduce travel costs! There are certainly different ways to do …
10 Things to See and Do in Historic Guadalajara
As one of the largest cities within Latin America, Guadalajara has a large culture influence. Pronounced gwa-dele’hara, it is the capital city in the Jalisco state of Western Mexico known for tequila and mariachi music. …
Tlaquepaque, Mexico in an Afternoon
A short distance from Historic Guadalajara you’ll find Tlaquepaque an area famous for its pottery and blown glass. Pronounced tlakeˈpake you’ll find many restaurants, bars, street sellers and artisan shops to browse. If you’re …
Visiting Napa Valley Wineries and Beyond
Napa. The name signifies wine country but there is so much more to offer. Let’s explore visiting Napa Valley Wineries & Beyond! Located in Northern California, Napa Valley is most well-known for its …
Exploring Wenatchee Washington
Wenatchee Washington Wenatchee Washington is one of my favorite destinations in this beautiful state. Not only is it full of life and fun, it’s centrally located to visit so many other areas making it the …
Experience Denver in 24 hours
Often when we are traveling we do not have all the time we would like or really need to explore a destination. Typically, you are confined to a weekend or if you are lucky, a …
Is Mazatlan the World’s Next Culinary Vacation Destination?
Mazatlan, a bustling port city situated on the Pacific coast of Mexico, has long been a west coast getaway for spring break revelers and snowbirds. Now as the tourism industry is starting to boom, growth …
Easy Travel with Tutto
Earlier this year I visited the Bay Area Travel and Adventure Show where I got to interview the Travel Channels Samantha Brown, blend my own wine and meet countless reps from tourism boards around the …
Family Friendly Travel in Victoria British Columbia
Deciding on a family friendly location for Spring Break is always a challenge, especially when you are limited on time and money. So this year, we chose to go somewhere close to home that would …
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage: A City Casanova
I was provided this car to drive and hotel free of charge to form my own opinions I recently took a moms weekend away to check out the Bay Area Travel and Adventure Show at …
Tracy Travels Costa Rica Villa Buena Onda
I started my journey in Nicaragua at Jicaro Island Eco-Lodge and Morgan’s Rock, then moved on to Costa Rica to visit Rio Perdido. Day 5 of my Nicaragua/Costa Rica adventure would have us traveling once …
Tracy Travels Nicaragua Morgan’s Rock
Last week I told you all about my adventures in arriving in Nicaragua for the first time and visiting Jicaro Island Eco-Lodge. On day 2, our Nicaragua Vacations tour group packed up in the van …