Adventures of a girl on a budget
My father grew up in a beautiful city located on the southern side of the island of Haiti: Jacmel. This city is nestled in a bay with lush green mountains rising behind it and gives visitors a great chance to see the beauty of Haiti. Getting to Jacmel is easiest by car: From the capital, […] Read more…
Margarita is so much more than a girls name. Mention the word, and you can conjure up images of a refreshing drink that combines sweet, salty, sour and bitter. While the longterm benefits of drinking margaritas have yet to be discovered (I remain hopeful), the lovers of this Mexican classic know there is a right […] Read more…
Jamaica is a land of white sand, turquoise water, delicious food, good people, and even better times. I recently had the opportunity to escape the cold of Chicago for the warmer shores of Montego Bay, Jamaica after winning a trip from Sundance Vacations. I had seen the commercials (cue woman in bikini smiling and dancing […] Read more…
If you are a lover of Mexican food, than Taco Joint might just be your new favorite restaurant. The hip new spot to open in Chicago offers fresh food made from awesome ingredients. In addition to the excellent street fare, Taco Joint offers guests some of the tastiest margaritas in a variety of combinations and […] Read more…
When I won a trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica from Sundance Vacations with free airfare and accommodations, I was unsure what the hotel situation would be. Since I did not have the option of picking where I was going to stay, I was slightly nervous to see what a ‘free’ vacation hotel looked like. I was […] Read more…
It is surprising to me that until recently, I had never been into the Water Tower Place Mall. I can’t tell you why exactly, as I am a huge lover of shopping and have passed it numerous times. While the shops are what you would expect of a Magnificent Mile shopping center, there is one small […] Read more…