Summer break calls for a vacation. When the weather starts warming up after the cold winter, everyone dreams of a perfect holiday. Summer vacations are not just about finding the ideal destination or a beautiful place. It’s more about exploring yourself, pushing your limits, and letting yourself immerse and enjoy the moments. 

Kauai, Hawaii offers a relaxed, tropical vacation with a lot of personality! As a backdrop for many notable films, such as Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Hook, King Kong, Avatar, and Raiders of the Lost Arc, it’s likely you’ve seen the lush beauty of this Garden Island on countless big screens dating back decades. But there’s nothing like seeing the towering green mountains, cascading falls, and beautiful hidden beaches in person.

Want to take a trip without spending a fortune? The secret is planning and taking advantage of a few time-tested hacks for scoring bargain rates on hotels, flights, and tours. Additionally, you can significantly reduce your meal expense while traveling, see all the sights without paying for a rental car, and avoid burning up all your vacation days at once. How? Here are a few suggestions that will get you all that and more.

Mendocino County is the place of fairy tales! All across the Mendocino Coast, you’ll find cozy temperatures, gorgeous coastal bluffs, glass beaches, and delicious dining. But perhaps, the most enchanting part about Mendocino are the adorable, chic inns that offer luxurious yet charming getaways. That’s what we found when we stayed at the Glendeven Inn & Lodge, a place that hopped right out of the pages of a story book.

There is nothing quite like going up north and experiencing the perfect mix of natural, local-grown herbs, spices, and vegetables with amazingly rich local-caught seafood. During our trip to Mendocino County, we were blown away by how sustainable the town was. Most places we visited grew their own food and had their own eggs; and when they wanted something they didn’t have, you can bet it came locally from within the town. Because of this, there were few preservatives and few items that weren’t immediately fresh. Needless to say, it is an experience like no other to eat along the Medocino Coast, and we were thrilled to do so. Let’s talk about our favorite dining experiences while we were in Mendocino, CA.

The Inn at Newport Ranch has it all! It’s positioned on the edge of the earth where the land meets the sea, it’s seen centuries of history, and it holds 1 1/2 miles of ocean views and 25 miles of trails that enter giant redwood forests. We got a small glimpse into the beauty and wonder of this property, and it left us with a wanderlust for so much more. We learned a lot about sustainability on this property while experiencing a true luxurious getaway.

Traveling by air is among the preferred means. Most people love it since it is the most comfortable and fastest way of traveling. Some individuals travel to solve business issues, while others tour abroad for their vacations.

Whether you choose to travel by road, land, sea or air, looking and feeling great should be one of your number one priorities. Getting to your destination can take many hours so it is crucial that you opt for outfits that make you feel at ease. And if they also look good, so much the better.

You may have heard about the beauty of Northern California many times before, but it’s something that you really do have to see to believe. After living the last decade in SoCal, I thought I knew what beautiful beaches looked like. Boy, was I wrong. We visited the Mendocino Coast in June, and I was blown away by the indescribable beauty and perfect temperatures offered just off the shore. We left behind the traffic, dust, and scorching heat to find the beauty, heart, and soul of California.

The joke tends to be that when you’re at home, you might wear the same pair of sweatpants for three days, especially if you’re working remotely. Then, when it’s time to travel, you’re convinced you’re going to need four outfit changes a day. You end up over-packing, meaning it’s inconvenient, and you may find yourself paying for that extra luggage.