Destinations
Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta Review
I recommend Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta over Marriott Resort Here is why I prefer the Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta for our visits. For years, our preferred base in Puerto Vallarta was the Marriott Resort in the Marina. We loved stepping directly onto that smooth sand after breakfast. Then we walked along the surf all the…
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An Easy Brussels to Antwerp Day Trip I flew into Brussels from London for a quick one-day layover and turned it into an Antwerp day trip. Having been to Brussels before, I knew the best place to stay – the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel. It sits directly across from the terminal, just thirty-nine steps per…
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Play Video Celebrating National Day in Brussels at Parc du Cinquantenaire Getting to the Park National Day celebrations take place every July 21 at Parc du Cinquantenaire. Police close surrounding roads by 7 PM. Driving or taking an Uber fails to work efficiently. Visitors must use the metro system instead. Walking to Hôtel des Monnaies…
Click to Explore and DiscoverThe Gentse Feesten from Brussels
The Gentse Feesten from Brussels via Train Taking a day trip to the Gentse Feesten from Brussels is very straightforward. In fact, we started our trip by taking the Metro directly to the Brussels-Zuid station. We had taken the train to Leuven and Mechelen on the two days prior. While those earlier trains were quite…
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Day Trip to Mechelen Self-Guided Itinerary Mechelen does not get the same instant name recognition as Bruges or Ghent so our day trip to Mechelen was not even on our radar. Sandwiched between Brussels and Antwerp, travelers often drive past it. But, a single day here still offers plenty of medieval gables, Baroque ceilings, and…
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