Bliss Travels Blog
Charleston Charm
Arriving in Charleston the air is a bit chilly, and the locals are blaming my husband and I for bringing the cold from Mn. Having left a nuisance snow this morning I will gladly except the 56 degrees and sunshine! What a wonderful city this is, filled with amazing...
The Sulit Experience
In this post I have created a link to view some fabulous places to visit!
The Quiet Of Gulfport
Gulfport is vacant, the miles of white sand beaches are empty. Could it be the overcast of clouds and the threat of a good thunderstorm nearby keeping all tucked inside. I love sharing the beach with only my travel companion and the company of sandpipers; A...
V is for Vermejo
Three nights in a far away land called Vermejo I sit in my room with stone, antique furniture, lace curtains, painted cream wood doors, oil paintings with large ornate gold frames and I am transcended to an early time. Here I can feel the vistors past from the moment...
Hello My Harry Coo
Hello My Hairy Coo December in Scotland with a post in London is a wonderful time to visit the United Kingdom not to mention the low tour costs for out of season, if you choose to travel by tour. Most of the time I just get up and go and take in everything a...
London In A Day
After finishing my Scottish Highlands Tour on a Friday morning and not quite ready to travel back over the pond to the United States my travel mate and I decided to take the 5 hour train ride from Glasgow to London for the weekend. The train is after all, a wonderful...
San Fran + Sausalito + Sonoma
San Fran + Sausalito + Sonoma Three Big "Essess" packed into 3 days! My whirlwind trip with hubby again proves to be another wonderful long weekend, I love these long weekend getaways! We arrived in San Francisco and enjoyed an amazing show by the Blue Angels Navy...
Old Port
The idea of traveling to Portland ME for an extended weekend at the end of August sounded perfect and is just what we did. My girlfriend and I jumped on board our Sun Country Airlines flight, hailed an Uber into Old Port and settled in to the salty sea air and...
Reconnect with Joy at Canyon Ranch
Wellness + Joy + Reset I wanted to share my experience at Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa. I feel privileged to have spend 3 nights/4 days at theTucson, AZ location. If you know me, All Inclusive Resorts do not tend to be the way I like to travel, Canyon Ranch proved...
Weekend In Savannah
Sometimes after a long cold winter all one needs is a short escape with friends, Savannah was my perfect escape with two longtime girlfriends for an extended weekend. Our journey began with a short non stop flight via Sun Country Airlines which runs seasonal service...
One Happy Island
One Happy Island: Aruba It has been a few months since I have sat down to write about my travels, pulled deep into seasonal disorder this Minnesota winter has been more unseasonable than other winters of the past. As Easter arrives and the birds are beginning to sing...
Buen Camino: My pilgrimage on the Camino Way
If you have walked the Camino you know this experience is different for all and every journal at the end of the days walk will provide a personal level of defeat, rejoice and reflection that you never thought possible. This is a journey for your soul, a journey that...
The Art of Clearwater Beach
The Art of Clearwater Beach - I will admit Florida to me is like going to visit my Minnesota neighbors at the beach. However, I needed a getaway and had never been to this town in Florida so why not? I love a place where I do not need to rent a car, an easy Uber ride...
Rhode Island Escape
My Rhode Island Escape: Day 1: My getaway to Rhode Island finally arrived, this trip is a rebook destination from 2020 covid travel cancels. Sun Country Airlines offers non-stop flights out of Minneapolis to Providence during certain months and the 2 1/2 hour flights...
Traveling Wales
To Do List: Traveling Wales A hazardous warning should be included in the description for all employment help wanted ads for the travel industry. As hundreds of emails and client requests pass by my screen everyday how can they or me possibly decide on all the...
Canyonlands
I love this saying: We are all tourists, God is our travel agent who has already identified our routes, bookings and destinations - trust him and enjoy life. Canyonlands 2020 Journey: My husband and I joined a Globus Escape Tour in mid Novemember. Covid times...
San Antonio, TX Riverwalk
It was time for a quick getaway, year 2020 has dragged on and on. A 4 day/3 night long weekend is what us girls needed and this trip to San Antonio would be a first visit for us all. Of course the trip had to start with the airport 6:30 am Bloody Mary, followed by a...
Meandering the Mississippi
Day 1: The girlfriend road trip along the Mississippi has landed us at the 5 star Merrill Hotel in Muscatine IA! So far we have enjoyed walking the river, visiting historic downtown and of course the brewery’s on the river. Tomorrow the itinerary leads us to a...
#staycation Minneapolis
Every now and then we could all use a #staycation. I checked into (one of my favorites ) The Hotel Ivy for a wellness getaway and to enjoy this giant little gem in our city. The Hotel Ivy offers you a luxury stay in the heart of Minneapolis. I was welcomed in the...
Travel Memories…..Venice Beach
A beach getaway for Minnesotans 90% of the time is in Florida. For me, I head to Southern California, A quick 3 hour flight and I am transformed into the warmth of sunshine and energy of the SoCal beach community. My most recent beach escape took me to Venice Beach...
Panama Delayed
Panama Delayed As a travel advisor I cannot tell you how much we look forward to visiting new places, new adventures, new parts of the world. In April my husband and I were set to travel to Panama, Covid-19 put a halt on this adventure and many adventures for many...
France: Always A Good Idea
Having traveled Europe it seems odd to have never stepped into France, so when the opportunity presented itself I signed up for the journey. This tale is of my motor coach tour through France that begins and ends in Paris. I arrived in Paris on a chilly, wet November...
Skyway Wedding
One of the perks of being an officiant is seeing the awesome places and venues a couple chooses to marry in. One of the perks of being a travel advisor is attending wine and food events at different venues. I have had the pleasure of attending a few such events at the...
Glamping in California Wine Country
Day 1: My husband and I are off on another adventure and as always we start the with Bloody Marys at the airport. This time terminal 2 as we wait for our delayed flight on Sun Country (AARGH)! It seems like a long time since we have escaped together. My BFF...
It was all about Cuba
Here we go again. Holly and I are off sailing Majesty of the Seas, on Royal Caribbean Cruise lines. Our ports will be Key West and Cuba, Holly’s daughter Sissy will be joining us. Day 1: Thank goodness for Priority Club and Sky Club memberships! This is...
JOY, JOY Norwegian JOY
April 7: This month my work “mates” and I will sail off on the Norwegian Cruise Lines new ship JOY. It has been many years since I have traveled for work and I am excited to get to know this ship and my co-workers up front and personal. Our journey will begin in Vancouver, a city the four of us are looking forward to exploring! I cannot wait to share with you all this ship has to offer as we cruise down the Pacific and California coast.
“I Do” to Jamaica
My husband and I landed in MoBay to join our friends for a destination wedding. Our All-Inclusive resort - The Secrets Wild Orchid. Upon check in we received champagne and headed out to the pool to join the others who were already in...
Rustic Cottage #24
Once again my feet have landed in California. Having lived here on and off for what seems half my life, Cali is my go to place. This trip is a few days on the beach with my husband at rustic beach cottage #24 in Crystal Cove State Park. This place is...
Dirk Diggler Porn Star
I will never forget my words to my son saying. ":Don't ever bring that cat home, I can't believe you went out and got a cat." Jump ahead to finding out how cool cats can be. Those of you who know me, knew how Diggler took over our household and...
New Orleans Warms the Soul
It's the middle of September 2016 and I have just landed in New Orleans for a girlfriend trip ( actually a working trip) with Holly. I am to meet her at the hotel - The Hilton Riverside, as she arrived yesterday.Once outside to hail the cab, I...
Weekend Trip – Chicago
Wednesday, October 21, 2015It's 3:00am on a seasonally warm October day. What was I thinking when I booked a 6:00am flight out of Minneapolis to Chicago. We can't even check into our hotel until 4pm! Hmmm, oh yeah, the $80.00 r/t flight on Southwest...
Camping Colorado Style
Jun 20, 2015 Colorado Camping Trip:Friday June 12th, 2015.So many times this week I have come to the conclusion that getting ready for a cross country camping trip is so much work.What was I thinking on that cold February day when I booked this trip?????It...
Taliesin
As I join the tour of Taliesin, I see a small group of tourist's if not for the entire weekend, at the least this day, and I too am one of them. Our guide with 20 years experience certainly has a passion for this Frank Lloyd Wright design and...
Happy Birthday in Ireland
Holly and I are beginning our journey! Happy Birthday to us!June 16, 2013Today we landed in Shannon and were greeted by lovely, friendly locals, there aura seems to spread across the land because even the tourist's seem ready to be more than delightful!...