Happy Sunday! I hope you all had a chance to take some time to explore the depths of your surroundings this past week either through a book, a week long vacation or through a beloved hobby. I am optimistic that you took some time for yourself and stepped back from the ‘hustle and bustle’ the tasks of everyday life often consume us with.
I have been spending my Sunday afternoon with a cup of tea, my yorkshire terrier by my side and a blanket thrown over my shoulders searching for trips of interest. I hope you enjoy what I have found.
Still feel like celebrating your Irish roots even though Saint Patrick’s Day has come and gone? Well, I did some research and found some great travel deals to Ireland, the land of the Irish! Lets be honest, do the Irish ever really stop celebrating?
Stay in Ireland for 6 nights at 4-star hotels with a rental car to explore as you please.
Check out the historic castles, the beautiful hillsides that Ireland is so famous for, hit up the Guinness Brewery in Dublin or even the Jameson Distillery. Spend 2 nights in Dublin, 2 nights in Mayo and 2 nights in Limerick.
This is a great trip and way to explore the extent of your heritage. “You’ve got to go there, to know there,” said Zora Neale Hurston referring to Ireland’s famous poet, William Butler Yeats.
As we embrace the conclusion of winter and spring temperatures begin to creep into our days, how is that I still wake up to snowflakes hitting my window when the previous day was 60 degrees? If you are still currently attending college, or are caught up in your 9-5 days… it is okay to need a break, a break from the fickle temperatures and a break from the pasty white person that stares at you in a mirror.
Depending on where your departure city is, flights to Florida are as low as 49 dollars! Take a trip to Key West, Florida where you can embrace your relaxation and solitude and if you are a fan of Ernest Hemingway take a tour of his home at 907 Whitehead Street. Either way, this great price on a round-trip flight will assure you a nice base tan, a week of work-free, sun-shining days. Enjoy.
As I searched for travel deals, I came across a deal to visit my hometown: Burlington VT. Although I mentioned earlier that the weather has been fickle, you have the chance to pick your weekend getaway. I have lived in Vermont most of my life, excluding my college years spent in Boston, MA. Burlington is truly a beautiful, charismatic, enticing town. I suggest this weekend getaway to everyone that is considering a New England trip.
I highly recommend (if the weather co-insides) taking a walk along our waterfront bike path where the views of Lake Champlain are breathtaking. I run and bike on this path multiple times a week and often find myself being thankful for the blessings that I have. It is a beautiful place to reflect, read and write.
There are a few local authors that will be appearing at the Flying Pig Bookstore in Shelburne, VT. (About 10 minutes from Burlington) If your trip correlates to these authors publicly speaking, I advise checking them out. Local authors scheduled to make an appearance: Carrie Jones, March 24th. Eugenie Doyle, March 28th. Chris Bohjalian, April 1st. Jeffery Hollender, April 15th. Plus much more.
Continue exploring and continue traveling, it will allow you to breathe easier.
