Planning a trip can be overwhelming even for the most seasoned traveler. No matter how thoroughly you prepare, there are elements still out of your control. Luckily, there are quick and accessible solutions at our fingertips. Travel apps that range from monitoring our...
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Let’s Get Away For a Little Romance
When many of us think of a romantic getaway, we often envision a far off place – a centuries-old castle in the mountains or a beachside villa on a private island. But these seemingly out-of-reach destinations represent a small portion of what the world has to offer. A...
Black History Month Things To do
Looking for a way to learn more, honor icons and continue the legacy of many who fought for equality? Here's a list to things to do near the Gainesville, Georgia area. There is so much history around the U.S. and around the world. Share what's a "must see" in your...
A Love Letter To Pensacola, Florida
Dear Pensacola, I fell in love with you before I can remember. My dad grew up in the area and my grandma still lives in that house. I’ve been visiting you since I was a baby and every memory I have of you is a happy one. More than anything, you feel like home. My dad...
A Love Letter To Hong Kong
Dear Hong Kong, You are truly the “love of my life city”. With your bright twinkling lights, bustling harbor and high-octane street life – you captured me from the very start. My first trip in 1980 welcomed me with the spicy scented air of a vibrant city that knows no...
A Love Letter To The Valley, Anguilla
A Love Letter from Brenda O'Neale, a Travel Agent specializing in Destination Weddings, Honeymoons and romance travel. Dear The Valley, I fell in love with you in 1980 the first time I visited. My sons' Godfather was the Minister of Finance at the time and...
A Love Letter To Cape Town
Author Steven Filby is a regular contributor to Travel Bags With Annita. My darling Cape Town It was love at first sight! The moment I saw your amazing curves, mountains, beaches, wineries, wildlife and culture I knew this was a relationship that would last...
A Love Letter to Savannah, Georgia
Author Marjorie, a reading consultant in Atlanta, GA shares why she loves Savannah Dear Savannah I love you, Of all the places I have gone, you are of the most beautiful. Just to say your name brings about a feeling of romance, relaxation and peacefulness. Southern...
A Love Letter to New Orleans
A love letter to New Orleans from Trupti Devdas Nayak a freelance writer and photographer. Dear New Orleans, I fell in love with you when I first visited in 2014. You left a vivid impression on me and I've dreamed of returning ever since. Everybody wants to visit New...
Olivia’s Food Destinations
Food reveals so much about a location. It represents the influences of different cultures, reflects the major crops of the area and can be central to celebrations and festivals. And even though we all love food, we often overlook the details that set one culture’s...
There’s Gold In Them Hills
“There's gold in them hills”. Scattered through history are many tales of who found the first gold in the North Georgia mountains. One story claims Benjamin Parks was walking along a deer path and found gold in a rock. Other claims put John Witheroods (there are...
Ideal Destinations For Going Unplugged!
Ideal destinations for going unplugged In a world now saturated with technology, an unplugged vacation may seem unthinkable. We have come to rely upon our social media accounts not only as an entertaining distraction but also as a major connection to our friends,...
U.S. Virgin Islands – No Passport Required
A little over 1,000 miles off the coast of Florida are the U.S. Virgin Islands. Home to pristine beaches, vibrant cultures and year round celebrations, the Virgin Islands are an ideal location for vacations and destination weddings alike. And to further sweeten the...
Enjoying Ski Season Near and Far
Once the magic of the holiday season has ended, the remaining winter months can sometimes feel bleak and stagnant. Spring can seem like the next most exciting event. However, there is a way for us to enjoy and celebrate winter while it lasts. Ski season is upon us...
My Travel Dreams For 2015
Author: Olivia Varnson Sports journalism enthusiast and program researcher for Travel Bags With Annita January 2015 Travel and Leisure released a list of twenty-five new attractions opening across the world in 2015. From libraries to food markets, museums to roller...
Pet Travel Tips – From an expert!
By Tracey Schowalter It is vacation time and lots of you like to travel with your dog(s). Here are some tips to make your travel go as smoothly as possible: Work with your dog now, before your trip, to help her become more comfortable traveling in your vehicle. Take...