17 Incredible and Fun Places to Visit near Las Vegas

Hey Hey, happy summer time! If you are headed to the Southwest for your vacation, check out my local's guide for must see spots near Las Vegas. Lake Las Vegas   Lake Las Vegas is one of the most scenic spots in the Vegas Valley, and is considered part of Henderson. The man -made lake is a huge hit with tourists and locals both.  Lake Las Vegas is my happy place- IM OBSESSED- LOVE IT!  I miss the ocean and mountains in the Pacific Northwest; so at least being at the lake helps! A few hotels are located in the area: the Westin,(my favorite),  the Hilton and MonteLago Village Resort. The Lake offers:  panoramic scenery a luxurious vibe  quaint lake village  amazing amenities water sport rentals  perfect for family getaways, staycations or a daytrip escape Lake Las Vegas Water Sports has rentals available for kayaking, paddle boarding etc.  In addition many residents in the valley, call Lake Las Vegas home. I wish we had bought a condo at the lake, instead of a house in town.

Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day! Hello Friends! I hope all is well in your world. It's been awhile since I've posted a new article or update. I apologize for lack of content lately.  It's been hard to keep up the blog with a full time schedule the past few months. On April 1st I went back to teaching interventions at a charter school after a 3 year hiatus.  My contract ends in July, so we will see what pans out for the fall. School ended last week, I have to work a bit longer to wrap up the year.  After that I'll be heading back to "God's Country", the Pacific Northwest for part of the summer. I can't wait to see my son, friends and the amazing scenery I miss so much.  It will be great to get a break from the scorcher Vegas heat.  I think we had temporary insanity when deciding to move to the Southwest,  ha!  It has it's perks, but hope to get back to the NW eventually. It's been a blast working with the 2nd grade team and doing math interventions at the Ai

San Francisco: See the Top 5 Attractions in 5 Hours

*This post contains affliate links. If you click or purchase; I may receive a small commission at no additonal cost to you . Today I am sharing one of my favorite all time spots to visit, the city by the Bay- San Francisco. It's a great place for a day trip or an extended vacation. I was there for just a few hours this time, so this post will cover the 5 places I visited in 5 hours. These are the most popular attractions, and well known to most vistiors. Some day I hope to take time to find some of the hidden treasure of the city.

Visiting Univeristy of WA Cherry Blossoms: Insider Tips and More

Where is the University of WA The University of Washington is the oldest University on the west coast. It has been in existence since 1861,Several extensions are located around the Puget Sound, the main campus is located in Seattle in the University District. You can reach the campus by car in 15-20 min from downtown; unless it's rush hour.

48 Hours in Biscayne Bay Florida

Where is Biscayne Bay Biscayne Bay is a shallow estuary located on the Atlantic coast of South Florida.  The northern part of the lagoon is surrounded by the heart of Miami Metropolitan area.  The southern end of Biscayne Bay is mostly undeveloped; with a large part of the lagoon included in Biscayne National Park.

Best Day Trips from Milan Italy

* This post contains affiliate links. If you click or purchase I may receive a small commission at NO extra cost to you. One of my favorite trips so far was to Milan Italy. This bustling city in Northern Italy has many activities to offer travelers of every type.  I was  excited to explore Milan and the surrounding areas. The best day trips from Milan are a few hours drive or a short train ride.  Here are 3 recommendations for day trips from Milano.

Las Vegas: Spend Valentine's at the Venetian Hotel

Valentines at the Venetian All you need is love.  Wishing you peace, love and joy on this special day ! I hope you  are doing something fun with your loved ones.  Love is all around us, if we just open our hearts to receive it. Oh and look all the love you can find at the Venetian Hotel Resort! Some of you may not like Valentine's day for whatever reason. Perhaps you don't have a significant other, or it's a day of painful memories. To those struggling with this day: we can celebrate love from our family members, a friend or a furry pal The purest of love comes from above. I am thankful for God's love. I wanted to share a few snaps of the Venetian in  Las Vegas . If you ever get the chance to visit, do stop in at this amazing hotel. It is a beautiful place to shop, eat and stay. Lunar New Year Venetian Decor  Check out the gorgeous decorations for the day of love. It is also  Lunar New Year on the Las Vegas strip.  You will see displays in several

10 Amazing Places to Eat OFF the Las Vegas Strip

There are many reasons to visit Las Vegas -the ornate hotels, award-winning shows and world class cuisine are all reasons travelers come to Vegas. In this post I'm featuring the latter; the food.

MAGIC Fashion Tradeshow Vegas: 10 Tips for Attending

I'm excited to share how to experience the largest fashion tradeshow in North America: MAGIC. I've been attending since 2015.  Magic happens twice a year, in February and August.  In the past I had to book a hotel and flight; this year it's a 15 min drive from home- yay!  If you decide to go ; here are my best 10 Tips for Attending Magic Fashion Tradeshow Las Vegas.

10 Best Things to do at Christmas in Las Vegas