No WiFi, No Problem: Three Days in Port Barton, Palawan
A three hour drive from the city of Puerto Princesa, including one hour on a bumpy, unpaved road that you’ll be driven down at top speed, is Port Barton. A laid back beach town, Port…
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Palawan Vacation: 5 Days on the World’s #1 Island
Last month I took my first week-long vacation (6 whole days off IN A ROW) in two years. Even The Weekend Jetsetter takes a “real vacation” now and then! I spent 25+ hours each way traveling…
Weekends are Bigger in Texas: How to Spend a 3-Day Weekend in Dallas
Last month I spent President’s Day weekend in Dallas, Texas. If you’ve subscribed to The Weekend Jetsetter for a while, you’ve probably realized that most of my trips are driven by flight deals – and…
Things to Do in Bologna: How to Spend 72 Hours in Italy’s Foodie Capital
As is usually the case with my impromptu European adventures, I was inspired to visit Bologna after booking a great flight deal ($499 round trip) on AirBerlin from New York to Milan. Since I’d already…
How 48 Hours in Rome Saved Me from Study Abroad Regret
I never studied abroad in college. Mainly it was because I spent a semester in New York City doing an unpaid internship, which cost an arm and a leg, leaving few pennies for months of…
Mont Pelée: Adventures on Martinique’s Deadly Volcano
While sun-seeking vacationers flock to the southern resort town of Trois-Ilets and cruise ship passengers disembark in the capital city of Fort-de-France, the northern region of Martinique is relatively untouched by tourists. The main draw…
How to Make Flight Cancellations & Missed Connections Fun!
Getting stuck on the runway for hours. Missing your connection. Having to cut a trip short. These are all a traveler’s worst nightmare, but if you travel frequently enough, all bound to happen eventually. In…
A Weekend on “One Happy Island” | 48 Hours in Aruba
Aruba is a dream destination for weekend jetsetters purely because of its size – at 20 miles long and 6 miles wide, you can totally see it all in two days. Of course that doesn’t…
Trois-Ilets, Martinique: a Caribbean Paradise You Can Fly to for $69 from the U.S. (Yes, Way!)
If you’re taking advantage of Norwegian Air’s new flights from the U.S. to Martinique for $69, I’m betting your vacation goals include crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches. If that’s the case, you’ll want to…
48 Hours in Fort-de-France, Martinique’s Colorful Caribbean Capital
Did you know that you can fly from Boston, New York and Baltimore to the island of Martinique for as low as $69 each way? Yes, you read that correctly. I was already super pumped…
5 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Beyond the Beach
Let’s talk about South Florida. It’s got a reputation for being, well, the most basic U.S. vacation destination of all time. I myself thought the only things to do in Fort Lauderdale were lie on…
9 Reasons You Should Travel Solo to Iceland in 2016
Iceland is a dream destination for many travelers, but it’s easier and more affordable than ever to get there. Solo female travel in Iceland is also growing increasingly popular, as it’s one of the safest…