Vacation Archives - Kara Duenas

Continental Divide

Colorado: Continental Divide The Loveland Pass Continental Divide Over the last few weeks, we had the great joys of travelling through Colorado. Although there are

Traveling With Kids

Traveling With Kids Ain’t No Easy Task Okay Mom’s and Dad’s out there I’ve got some tips & tricks that will help alleviate some of

Ever Been To Yucatan?

Mexico: Yucatan Just SouthWest of Cancun and Cozumel this beautiful state is densely populated and has much to offer. If you stay current with my

Mia Reef All Inclusive Resort

Mexico: Mia Reef All Inclusive Resort Hey guys and gals! As you already know, I wrote about Isla Mujeres, an island off of Cancun; for

Isla Mujeres

Destination: Isla Mujeres Hey There! So just about this time last year, were on our way over to Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo Mexico. Cody, my

California: Palm Desert

Planning A Visit To Palm Desert? Need a last minute getaway?! I’ve got just the place … Palm Desert, California! This adorable & super seasonal

GIVEAWAY: Cabin Retreat

This month, we are having a HUGE GIVEAWAY! A 3-Day Stay in a Cabin in Lake Arrowhead, California! You read that right! 2-nights and 3-days

Queen Kapiolani Hotel

REVIEW Happy Monday Friends! Last week I spent 5 days in Waikiki ( but you already knew that because you follow me on Instagram 😉

Solo Traveler Hotel Tips

I started traveling when I was just a kid. Often for my parents work, but as I got older, more so for curiosity and pleasure.

Not The Type Of Island Getaway You’d Imagine

San Juan Islands This is going to be one of my favorite posts to write. In fact, I will probably write multiple posts since the

Girls Trip To Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California This adorable and slow pace Spanish style town is the perfect girls getaway. Day 1 I drove from Palm Springs to Los

Salvation Mountain

Have you ever been out to the East end of Southern California? I mean, past Palm Springs, and even past Coachella Valley. Now that the

Crater Lake

Have you ever been to Oregon? Or maybe you live in Northern California and are planning a trip to Oregon? If so, and you are

Whispering Oaks Terrace

Whispering Oaks Terrace For those of you that are engaged and looking for a wedding venue in the Southern California area, keep this beautiful hidden

Snow Summit vs Bear Mountain

Planning A Snowboard/ Ski Trip Soon? Snowboarding & Skiing in SoCal There are quite a few options down in the Southern California area when going

Paddle Boarding At Lake Las Vegas

Our day at Lake Las Vegas Well we have this place on the South East side of Las Vegas called Lake Las Vegas. Now, I

Quick Weekend Trip Essentials

Hey Guys + Gals! This will be my third post on what to pack. The other two are Traveling with Kids and Beauty Carry-Ons. With Spring Break

What to Eat and What to Avoid in Thailand

What To Eat & What Not To Eat If you came straight here from our main Thailand post, then you are almost finished knowing just

Things You Should Know Before Your Trip To Thailand

Planning A Trip To Thailand? Thailand – The Best 3rd World Country to Visit For those of you who haven’t made the time to visit

Why Should You Practice Meditation?

Traveling Can Be Stressful & Meditation Can Help Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about Meditation, but do you know the purpose

My Top Palm Desert Coffee Shops

But first, Coffee. Am I right?! Coffee is a must first thing in the morning, but it is also a godsend around 2pm … you

Cruisin’ // Follow These Tips on your Next Cruise

Recently I have become a huge fan of cruises. My new found love for “cruising” has taken me on 2 trips a year for the

Tent Camping Hacks You Need To Know!

Camping can be a lot of work – the planning, prepping, oganization of activities while there, and then the clean up. Follow these tips below

How To Not Look Jet Lagged After A Long Flight

How To Not Look Jet Lagged After A Long Flight Long flights can wear ya down, emotionally and physically. Don’t worry because I’ve got you

Utah: Zion National Park

Fall in Zion Cooler weather, autumn colored leaves, and less traffic, Zion National Park is a must see in the Fall! Having visited Zion multiple

While on our road trip to Sturgis, SD, we tried venturing out as much as possible and really inviting the environment into our lives. There is a city next to Sturgis called Hill City, which has a couple cool places to visit and see. One of those places is the Prairie Berry Winery.