Have you been dreaming of traveling to Europe, but don’t have a full 7 days or more to go? The good news is - you don’t need that long! Get my tips and tricks for vacationing in Europe in just 5 days.

Perhaps more than any other country, Americans are drawn to Ireland. Most likely, it’s because 1 in 4 U.S. adults have Irish ancestry! There’s also something about the fighting Irish - their love of beer, the green shamrocks, and little Leprechauns that we just love. But Ireland is more than its clichés (though you’ll see plenty of that if you stick to the tourist routes) and those in search of it will bring home a far better treasure than the proverbial pot of gold.

They say it’s stronger than steel, and can survive 120 years in the wild. Can you imagine? In Maui, in its prime habitat, bamboo grows thick and spreads for acres and acres.

For the record, the movie Moana is twice as enjoyable after visiting Maui. Particularly the crater summit of Haleakala, where the demigod, Maui, was believed to have lassoed the sun. (Do you hear Dwayne Johnson singing in your head too?) The name Haleakala means “House of the Sun”, and standing on the rim of this massive crater, it’s easy to understand why the ancient Polynesians regarded this place as holy.

When you think of a Hawaiian vacation, what comes to mind? The beach, right? Well, that’s exactly what I thought too! Turns out, there’s way more to do in Maui than just sit on the beach all day. I call it the perfect destination, find out why!

Valentine’s Day may be a friendly reminder of the importance of spending time with the ones we love, but a romantic trip for two is a good idea all year long! Romantic vacations enable couples to set aside their busy schedules and focus on one another and reconnect in ways they can’t otherwise when competing with a busy schedule.