Make The Most Of Your Travels
Lots to see but only a little time? We are here to help you make the most of your travel time! See how we visited the following destinations in one day or less.
Colorado is fast becoming one of our favorite weekend destinations. Cheap flights in and out of DEN and a 2.5 hour travel time from the bay area makes it the perfect destination for a quick trip. Add in the breweries, restaurants and mountain views, and you have the perfect spot for a mini vacation! For …
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We have lived in San Francisco for over 6 years and we are still enchanted by this city. There is so much to see and do in less than 49 square miles. Beyond Alcatraz and Pier 39, San Francisco has wonderful art, culture and cuisine. Use this guide to navigate your way though the city …
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After a work conference in Nashville, we decided to make the most of our trip and squeeze in a quick visit to the Great Smoky Mountains. We made the three-hour trek east to Gatlinburg and arrived late on Thursday evening. This meant we had only one day to enjoy the mountains before returning home on …
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New York City is a sprawling metropolis that can take a lifetime to see. But of course, this is Loving the Layover, so we are here to tell you how to make the most of 24 hours! We decided to start the new year with a trip to Manhattan. Knowing we only had one full …
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If you are interested in amazing sandstone formations, the rocky mountain region is for you! For experienced climbers, the Mile High State is the apex of adventure. But if you aren't looking to take on Pikes Peak, there is still plenty to do in Colorado. The Fountain Formation is the ancient bedrock responsible for the bizarre …
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On a recent trip, we took the train from Interlaken to Paris. The ride brought us through east-central France, past an area known as Burgundy or Bourgogne. As wine lovers and serial excursionists, we knew we had to stop and make the most of this travel day! We chose a guided tour with Authentica, which …
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On our way from Zermatt to Paris, we made a stop in Interlaken. Although it was not technically a layover, we only had about 24 hours to visit this beautiful city, so of course we made the most of it! In addition to being a popular tourist destination, Interlaken is home to Balmers, the first …
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With a love of both the mountains and Disney, how could we miss a chance to visit the village of Zermatt? This iconic mountain resort is best known for its incredible views of the Matterhorn. The majestic landscape and Swiss hospitality was unmatched by any other destination we've visited. I think it's safe to say, …
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Budapest is an incredible city with thousands of years of history and architecture to see. So where should you start exploring? Anywhere! No matter where you are staying in Budapest, you can easily walk to many major sites and attractions. Below we have outlined our "grand circle tour" of the city. At a leisurely pace, …
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We just returned from our latest trip around the globe and are exited to share our adventures with you! But of course, it wouldn't be Loving the Layover unless we made the most of our stopover. For this trip, we flew from Oakland to Budapest, with a 5 hour layover in Oslo. Our original plan was …
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