Review: Avid Hotels (IHG Property)- Lancaster, Pennsylvania

August 29, 2020Trip ReportsAvid Hotels, IHG, Lancaster, PennsylvaniaMichael W

A few weeks back, the Michael W Travels family took a visit to Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

During our visit, we spent a night on a train at the Red Caboose Motel in Ronks, PA. We almost spent both nights there but we were glad that we didn’t.

For the second night, we decided to try a relatively new IHG brand called Avid Hotels. The property, located in Lancaster, PA was in a good location and available at a pretty reasonable price. Continue reading Review: Avid Hotels (IHG Property)- Lancaster, Pennsylvania →

Win A Trip For 4 To Universal Orlando Resort from Frontier Airlines

August 28, 2020Contest, SweepstakesFrontier Airlines, Universal Orlando ResortMichael W

Frontier Airlines is giving away a trip for four to Universal Orlando Resort!

The prize includes airfare, a three-night Universal Orlando resort stay and more!

I’ve never been to Universal Orlando so I’d love to win this prize. While the park is probably geared towards kids older than mine, I’m pretty sure that we’d still have a great time! Continue reading Win A Trip For 4 To Universal Orlando Resort from Frontier Airlines →

An Incomplete Visit To See The World’s Largest Rotating Globe

August 27, 2020Trip ReportsGlobe, MaineMichael W

We’ve been traveling around Maine for about a week now. This is Kim and my second visit, the first time for our kids. So far we’ve had a really nice time, seeing lots of natural sites and eating lots of great food.

While staying in Yarmouth, ME, I wanted to visit Eartha, the world’s largest rotating globe. Continue reading An Incomplete Visit To See The World’s Largest Rotating Globe →

Coming In September: McDonald’s Spicy McNuggets!

August 26, 2020FoodMcDonald's, McNuggets, SpicyMichael W

While I rarely eat McDonald’s, it’s a must visit when visiting new countries. It’s also a treat for my kids whether its at home or while on the road.

My almost four-year old Theo loves McDonald’s McNuggets. I’ll prefer that he’d eat ‘real’ chicken tenders (which he will) but the kid can pound like 10 McNuggets in a sitting.

Regardless, I find it exciting when the Golden Arches offers new menu items! Continue reading Coming In September: McDonald’s Spicy McNuggets! →

Awesome Hotel Do Not Disturb Sign, Win A $5,000 Beach Vacation, Avianca Refund For Canceled Flight Confirmed, Spend A Night On A Train & More- The Rehash!

August 25, 2020Travel ArticlesNews, RehashMichael W

Last Friday we left for a road trip around Maine.

After doing a three-state burger tour (on the way), we’re now seeing and eating our way through Maine. Lobster rolls and lighthouses have been plentiful. We have no set itinerary and have been booking our hotels as we go, usually the night before check-in or even the morning of. Continue reading Awesome Hotel Do Not Disturb Sign, Win A $5,000 Beach Vacation, Avianca Refund For Canceled Flight Confirmed, Spend A Night On A Train & More- The Rehash! →

Delta Blocking Middle Seats Until 2021, Americans Take Vacations Despite COVID, Avoid Losing $ On Upcoming Trips, Google Feature Has Coronavirus Info- Travel News!

August 24, 2020UncategorizedDeals, News, OffersMichael W

Travel News:

• ABC: Appeals Court Grants Reprieve To Uber & Lyft To Continue Operations In CA.
• Yahoo reports Italian Police Hunt Tourist Who Posed For Selfie On Pompeii Ruins.
• USA Today writes Qantas Expects International Travel Won’t Resume Until Mid-2021.
• Skift says Surging COVID Cases Didn’t Deter Americans From Taking Vacations.

Continue reading Delta Blocking Middle Seats Until 2021, Americans Take Vacations Despite COVID, Avoid Losing $ On Upcoming Trips, Google Feature Has Coronavirus Info- Travel News! →

Confirmed: Avianca Refunds For Canceled Flight!

August 23, 2020Travel ArticlesAvianca, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Ecuador, GalapagosMichael W

Over Spring Break 2020 we were supposed to head to Ecuador and the Galapagos.

This was a trip that took a lot of work to plan and one that Kim and I had dreamt of taking for many years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic had other plans. The trip wasn’t meant to be this time.

Before we had a chance to cancel, Avianca canceled our flights in Ecuador from Guayaquil to the Galapagos. Continue reading Confirmed: Avianca Refunds For Canceled Flight! →

Spend A Night On A Train At The Red Caboose Motel In Ronks, PA

August 22, 2020Trip ReportsMotel, Pennsylvania, Red Caboose Motel, Ronks, TrainMichael W

Trains are very popular and of great interest to younger kids. When I first heard about a hotel made of old train cars in Pennsylvania, I wanted to stay there when Lucas was a bit older but it never happened. (Room availability and cost were some factors.)

Kim and I have considered staying at The Red Caboose Motel, located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country many times. Continue reading Spend A Night On A Train At The Red Caboose Motel In Ronks, PA →

Visiting The Incredible Kerid Crater In South Iceland

August 21, 2020Trip ReportsIceland, Kerid Crater, NatureMichael W

Iceland has some of the most amazing and diverse natural sites in the world.

During our visit to the country, we spent time at sites like the Justin Bieber Canyon and the Church Floor among many others.

While doing research for our trip, I hoped to see a crater lake in person. Kim and I decided to make it a point to visit Kerid Crater in South Iceland. Continue reading Visiting The Incredible Kerid Crater In South Iceland →

Win A $5,000 Beach Vacation Of Your Choice from VRBO

August 20, 2020Contest, SweepstakesBeach Vacation, VRBOMichael W

Vacation home rental site VRBO is giving one lucky winner a beach vacation of their choice worth $5,000!

The contest is pretty interesting. The winner gets a travel allowance to use towards booking their airfare and accommodations.

While I’m not a big fan of beach vacations, I’d still love to win this prize. Continue reading Win A $5,000 Beach Vacation Of Your Choice from VRBO →