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Guide to St. Helena Wine Country
Wine country is soooooo much more than just NAPA! We (myself included) lump all the regions of wine county into Napa and Sonoma, but it is so much more. Tiffer Tips Guide to St. Helena Getting Around St. Helena With our new normal I fully suggest and promote AND cannot live without a car service! Bougie much?!?!?!?!? Kinda but, it is a time saver like no other! Ubers can take 40+ minutes and that is valuable wine tasting time you could be utilizing! Not to mention the sky high prices they have been pushing. Also, DRUNK DRIVING, is never an option, ever! SOOOOO, if you have more than just two…
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Guide to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
The first thing my family said when I told them I was going to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico was, “it’s NOT SAFE! AND that I should pick a different tropical location.” I thought this was crazy! A handful of my friends have lived in Puerto Rico for years and not once EVEN during the hurricanes did, they feel unsafe! Needless to say, I brushed it off and went anyway! I AM SO HAPPY I DID! Literally a once in a lifetime opportunity! I have the best luck when it comes to last minute travel. Let me fill you in. SO, when I was in Florida for two months a friend of…
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5 Best Things to do in Marathon, Florida
If you are looking for your next weekend getaway in Florida, check out Marathon Key it is a hidden gem in the Florida Keys. For most visitors, they just want to head ALL the way down to Key West. Which if you have not been to Key West it is similar to New Orleans but with more of a beach vibe. Marathon is the perfect key to relax, cruise on a boat and sip cocktails on the beach. It is one of the best little beach towns in the keys. It is about 173 miles from Miami to Key West and Marathon is about two-thirds of the way down. Perfect…
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Camping Essentials in Big Basin Redwoods
The California Redwoods is one of the top destinations for camping and hiking. I am so happy to share that this is now in my backyard!! Growing up in Florida you do not camp often because it is too hot, sticky and so many bugs. In June we were invited on a camping trip in the Santa Cruz Mountains at Big Basin. Naturally, I googled and pinterested all the things we could possibly need. So let me give you the scoop on everything you need to survive a few nights in the Redwoods.Luckily, my husband had camped in this decade, so he handled the equipment. Camping Essentials Tent (you need…
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Locals Guide: Fort Lauderdale, FL
South Florida is known for its celebrity sightings, fancy cars, boujee night life and partying until the sun comes up! Not only is South Florida, but in Fort Lauderdale and Miami in particular loved by the party animals, but it is also a favorite for couples, getaways, and family vacays. I am lucky enough to have called Florida home for 27 years! YES, I lived where people vacation, especially my last four years when I was a local in Fort Lauderdale!! Transportation in Fort Lauderdale If you are staying in Fort Lauderdale Beach or Downtown you do not need to worry about renting a car or driving around. Because everything…
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Napa Bucket List: Cave Tasting & Hot Air Balloon Rides
Cross Napa off your bucket list in less than 48 hours. Here is the guide on how to do it all in so little time. If you are familiar with Tiffer Time then you know I love wine and with wine comes a love for Napa. If you want to know all about the best vineyards and how to spend weeks in wine cellars and at vineyards check out the more detailed Napa Trips. But, if you are like me most of the time and running short on said time, these are the details you need to knock off the Napa bucket list. Travel Time: San Francisco to Napa: 1.5…
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Top Places to Explore in Negril, Jamaica
Jamaica is known for its reggae music and island vibes. Everything you need to know about Negril, Jamaica from where to stay, what to do and what is worth venturing out and seeing can be found in this post. Before I go on a trip, I research the hell out of it! Literally, I will spend hours looking up things that the hotel offers, things that are close to where we are staying but may require an hour drive. I want to be able to cross off the destination in one trip. Here is everything we did in Negril, if it is worth doing it and what I wish I…
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Ultimate Guide to Healdsburg Vineyards
Healdsburg Vineyards Wine Not? Planning a wine getaway, stopping at some of the Healdsburg Vineyards is probably not on your list. But, why is that? When you think wine country, the first places that come to mind are Napa and Sonoma, right? Coming from Florida it was all I knew. But, now that I am in the beautiful wine filled state of California, And I now know there is so much more to wine country than Napa and Sonoma. I love the areas north of Napa like Calistoga, St. Helena and Yountville to name a few of my favorites. Now, on the Sonoma side which is West of Napa you…
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Scottsdale: Weekend Getaway
Best guide for the hot destination of Scottsdale, Arizona! <img src="https://tiffertime.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Scottsdale-Weekend-Getaway-nvbbzabmbg727mqxv17l0vl7dao0mtvrhwy2tws7jc.png" title="Scottsdale Weekend Getaway" alt="Everything you need to know for a Scottsdale Adventure" /> There are two types of vacations you can have, in my opinion. One is the lay by the pool and sip cocktails all day, or the other is where you get up and explore all day and night. Which, this kind of vacation typically needs a vacay from the vacay. Our first trip to Scottsdale was the chill, lay by the pool, enjoy the scenery and amazing amenities. Fly into Phoenix, it is less than 30 minutes form Scottsdale. We were meeting our friends in Scottsdale…
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Day Trip to Sonoma
Not enough time or money to stay in Sonoma wine country? I get it, I have been there. Hotels are crazy expensive especially on the weekends. I don’t know about you but dropping $600 on a hotel I only plan on sleeping in, is not my jam. So, let’s just go for the day! Want a weekend getaway? Check out my Napa Getaway. First and foremost, if you plan on doing tastings or drinking. Take the bus or rent a driver to take you up there. It keeps you safe and lets you still have a blast. Most vineyards open at 10 or 11 am. Perfect to grab brunch first! Sonoma Plaza…
