Exploring the real wild side of Miami: The Everglades

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Sarah Fay next to the Everglades National Park Entrance in South Florida! #VisitFlorida #Everglades

Not too far away from the glitz and glamour of Miami, is a rugged and ecologically rich terrain- The Everglades National Park. 

In honor of National Public Lands Day on September 28, 2019. I decided to recount the best of the Everglades by sharing my experience during my recent trip to the Everglades National Park from Miami. I have been to the Everglades and surrounding area multiple times, but every time it has always been a new adventure! From a Miami Everglade’s airboat tour, to eating gator bites once you exit the city your in for a journey in swamp country. 

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Cape Cod Travel Guide: A New England Summer Escape

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Chatham lighthouse and coast guard boat in Cape Cod with Sarah Fay facing it.

Cape Cod is where time stops, and life slows down and you actually can relax on your vacation. The best Cape Cod towns to experience feel like they have stood still in time. I have been going to the “Cape” as locals call it since I was in a little kid perks of growing up in Massachusetts part-time. Maybe I love it for the nostalgic memories, but mainly I love it because the setting of the Cape makes me feel like I am at the center of a Nicholas Sparks novel. 

Lately, my world has been spinning at a million miles an hour, so I thought I would go somewhere I could catch my breath. While Cape Cod is New England’s best-known summer escape, I would also recommend it in September for a last-minute getaway before fall really starts in New England. 

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Dallas in 48 Hours: Exploring the Big D

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Dallas Skyline - GeO-Deck at Reunion Tower

48 hours in Dallas convinced me that I loved this city. Dallas is the glitz and the glamour of Texas. The city is made up of neighborhoods, such as Bishop Arts and Deep Ellum that give Dallas a hipster edge. Personally, I had decided to stay longer in Austin, Texas because people in Austin tried to tell me there was not much to see in Dallas. However, I thought they were wrong. I found there was plenty of things to do for any foodie, art lover, or culture seeking traveler in Dallas. 

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9 Reasons Why you should visit Tulum, Mexico!

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Tulum beach in Mexico on a sunny day

Tulum is the destination that everyone is talking about on the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. My mom was shocked to learn how popular it was now, she told me of the unspoiled beaches and town of Tulum she had visited 30 years ago. While tourists have discovered this gem, thanks to Instagram, influencers, and word of mouth, it is still 100 percent worth coming here for a great vacation! The pearly white sand beaches are what initially draws tourists, but there is a boat load of things to do beyond the shores. 

If you want uncommercial, chill, and relaxed vibes as compared to nearby tourist destinations Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, Tulum is for you! If your still not convinced here are 10 reasons that will have you booking your ticket ASAP! 

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