Travel Widstom

12/29/2024

Today was our last day in the city with Kenzie. We rode the Staten Island Ferry this morning. Unfortunately, it was dreary and foggy today. So, the view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline were nonexistent.

The last thing on the agenda was going to Hudson Yards. The mall was totally decked out for Christmas.

Uber now has a shuttle service from LaGuardia to numerous stops into the city and vice versa. It is much cheaper than a regular Uber. Tonya and I both enjoyed the experience.

As always, it’s great to travel but it’s also nice being home.

12/28/2024

Tonya and I did a much better job handling the subway system to get to Radio City Music Hall this morning.

We went to see the Rockettes. All I can say is WOW! It blew all of us away. Lord willing we will be back to see that show, again. That is something I thought I would never say.

After the show, Tonya and I went to Times Square. Even though it is a tourist trap, it’s something that you have to do at least once. We then went to Washington Square Park to see the arch.

Next, we headed to the financial district to see the Oculus, very cool architecture, the 9/11 Memorial, definitely sobering, and the Wall Street Christmas tree.

We then took the subway. over to Brooklyn and went to Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Lightscape, which was very cool.

It was a full day but it was very much worth the time and energy.

12/27/2024

Started off our day in Bryant Park. It was our first Christmas market.

We then hit the New York Public Library. If you know anything about Tonya, you know she was in her element. It was a beautiful library.

A short walk from the library is Grand Central Station. It is truly a quintessential building in New York City.

Next, we went to Kenzie’s apartment and hung out for awhile. It was nice seeing where she lives.

The Broadway play Wicked was next on the agenda. It was our first Broadway play. It was a fantastic show. I did tell Tonya after the play that I feel that part of my childhood was all a lie.

Next, we went to Columbus Circle. It was our second Christmas market of the day.

After Columbus Circle, Tonya and I navigated the subway system for the first time on our own. It didn’t go the smoothest but we figured it out in the end.

The last thing that we did was to get some shots of Macy’s on 34th Street.

12/12/2024

Albuquerque, NM has a lot of different things to see and do. I believe it's an underrated area of the country. Tonya and I spent 4 days there this summer. We totally enjoyed Albuquerque and surrounding area.

In my latest blog post, I share 10 things to do while you're there. From taking a tram to the top of Sandia Peak to attending an Albuquerque Isotopes minor league baseball game or going on a balloon ride, these are just a few of the exciting activities you can enjoy in Albuquerque.

Click the link to read the post. https://travelwidstom.com/10-wonderful-things-to-do-in-albuquerque-nm/

11/21/2024

It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost here. You know what that means. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday are almost here, also. So, if you love to shop and you are thinking about buying someone special something for Christmas, I have your back.

In my post, I have over 60 travel essentials that can help you on your next trip. You'll find essentials for entertainment, comfort, electronics and travel gadgets, bags and packing, clothing, security, organization, road safety, and more.

It doesn't matter how you are traveling, you will find something that will meet your needs. You can check out my post by clicking the link. https://travelwidstom.com/60-great-travel-essentials-for-when-you-travel/

11/14/2024

There are many things in life where one size doesn't fit all. Some examples include: hotel slippers, airplane seats, cruise life vests, and plane tray tables. You can add hotel credit cards to the list.

A hotel credit card that may be a good fit for you may not be a good fit for the next person. There are numerous factors to consider when trying to decide what hotel credit card to get.

In my latest blog post, I share what factors you should consider when trying to decide what hotel card to get. Click the link to read the post. https://travelwidstom.com/how-to-select-the-best-hotel-credit-card-for-you/

11/12/2024

The Apple AirTags 4 pack is on sale on Amazon for $69.99. This is the lowest price that I have ever seen for them.

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11/08/2024

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11/07/2024

Great Sand Dunes National Park was different than any other national park that I have ever been to. The park is like one big sand box that has 5 peaks that are over 700 feet in height.

You can hike on the sand dunes, sled down them and even sand board on them. The dunes are really impressive. Plus, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains are a backdrop for the dunes. I love me some mountains.

In my latest blog post, I share what Tonya and I did in the park. I also share a bonus stop that we did at Zapata Falls just down the road from Great Sand Dunes. https://travelwidstom.com/how-to-spend-a-day-in-great-sand-dunes-national-park/

11/04/2024

10/31/2024

Yellowstone National Park is a very large and diverse park. The park has geysers, lakes, springs, canyons, rivers, open ranges, mudpots, lots of wildlife and so much more.

This past summer Tonya and I spent two action packed days in the park. We had a great time and in my new blog post I share the two day itinerary that we did while in the park.

It can help you see where you can fly into, places to stay, and things to do. Click the link to read the post. https://travelwidstom.com/yellowstone-itinerary-how-to-spend-2-great-days-in-yellowstone/

10/24/2024

I don't know anyone that doesn't like to save money on travel. My wife and I were able to save over $7,700 on the vacation that we took over the summer.

In my latest blog post, I share what we did to stay 14 nights in hotels and take 8 way one flights for less than $160. Saving money on hotels and flights allowed us to do things on the trip that we wouldn't have been able to do, otherwise.

I hope by reading the post you see that it isn't that hard and it's something that you can do. https://travelwidstom.com/how-to-save-over-7000-in-travel/

10/17/2024

This past summer Tonya and I went to Glacier National Park. While in the park, we did a number of different hikes. Tonya was coming off a knee replacement surgery just 8 weeks prior to us going. She really did great and we got to enjoy one another’s company and we got to see God’s beautiful creation.

In my latest blog post, you can read about the 10 hikes that we did. In the post, I share how long the hikes are, the elevation change, the difficulty of the hike, and what to expect when doing the hike.

You can read the post by clicking the link. https://travelwidstom.com/10-excellent-hikes-to-do-in-glacier-national-park/

10/11/2024

My favorite hotel points program is the World of Hyatt. They have come out with a limited time bonus on their personal card. You will get 5 free category 1-4 free night certificates after spending $4,000 on the card in the first 3 months.

This is a fantastic offer. A few of the category 4 hotels that you could book with the certificates include: the Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort, and Hyatt Regency Koh Samui.

You could also stay at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa. Tonya and I stayed there this past summer and loved the resort. A five night stay at the resort in June would cost you over $2,600. So, you can see that you can get great value for a $95 credit card.

If you have any questions, you can leave a comment or IM me.

10/09/2024

Today is the last day for the Amazon Prime Day Deals. Amazon has thousands of things on sale including items related to travel.

In my latest post, I share 20 items that can help you while you travel. You can find carry on bags, Airpods, luggage and more. The great thing is that you can save some money if you purchase them today.

Click the link to see the post. https://travelwidstom.com/20-excellent-amazon-prime-day-travel-deals/

10/08/2024

The SW Airlines Companion Pass is the best travel deal that you can get for domestic flights. The pass allows you to take a companion with you on flights only paying taxes and fees, which is $5.60 one way.

This is the time of year that many people start taking steps to earn the pass. I have a post that takes you through the steps you need to take to get the pass. You can click the link to read the post. https://travelwidstom.com/steps-to-earn-the-southwest.../

10/07/2024

If you are looking to fly somewhere for the holidays now is the time you should be looking to book your flight(s). According to Google, the lowest prices for flights this year range from 21-52 days out from departure. Based on search and booking data, Thanksgiving flights are cheapest 42 days out and Christmas flights are cheapest 58 days out.

I love to use Google Flights since you can set alerts for flights that you are looking to take. You can be alerted when prices drop so that you can book the cheapest flight possible.

10/04/2024

This is just one of the many different t-shirts that I have for sale in my Etsy shop. Feel free to check them out.

I also have numerous printables that you can purchase.

This Gender-Neutral Adult T-shirts item is sold by TravelWidstom. Ships from Charlotte, NC. Listed on Jul 13, 2024