Allez-y Travel Adventures

22/01/2022

Thank you to all who have followed, read, and enjoyed Allez-y Travel. It has been an interesting adventure! Merci beaucoup et au revoir for now, Jill and Dawn❤️

Sunset over Paris With the continued disruption of the pandemic, we regret to announce that we are no longer going to offer small group tours with Allez-y Travel Adventures.  It has been a dif…

15/01/2022

Road trips are a fun thing to do. Have you ever considered taking your pet along on the adventure? If so, our blog post has a few tips about finding pet-friendly hotels should you need them along the way. Happy weekend! Jill & Dawn

A fun Cape Cod hike with Kemba. Have you ever taken your pet on vacation with you? Over the past couple of years, more and more people have been doing so. Bringing your pet along adds another layer…

08/01/2022

We are a week into the New Year and our Phabulous Photos series kicks off 2022 with a picture of the tropics. Are you dreaming of a warm weather getaway? Maybe it is time to begin the process. Happy Weekend! Jill & Dawn

Our Phab Photo series begins 2022 with a fun tropical photo from the Bahamas. This picture is capturing the water and music show that occurs twice an hour at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau. The reso…

01/01/2022

Happy New Year from Allez-y Travel Adventures! As you can see, our New Year's post is starting out the same way as some of our posts in 2021 - the photo is not showing up at first glance. Click on the link for the photo and our New Year's greeting. Here's to 2022 and whatever it may bring! Jill & Dawn

Cheers to 2022! We wish you a very Happy New Year and hope 2022 is a better year than the last two we have endured! No matter what the year holds, though, we hope you make the most of it and, more …

25/12/2021

Jolly holidays to all! Sending joy and good cheer to all from Jill and Dawn!

Here at Allez-y, we wish you all a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and adventure! This photo was taken a few years ago at the Galleries Lafayette in Paris. Each year the Grand Magasin (Big…

18/12/2021

Eventually Covid will end, and we can get back to easier traveling again. But even if it is more complicated to hop on a plane right now, we can still prepare and dream about future travel. This article gives some advice on how to deal with jet lag. Enjoy! Jill and Dawn

eggs!oeufs!wine, cheese and baguette!Everything that you need to start your adventure! When travelling over several time zones, jet lag can be an issue, but it doesn’t have to be a  big issue.…

11/12/2021

Snow makes everything look fresh and clean, and makes it feel festive! I hope that you all get out and enjoy whatever weather you are having today! I know that I (Jill) will be shoveling!😊. Happy weekend, Jill and Dawn

winter wonderland It is beginning to look a lot like the holiday season around here! Minnesota is a cold place to live, so if you live here you need to embrace the weather! We are all hunkered down…

04/12/2021

Have you ever wondered if there’s a difference between two of the most popular vacation rental sites? Today’s post offers a little insight into this topic to help you with your next vacation rental search. Have a good weekend! Jill & Dawn

A beautiful rental in the Outer Banks! Does your next adventure include a possible stay at a vacation rental rather than a hotel? It’s a great option, especially right now. Rentals offer you the ab…

27/11/2021

Our Phab Photo features the city of Chicago this weekend. A great place to see from one of its observation towers! Our post will tell you a little about each of the two famous sights. Enjoy the remainder of your Thanksgiving weekend! Jill & Dawn

A beautiful night view from the top of the John Hancock Tower in Chicago (now known by its address of 875 N. Michigan Ave.). This 100-story building is one of two skyscrapers with observation decks…

20/11/2021

In today’s blog post, we talk about a simple trick we like to use while looking for flights. It is simple and easy, but it works! Have a great weekend, Jill and Dawn

Wishing that I was here! Taken on the first level of the Tour Eiffel in 2016. As Dawn wrote about a few weeks ago, one of the first things that you do when you are planning a trip is to dream about…

13/11/2021

This photo was taken in early October of this past year. It is in a beautiful area of Upstate New York, and is a must see and explore if you are in the area! Check out the post to find out it’s unusual name! Happy weekend, Jill and Dawn

This lovely jetty stretches out into beautiful Lake Skaneateles in the town of Skaneateles in Upstate New York. I know, I know, how in the world do you pronounce Skaneateles?!? Phonetically, you pr…

06/11/2021

This week we are beginning a new concept for our blog - Travel Tips. These posts will be shorter than our previous posts and each post will offer a few tips on a very specific travel topic. Enjoy our first attempt and have a nice weekend! Jill & Dawn

Is the beach calling your name? Where will you go on your next big adventure?  Thinking about a destination for a trip can be overwhelming, especially if it involves several people who may hav…

30/10/2021

We hope this Phabulous Photo adds some cheeriness to your weekend! It’s one of our favorites and hope you like it too. Happy Halloween! Jill & Dawn

We are finishing up a very rainy week in the Northeast. My significant use of an umbrella made me think of this photo. It is one of my all time favorites and the colorful umbrellas over the sunny s…

23/10/2021

This week we tackled the topic of checking luggage! We’d love to hear your opinion, and/or experiences with this topic. Read and discuss!😄😂😝. Have a wonderful weekend, Jill and Dawn

Ready for an adventure! As we have written before, Dawn and I are in the school of traveling with simply a carry-on piece of luggage, along with a personal item. That may sound like it wouldn…

16/10/2021

Enjoy this week’s Phabulous Photo from Upstate New York. The beautiful Fall weather makes it a great time to get out and check out new places. See where Jill was this past week!😉. Happy weekend! Jill and Dawn

If you are ever in Rochester, NY check out the wonderful urban winery Living Roots Wine and Co. The tasting room is a beautiful space with huge windows open to the fresh air when the weather is goo…

08/10/2021

This week’s lovely Phab Photo comes to you from Austria! Looking at it makes me thirsty for travel, if you know what I mean!😉. Have a wonderful weekend! Jill and Dawn

This week’s Phab Photo is taken in Spitz, Austria, a small town along the Danube River. Spitz is in the Wachau Valley, which is a wine region just to the west of Vienna. The area is known for its w…

01/10/2021

We have learned over the years to be prepared for anything during our travels. Travel Insurance can be a good tool to help you be more prepared as you travel now and in the future. Learn more about it in our blog post. Have a nice weekend! Jill & Dawn

Looking forward to new travel experiences but still a little hesitant? Maybe try travel insurance. Travel is definitely back, maybe not to the extent it was pre-COVID, but planes are full (especial…

24/09/2021

Enjoy our Phab Photo for the week! We are having fun with our new photo feature. If you have a great photo to share- let us know! Have a great weekend, Jill and Dawn

This week’s Phabulous photo was taken in Stockholm, Sweden on a rainy day in late July of 2017. This was taken by the Djurgarden near the Vasa Museum. Stockholm is an amazing city encompassin…

18/09/2021

As Covid-19 continues to upend our world and travel in particular, we here at Allez-y Travel are pivoting once again. Check out our blog post, and see what we are up to! Happy weekend, Jill and Dawn

up, up and away! If there is one thing that this pandemic has really driven home, it is that ‘in life, if you don’t bend, you break.’  The pandemic has challenged us to pivot and rethink our m…

17/09/2021

We had fun with some funny travel photos this week on . You never know what you are going to find when you are out and about in the world! Happy weekend, Jill and Dawn

11/09/2021

As we move full swing into September, we are making a bit of a change to our bi-weekly photo blog. Going forward we will be featuring some of our personal favorite travel photos and include something interesting or fun about the photo. "Phabulous Photos" will replace our previous "Where in the World?" feature. We hope you enjoy our first photo! Jill & Dawn

Before we jump into our post, we want to take a moment to remember this day 20 years ago when our world was changed in a very drastic way. Our thoughts are with all those families who suffered loss…

10/09/2021

As summer slowly fades away, we featured the island of Nantucket on our Instagram page this week.This island is a very busy place in the summer, but is an experience you might not want to miss! Jill & Dawn

04/09/2021

We have all learned to be extremely flexible over the past year and a half. This week’s post is just a reminder of the continuing importance of flexibility in travel as we plan and take trips this fall and winter. Happy Labor Day! Jill & Dawn

Not sure about that trip to Europe you booked for this fall? You may have to be flexible! Flexibility is something many of us have learned over the last year and a half, in all aspects of our lives…

03/09/2021

As the school year gets up and running, we would like to share some pretty photos of one of America's most iconic universities - the University of Notre Dame. Here is hoping this year is a little more "normal" for all the college kids out there (and the younger kiddos too)! Jill and Dawn

31/08/2021

Better late than never! Here is the answer to our Where in the World?” quiz from Saturday. Did you get it right? Have a great day, Jill and Dawn

And the answer is… White Sky Rock overlooking Caribou Lake in Lutsen, MN. This wonderful place is on the Superior Hiking Trail off of County Road 4 just off of Highway 61 in Lutsen, (in case …

28/08/2021

Do you know where this is? Take a guess! Have a wonderful weekend, Jill and Dawn

It’s time for another Where in the World? This week’s photo has us thinking about Fall! Do you know where this was taken? If you know, you know the drill: make your guess and put it in …

27/08/2021

This week's featured location on our Instagram page () was the Outer Banks of North Carolina - called OBX by those in the know. It's a great place to visit any time of they year and is drivable from the midwest, east coast or southeastern parts of the United States! Enjoy your weekend! Jill & Dawn

21/08/2021

This week we wrap up our series looking at the different times of the year to travel. What is your favorite season for travel? Enjoy the article and have a wonderful weekend! Jill and Dawn

Paris in December! The change of seasons is always an exciting time, and every season (even Winter) has it’s good points.  Looking out at all of the green grass and flowers, it is hard to beli…

20/08/2021

We had fun sharing a hiking adventure in Letchworth State Park in Upstate New York this week. Enjoy the photos, and if you ever get a chance to go there- GO! Happy Friday, Jill and Dawn

16/08/2021

And the answer is…..Corolla, North Carolina, in the Outer Banks! Did you get it right? Enjoy your week! Jill & Dawn

The answer this week is…..Corolla, North Carolina. These horses run wild on the beach, and in a neighborhood nearby, at the northern end of the Outer Banks (OBX for those in the know)! It was fun t…