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10 Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Hey travelers!  Check out all of our couples adventures on our Tiktok:  @just.travel.now  and our brand NEW Instagram:  @sktravelbloggers We LOVE Charlotte, North Carolina!   I have family that lives right outside the city of Charlotte. I visit them a couple times a year, and when I do, I make sure to make a trip or two into the city. Be sure to check out our How to Make Your Life Easier as a Traveler blog post which includes discount links to some of our favorite products!! This past year, I was able to bring Kenny to visit for the first time, and we had an absolute blast exploring together. The city is so clean and quiet with plenty to do and see. Here are 10 places we recommend for your next trip: Aura Rooftop Pool and Bar: Starting out strong with our favorite spot here, we have Aura Rooftop Pool and Bar! This absolutely stunning rooftop is a hidden gem of Charlotte. The pool is obviously closed in the winter, but on warm days, you can relax by the poolsid...

Exploring the BEST Beaches in Aruba

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Aruba is one of the most visited, up-and-coming islands in the Caribbean!    From  Arikok National Park  covering 20% of the island to the lighthouse on the opposite end of the island,  Aruba has something for every kind of vacationer .  The island is continuously being built up to lend itself more to tourism. In turn, this means more crowds! Read along to find out some tips for avoiding crowds and enjoying the beauty of the beaches in this island ! When Kenny and I travel somewhere, we love exploring the ins and outs of the destination.  We enjoy veering from the normal, crowded touristy spots to see what the place is really all about. Don't get me wrong... we still enjoy the touristy parts, but we also like to see how the locals live in each specific place.  Aruba is the perfect place for this kind of exploring. It is rated as one of the safest islands to visit and can be thoroughly explored from one end to the other in about one week. For ...

The Bluest Water in Mexico: Bacalar Lagoon

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  This STUNNING  location is literally known as the “ Maldives of Central America ” and TRUST ME , it will NOT disappoint.  You can see this beautiful location on our tiktok:  Bacalar Lagoon . This 30+ mile stretch of beautiful clear water is called Bacalar Lagoon , but its second name is “ Laguna de los Siete Colores ” which means lagoon of seven colors. This name is super fitting because as you travel down the waters of the lagoon, you will literally find seven different hues of blue . It is truly remarkable! The soft, white sand bottom is made of white limestone which purifies the water and keeps it as clean as a pool. The freshwater lake is safe for swimming and diving! Professional divers go to the depths of the various cenotes that are located throughout the lagoon. The depths can reach up to 180ft !! Now, of course, you want to go see for yourself, right?! Let’s talk about the best ways that you can reach this bucket list destination… While Bacal...