Travel Reviews
By Taylor

"This city is full of culture and the perfect cross between busyness and tranquility. From downtown Miami, bayside marina, and little Havana you have the best variety and something for everyone. To see as much of this place as possible, you have many options of tours to choose from, such as tour buses and speedboats along the coast. Walking along these streets you’ll see some of the most exotic buildings and cars of your life. Walk along Lincoln Ln. Near the city center and grab dinner at one of the amazing restaurants. If you can’t pick just one, find one of their food tours and try something out of your comfort zone. From Miami, if you’re up early enough, you can catch a bus to Key West for the day and choose an excursion like snorkeling, glass bottom boating, and visit the southernmost part of the U.S. The drive there and back is about 4 hours long with a brief stop for lunch in Key Largo on the way there. To learn a bit of south Floridian history, you can buy tickets to the Vizcaya estate and walk through the entire property to get an interactive tour throughout the home. Of course, the main thing Miami is known for is the beaches, more specifically, south beach. With some of the clearest water and the best downtown strip, this is without a doubt one of the best places you can spend your afternoon into the evening. If you want to venture out of the city one more time, you can visit the famous Florida everglades. Ride on an airboat, watch a crocodile show, and even hold one yourself all with a quick bus ride over to their holiday park. Get a taste of Cuba in little Havana where you can walk through the downtown area, view historic areas specific to them, and eat at their best local restaurants. Overall, Miami is a place for everyone, whether you seek a peaceful day at the beach and an early night after a nice dinner, or you are the type to be out all night and lay poolside during the day, either one, you’ll love this city."

-Miami

"Unlike anywhere you’ve been before, Gatlinburg, TN, is like stepping into a giant mountain-themed park. With an insane number of attractions and even crazier views. There are tons of hotels and motels to choose from, some near downtown Gatlinburg and others closer to Pigeon Forge. This is a great place to come for a new experience or try something that scares you. Walking down the streets of Gatlinburg you’ll see Anakeesta theme park as well as Sky Park that will both bring you to the top of the Smokies and show you the most beautiful overlook of the city as well as the rest of the mountains. As far as dining goes, Gatlinburg is a hotspot for country music artists and with that brings their restaurants. Singers like Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, or even Jimmy Buffet all have their own. You’ll see many pancake cabins making your way through this area, which are definitely worth trying for breakfast one morning. If you have a sweet tooth, there are so many ice-cream and candy shops to check out. Driving into these different areas, you’ll see many, many mountain coasters. If you come from a place without any mountainous areas, this is a must-try before you leave. To seek even more thrill, you can take the short drive to Tennessee’s famous Dollywood and ride some of the most unique coasters, learn about Dolly Parton herself, and try some of their signature treats. Along with the theme park is Dolly’s waterpark, Splash Country. If you want to spend your day in a beach-like pier, head to the Island in Pigeon Forge. There are so many fun rides, and their famous smokie’s Ferris wheel gives you a gorgeous view of the fountains, lights and rest of the scenery. Above everything else, the main thing this place is known for is their ski resorts during Christmas time. There are Christmas shops all over the place and even indoor snow arenas for year-round fun. Regardless, in any season, Gatlinburg is worth your visit."

-Gatlinburg

"With some of the best hospitality, most beautiful beaches, mind-blowing history, and insane natural attractions. There are so many different resorts you can stay at and even more opening from luxury to humility. Belize is such a diverse country as far as their nature goes. On the mainland, you have the Mayan ruins and cave explorations. While on the islands, like San Pedro or Caye Caulker, there are more beaches and canals. Regardless, anywhere you go, the locals are some of the kindest people you will ever meet. Depending on the resort you stay at, you can use their private beach or check out a public beach access via golf cart. The easiest way to get around on the islands is by renting one. However, to get to the islands in the first place, you can take a few hour ferry ride, or a 15 minute puddle jumper flight out of their main airport. You can see the famous Blue Hole from a birds eye view on one of these flights. Also on the islands you can go to Belize’s giant coral reefs and see their unique marine life with a day long trip on a catamaran. This is a great way to spend a day on your vacation. On the mainland, you can take a van to the cave sites and take a guided trip through these scenic areas. This experience is like no other and one of the most breath-taking adventures one could ever go on. As far as food goes, Belize has some delicious foods specific to them. Rice and lime are served with everything and there are so many signature dishes that are worth trying during your stay. I would recommend trying a food tour, so you don't have to choose just one dish. Your tour guide will also show you around the area and maximize your experience. Just how amazing this country is, is hard to put into words but this is the most gorgeous place with the most unique elements which makes a trip here beyond worth it."

-Belize

"When you think of Las Vegas you probably think casinos, gambling, and nightclubs, when really, it’s so much more than that. If you’re looking for a place to spend a few days and see one of the most unique places on earth, LV is the spot for you. With the multitude of hotels, attractions and celebrity restraunts, this strip will fill your entire day with activities. You can spend anywhere from like 3-7 days packed with fun here. Not only do you have these city-like things to do but just south of Las Vegas is Arizona with all of their national parks alongside the Grand Canyon, and the Seven Magic Mountains in the city. These are more natural attractions to visit while in the desert. To explore the Grand Canyon, you can hike some guided tours and even fly through it in a helicopter ride. LV just opened up The Sphere where you can listen to a U2 concert or watch their production called “Postcard from Earth.” As far as dining goes, stars like Guy Fiery, Gordon Ramsay, and Martha Stewart have their own restaurants on the Strip that are most definitely worth trying. More popularly, Las Vegas is known for their amazing, and unforgettable shows. You can watch things from magic shows to Cirque De Soleil. Even if you don’t want to break the bank, you can also spend your day walking the strip, checking out malls like Crystals or Ceasar’s palace. Overall, Las Vegas is unlike no other with some of the most out-of-this-world sights."

-Las Vegas

"One of the most famous places in the world, the concrete jungle, New York City. This is the most beautifully overwhelming place in the country. There’s really nothing like this city between the people, the architecture and even the history is so diverse and interesting. When you hear New York you think of the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, The 9/11 Memorial, and of course, their Broadway plays. All of these places are definitely worth your time but in addition to that there is so much more to this city. There's a huge variety of shopping from extreme luxury, to more affordable in Times and Soho. However, all throughout the city there is a variety of dining from simple meals at the bodega or more expensive meals at a celebrity’s restaurant. Some New York food staples that you must try are a New York style pizza, a breakfast bagel, and a slice of cheesecake. My personal recommendation for a night on the town is to grab dinner in the square and then head to one of their many Broadway theatres to watch one of the most amazing and well put together live shows I’ve ever seen. Walks through the city are worth the extra steps just to explore the scenery and find underrated places most people haven’t found yet. Transportation through the city consists of the subway system, uber, taxis, walking and tour buses. There are so many sections of this island that you’ll want to see for yourself, that’s why I recommend walking. If you want to soak up some not only northern history but all of America’s, the 9/11 museum is a perspective changing monument that is beneficial. More monuments that are cool to see is a ferry ride around Liberty Island to see the statue. To explore the nature of the city you can take an afternoon walk through central park or even visit the zoo. For more industrial attractions you can visit their famous empire state building or the Vanderbilt summit. Both of these are immersive experiences with some of the best views in the city, however, I wouldn’t recommend either of these activities if you have a fear of heights."

-New York City

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