Give Me Back My Five Bucks

Next year my family was supposed to take another vacation together to Cuba – much like our trip to Playa del Carmen this year. But my mom just spent a significant amount of money on some much needed home renovations, so that trip is on hold and talk is now of a much bigger trip to China in a few years. Now that Cuba isn’t happening, I have some vacation days to play with. I have 16.5 days allotted for 2011 (1.5 carried over from 2010). The breakdown right now goes something like this: 1 day – Calgary (February) 1 … Continue reading →

This weekend BF and I are going back to the island for a wedding. I haven’t figured out when we’re traveling, what to wear, or exactly what to get for a present. Since I am on a shopping ban, I will probably just wear a skirt and cardigan. It’s a lunch reception so it won’t be a formal affair. I have also made an appointment to get my hair cut. I usually go for the junior stylist who is around $35, but this time I’m paying for a senior stylist (I think $55) because I’m going to try something different … Continue reading →

One of the biggest changes in my life since I’ve gotten out of debt is the ability to travel. Before I was out of debt, I never traveled anywhere. I couldn’t afford to! Now, whenever I take a trip somewhere, I am comfortable in the knowledge that my trip is 100% paid off before I even board the airplane. It makes me feel free; like I can go anywhere and do anything because there isn’t this weight holding me down. Over the next few years, I want to do a lot of traveling, and here are the places I hope … Continue reading →

Well, we’ve been back for a few days now, so I thought I’d post my recap of my trip to Hawaii, plus some photos! :) Cost: $750  -this included airfare, condo & rental car for 5 nights Spending $$$: $350 Total: $1,100  Kaanapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii We stayed about 10 minutes north of Lahaina, and 45 min. from Kahului Airport. It was absolutely the perfect location, with such a gorgeous drive up the coast. Much less busy than where my friends stayed – they were about a 60 min. drive down the coast in Wailea. Plus, we all agreed that … Continue reading →