The Tower of London was once home to William the Conqueror. It is a place that I have always wanted to visit, but I have never had the chance to, until now.
Our second home is in Northern California, and I'm not above boasting about the joys of living an hour from Wine Country. The nearness of paradise makes me want to wax poetic about Napa Valley and those delicious little grapes. But, after giving it my best shot, all I came up with was:
Move aside Flat Stanley; your traveling days are so three-weeks-ago. Where travelers once held photos of Flat Stanley in unusual places, photographers now shoot photos of a humble red chair. Long considered simply a place to rest one’s buttocks, the lowly wooden chair has been elevated to celebrity status, and one that has been welcomed at inns and B&B throughout New England. It’s all part of a consciousness raising experiment among innkeepers and a way to show “armchair” travelers the beauty of inn travel.
There are a lot of places in the world with a lakeside view, but nothing is quite like the view of Chapala, Mexico from the Chapala Lakeside Market, which is right on the water. This is not just a park, but it has lots of vendors that sell really cool things, like hand-woven backpacks, leather bags, jewelry, and snacks.

Chapala Malecon
Imagine being transported back to the 50s, a time of drive in theaters, roller skates, skyscraping hair, and all-American cheeseburgers. Imagine all of that, and knowing you wouldn’t have to put in the manpower and labor of actually building a time machine. What is this madness? Simple. Teddy’s Bigger Burgers.
Your significant other has a birthday, got a promotion, or you just want a romantic weekend away to celebrate something. But what to do, how to plan this? Most people don't plan a surprise getaway, but rather stick with flowers and a nice meal out. But if you play your cards right, you can have a romantic getaway for about the same price.
Here are some tips to planning an inexpensive surprise getaway: