9 Travel Picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

10 Travel Picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Travel accessories and clothing.

#momlife, Tips and Advice, TravelMarissa GradJuly 14, 2019shopping, travel, saleComment

Checklist: 5 Things To Do Around the House Before Going on Vacation

A checklist of five essential things you must do before to prepare for vacation.

Tips and Advice, TravelMarissa GradJuly 9, 2019vacation, tips, checklist

How to Get Your REAL ID-Compliant Hawai‘i ID

Starting in October 2020, TSA will be requiring you to have a gold star on your state identification card for domestic flights. This brief article explains how to apply for a duplicate Hawaii driver’s license online so that you have a REAL-ID compliant/gold star ID.

Tips and Advice, Travel, HawaiiMarissa GradJune 15, 2019hawaii, tips, travelComment

Airplane Etiquette: Who Gets the Armrests?

Bottom line: if you’re sitting in a 3-seater configuration, the middle seat gets both armrests.

Flights, Tips and Advice, TravelMarissa GradApril 10, 2019flight, travelComment

2 Tips for Tipping Hotel Maids

My advice: When you’re staying at a hotel in America, tip your hotel maid at least $5 per day, every day. Maids are undercompensated and you can help make their lives better.

Hotels, Tips and Advice, TravelMarissa GradFebruary 28, 2019hotel, resort, accomodations

5 New Travel Essentials - Feb 2019 | travelhappier

Introducing 5 of my favorite new travel companions: a Salvage Public tote to remind me of home; an SK-II mask to keep my skin nice; Beautycounter Countermatch night recovery cream to keep my skin hydrated; and a good pair of sunglasses from Gentle Monster or Diff Eyewear.

#momlife, Tips and Advice, TravelMarissa GradFebruary 26, 2019Comment

Why You Should Buy French Luxury Goods in Paris | travelhappier

Why buy French luxury goods while you are in Paris? Because: Celine, Chanel, Lanvin, and Louis Vuitton. What makes the best souvenirs, where to go, and how to get your tax refund.

France, Paris, Tips and Advice, TravelMarissa GradFebruary 12, 2019shopping, paris, france, vacation, travelComment

7 Must-Dos When in Rome | travelhappy tips

7 must-dos in Rome. What to see, eat, and do on a family vacation in Rome.

Food, Italy, Places, Tips and Advice, TravelMarissa GradDecember 18, 2018Comment

7 Delicious and Authentic Gelateria in Rome | a travelhappier guide

7 of the best gelateria in Rome (authentic and delicious)

Food, Places, Travel, Tips and Advice, ItalyMarissa GradDecember 16, 2018gelato, rome, italy, food, gelateria

The Best Bose Headphones for Travel | travelhappy tips

My review of three Bose headphones (QuietComfort 35, Soundlink II, and QuietComfort 20) and my recommendation for the best travel headphones.

Flights, Tips and Advice, TravelMarissa GradDecember 12, 2018travel, gear, tips, bestComment

5 Tips for Eating in Paris | a travelhappier guide

5 ways to eat better in Paris - Research and make reservations in advance; try casual food and street food; tip your waitstaff; take a food tour and learn about French food culture; and go to open/farmer’s markets.

Food, France, Paris, Tips and Advice, TravelMarissa GradNovember 26, 2018

A Tale of Two Travel Car Seats: Reviewing the $450 Nuna Rava and the $45 Cosco Scenera Next | travelhappier with a tot

Marissa reviews and compares the Nuna Rava and Cosco Scenera Next as travel car seats | Best Travel Car Seats | Travelhappy

Travels with a Tot, Tips and AdviceMarissa GradNovember 15, 2018