Tima's Travels

If you are planning a trip to NYC, you need to carve out time to explore all of the city's best shopping. It's no secret that shopping in New York City is very unique and offers some of the best shopping centers in the city's most beautiful areas. You'll be able to explore tourist destinations while also getting your shopping fix in. If you are like me and always carve out a day to shop on your vacations then you need to check out this guide for the best places to stop and shop.  As a NYC native, I also enjoyed exploring the shopping life and now every time I visit I find myself in most of these spots as they truly give you the best city experience. The best part about of all of this is that New York is an extremely walkable city and you will be able to get a great workout in without even feeling the time, you will be too busy window shopping! Let's dive into some of the best spots you need to check out. SoHo  You can't go shopping in New York without checking o...

Domes White Coast Milos Luxurious stays are always more fun if you can book them for free! In this guide, I will outline my favorite hotels around the world that can be booked with credit card points that I encourage you all to look into for your next trip! This guide will show hotels that can be booked primarily with Hyatt points, as Hyatt offers the best point offers for luxurious stays around the world. This is why I really recommend the Chase Sapphire credit cards on my Travel Cards page as you will be able to easily transfer your points onto Hyatt's website and book some of these incredible stays.  Other hotels like Hilton can offer some great stays as well, especially if you have the Amex gold card which will give you a 1:2 transfer ratio when you transfer your points to Hilton directly. That means, that for every 1 Amex point you have, you will get 2 Hilton points. That's an incredible deal if you use it correctly!  Of course, I'll also include a few Marriott stays, ...

If you are traveling to Yosemite soon, be ready to get your steps in, and if you are a beginner you should keep reading as I will outline the best hikes that anyone can do in just 1 day.  First things first, make sure you are there early! You will get caught waiting in line and it can be very challenging to find parking past noon. Another tip is to be sure to use the shuttle in between hikes to save your energy for the long walks you are about to embark on! 1. Lower Yosemite Falls  This is a 1.2-mile (2.4-mile round trip) hike on virtually flat ground that anyone will enjoy. This will take you right to the base of lower Yosemite Falls where you can get just close enough to get a great photo op.  2. Mirror Lake Mirror Lake is only a 2-mile hike (4-mile round trip) that anyone can do. This hike is a bit longer than Lower Yosemite Falls and the terrain is definitely more rough, but you will feel the cool breeze coming through to help push you through it.  3. Vernal Fall...

If you have ever visited Hawaii, you know that it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. This post will detail some of my favorite activities that you need to add to your itinerary in Honolulu (Oahu) when you visit - that aren't just going to Waikiki Beach.  1. Visit Lanikai Beach Lanikai Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Honolulu. It's a scenic and calm spot with the bluest waters and warm, golden sand. This is the perfect place to spend the afternoon swimming and is far less crowded than Waikiki. Not to mention, the water temperature is perfect to swim in. 2. Hike the Moana Falls Trail  Hiking the Moana Falls Trail was worth every minute. This is truly a beginner and family-friendly hike where you get to be in the mountains and see the beauty of this Hawaiian island. Be sure to grab a coconut or pineapple drink on your way out as a well-deserved reward.  3. Eat at Haleiwa Joe's Seafood Grill There aren't any words to describe the views and culinary ...

Lebanon is a beautiful and underrated country with some of the best scenery I have ever been exposed to.  This is a guide to some of the must-see luxurious spots if you are headed there soon (and I can't recommend it enough).  Pro tip - be sure to use Google Maps in Lebanon for the most accurate locations! 1. Enjoy breakfast at Paul and spend the day in Downtown  Paul is a beautiful Parisian-inspired cafe that you can find all over the city, but my favorite one is located in downtown Beirut. Here you can enjoy breakfast and then spend your afternoon visiting the luxury shops and admiring the beautiful architecture and cobblestone streets that make Beirut the Paris of the Middle East. 2. Explore Rocca Marina "Island"  Rocca Marina gives you that Greek Island Feeling where you can spend the day in their gorgeous infinity pools over the ocean. You also get to enjoy the beautiful mountains and Lebanon's landscape while you tan, swim, and enjoy the musical performances....