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Holiday travel is coming fast upon us and for many—especially those who travel to visit family and friends—it can be very stressful. Besides all the buying of gifts, parties, and dinner plans, travel is a huge concern and only adds to the chaos of the holiday season. We’d like to share some helpful tips for holiday travel that will make your trip less stressful and Read More »

We're excited to be setting up the Demi Hugger booth for the 2019 Travel Goods Show in Las Vegas.  The show runs from March 26-29, 2019.  For more information about the show or for directions to our booth check out the show's website at www.thetravelgoodsshow.org.  We hope to see some of you there! Read More »

Ingredients 8 oz cream chees 1/2 can refried beans 1 jar salsa 8 oz shredded cheese Instructions Spread Cream cheese (squish it down with package) on the bottom of a pie plate Spread a layer of refried beans Spread salsa on top Carefully spread shredded cheese on top Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until cheese is melted. Read More »

Ingredients 2 cups lentils (pick over and wash in water and drain) 1 large onion (chopped roughly, big) 2 celery stocks (chopped small) 3 carrots (sliced on diagonal) 2 garlic cloves (crushed) 1/3 cup olive oil 7 cups water 1/4 cup wine vinegar (or balsamic vinegar to taste) Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions In a large pot place olive oil, lentils, onions, celery, carrots, Read More »

Papas Easy Spanakopita  (Spinach Pie) While traveling through Greece we tasted many variations of Spanakopita, but this is our favorite. Ingredients ½ pound Filo (12-14 sheets) 1 pound fresh or frozen spinach 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion chopped 1-2 garlic cloves chopped (if desired) ½ pound feta cheese (the more the better) ½ cup Ricotta, cottage cheese or cream cheese( if desired) 2 Read More »

The Big Moose Inn is a hidden gem. Make sure to look for the sign on the opposite side of the road, easy to miss. It is a simple,quaint, cozy and nicely furnished Inn with a Restaurant, Tavern, and great waterfront location. Unfortunately for us the Tavern and Restaurant were not yet open on weekdays, the menu sure looked good. Luckily were able to experience the Read More »

The Demi Hugger isn't just for suitcases anymore; it works on bicycles too. Read More »

Natalie from Cosmos Mariners: Destination Unknown Travel & Lifestyle Blog recently reviewed the Demi Hugger on her website. The full article can be found here and there is also a giveaway available! "I think it should be a rule that, when you have kids, you grow at least one more arm for every kid you bring into the family. Yes, you'd probably look ridiculous with those octopus-like Read More »

You must see the #Falaknuma #Palace when visiting #Hyderabad #India. In Urdu Falaknuma means "Like the Sky" or "Mirror of the Sky”.   The castle sits on 32 #amazingly #beautiful and super well maintained acres. Imagine spending the night in a palace and being treated like royalty. You can actually stay here at this luxurious Palace with  5 star accommodations. A travelers treasure. My husband and Read More »

I Felt Like a Millionaire at the VIVANTA BY TAJ – BEGUMPET, HYDERABAD, where my husband attended a 2 day conference . We both toured the Hyderabad area for 4 days. The hotel offered full day dedicated drivers at a fixed rate that we used throughout the week. Danzil,our driver, spoke excellent English and offered recommendations on the local area.He also knew where to park Read More »