That Cool Travel Couple

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  • The 7 Top Experiences to Book on Viator Right Now

    We love free-style travel and don’t really use organized tours since we like having lots of flexibility. But we DO love booking individual day tours on Viator because they make it really easy to search for and schedule awesome experiences. Also, there is a free 24 hour cancellation on most experiences in case your plans…

  • A Beautiful Fall Weekend in Sacramento

    If you’re from SoCal and looking for a place with actual seasons to escape to, we have just the place for you. Sacramento is easily accessible and much more affordable than SoCal. There are tons of fun fall-things to enjoy while you’re here! How to Get There The easiest way to get to Sacramento is…

  • Perfect Pool Party Weekend in Scottsdale

    Scottsdale, Arizona makes for an easy and affordable getaway from SoCal and can be enjoyed year-long due to the amazing dry and hot weather! How to Get There Scottsdale is roughly a six hour drive from LA. There’s plenty to do and see along the way. One – stop off at In N Out for…

  • 9 Offbeat Weekend Trip Ideas from Los Angeles

    Although we love traveling internationally, we also love exploring North America. There are tons of awesome places to explore that are easily doable from LA (or SoCal in general) even if you only have a weekend! 1. Ojai, California. Ojai is like a hidden oasis in the mountains just inland of Ventura. It’s a little…

  • How to keep your cool while traveling in a heat wave

    With unprecedented temperatures this summer, it’s easy to get heated. Read on to find out how you can avoid letting this interfere with your travel plans. Step 1: Take deep breaths. Take many deep breaths. When the temperature goes up, many of us get a little on edge. Tempers are quick to start, and conversations…

  • Destination: Costa Rica

    Adventure, but make it close. Costa Rica literally has everything you could want to make it the ultimate adventure destination. Cloud forests, waterfalls and beaches aplenty and that’s not even including the plethora of sloths, monkeys, turtles and other critters. Practicalities for Costa Rica Currency: Costa Rican colón Recommended length of stay: 1-2 weeks Month…

  • Restaurant Review: Luna Red

    We really enjoyed our visit to this adorable Spanish style restaurant in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. Here are some of the highlights. The Ambiance When you first walk in, there is a gorgeous sun soaked patio with ample seating and red umbrellas to keep you nice and cool. The red plastic chairs…

  • Hidden Gem: San Luis Obispo

    We visited this town in California without many expectations, but were truly blown away by what we found. An added perk is that the road trip up from Southern California is absolutely stunning! Where to Stay If you want to stay at a hotel, definitely check out the Madonna Inn. It’s set against a beautiful…

  • Sun, Sand and Surf in San Diego

    San Diego is a quick two hour scenic drive down from Los Angeles, but feels like a world away! Here are our favorite things to do in this surf city. Read on to learn how to plan an awesome weekend trip to San Diego! The Drive Know that traffic can be quite variable on the…

  • The Ultimate Road Trip Packing List

    Road trips are a fun way to explore the United States. We hit the road often – basically every weekend we have free when we’re not flying off somewhere! We have a checklist to make sure our trip is as comfortable as possible. It’s time to share that list with you. The Paperwork Car registration…