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Miami, the Mandarin Oriental and Russians Behaving Badly

Amy Vansant

August 12, 2015

Food & Drink, Humor, Travel, Travel Humor

A few weeks ago, the husband and I stayed at the Miami Mandarin Oriental in a room we couldn't possibly afford during the "season." Our idea was simple: it's hot as rhino's wrinkles here, so what's the differen...

And You Can Forget Vacation Sex

Amy Vansant

January 21, 2015

Humor, Travel Humor, Women's Humor

My husband and I, of course, never have sex. That would be disgusting. (Ok, that first line was in case anyone from my family reads this. We can continue.) There was a LOT of driving. My husband, Mike...

Dorking out for Little People

Amy Vansant

October 15, 2014

Humor, Travel Humor

My husband, Mike, and I recently vacationed in Dewey Beach, Delaware, because we're cheap and the summer season was over. The big winner was our dog, Gordon, who maniacally chased a half-filled water bottle on ...

My Mother-in-Law Practical Jokes My Husband

Amy Vansant

September 17, 2014

Humor, Practical Jokes, Travel Humor, Women's Humor

I recently came back from visiting my Mother-in-Law near Sarasota, Florida, where my husband's favorite hobby is teasing his mother about Florida-retiree cliches. Golf carts, sweat, swimming aerobics, fried bea...

Why Americans Should Learn to Speak Spanish

Amy Vansant

July 1, 2014

Humor, Travel, Travel Humor

Like most Americans, I can only speak English, Klingon and a smattering of Dothraki. Once every three years I'll put a good two weeks into learning Spanish. When I do, I'm all in: I'll buy language programs an...

Bacon Bloody Mary - Toast - Charleston Restaurants

An Eating Tour of Charleston Restaurants

Amy Vansant

January 9, 2014

Food & Drink, Humor, Travel Humor

I have a secret about Charleston Restaurants. It's pretty shocking, so you should get your self some smelling salts. You'll have to travel to a 1940s screwball comedy or maybe a BBC Victoria drama to find some...

When Two Brains that Operate as One are Separated

Amy Vansant

January 8, 2014

Humor, Travel, Travel Humor, Women's Humor

My husband Mike and I recently stayed at the Planter's Inn in Charleston, South Carolina. The Planter's Inn has a main building and an auxiliary building overlooking a central courtyard. When the hotel staff to...

Trip Advisor Parody – Jefferson University Hospital Hotel, Philadelphia PA

Amy Vansant

October 16, 2013

Humor, Travel, Travel Humor

Jefferson University Hospital Hotel Review* "Robes are all backwards." A family member of mine recently stayed at the Jefferson University Hospital Hotel. He purchased the "Small Intestine Escape" package a...

Fairmont Hotel in Georgetown D.C. Review

Amy Vansant

June 18, 2013

Product Reviews, Travel, Travel Humor

Things That Make Me Giggly: The Fairmont Hotel in Georgetown D.C. Mike and I fell in love with The Fairmont during our recent trip to Washington, D.C. We only live about 40 minutes away, but for years we've be...

How Famous People Ruin Vacations

Amy Vansant

May 1, 2013

Humor, Travel, Travel Humor

My husband, Mike, and I went to the Caribbean island of St. Barth's for our honeymoon, because we wanted to start out life together completely broke. St. Barth's is the perfect place to rid yourself of pesky mo...

Never Go Food Shopping Again

Amy Vansant

January 30, 2013

Humor, Travel, Travel Humor

Avoid food shopping by stuffing your face with ham and cheese stuffed donut holes and wine. Or, "How to Gain 15 lbs in Two Weeks" After driving 14 hours to our Florida vacation rental, my husband, Mike, and ...

Vacation Practical Joke Saves Bar Tab

Amy Vansant

December 5, 2012

Humor, Practical Jokes, Travel Humor

Mike and I recently took a Miami vacation that ended with a marathon day of drinking. Shocking, I know. The fancy hotel itself was an anniversary splurge, and the last thing we needed was a huge bar tab. Selli...

How NOT to Smuggle Cuban Cigars into the United States

Amy Vansant

November 30, 2011

How To, Humor, Travel, Travel Humor

First seen on Travelated.com a fun and funny travel site you should check out. My brother-in-law, Gary, is a GENIUS at getting his way. A self-serving savant. Somehow, he managed to institute a rule in MY...

The Day I Felt-up my Mother

Amy Vansant

August 31, 2010

Humor, Travel, Travel Humor, Women's Humor

No… this is not some sicko porn story. I just couldn’t resist the title. About five years ago my mother and I took a bus tour trip to Italy. Well, we FLEW to Italy; the bus trip started once we arrived. ...

Partying with the Staff

Amy Vansant

May 25, 2010

Humor, Travel, Travel Humor

Welcome! Can I interest you in the most surreal 5 star experience of your life? Welcome! Can I interest you in the most surreal 5-star experience of your life? Years ago, my husband and I stayed the even...