Four Memorable Vacation Ideas This Fall

The fall is probably one of the best times to travel. You can enjoy beautiful fall colors almost everywhere you go, there are typically fewer tourists, and of course, there are often plenty of activities, events, and festivals to enjoy. Fall is the season of harvest, warmth, and coziness, and if you need any help choosing where to travel to this year, look no further.

In the USA
Fall is a staple in the United States, and for a good reason! All of the northern states have something to offer during this season, from epic fall colors to festivals and harvests. It is the perfect time to get out there and explore some of America’s most historically important towns because they won’t look better than they do in fall:

Boston, Massachusetts
Boston played a critical part in American history and is today a beautiful town that is best known for being the home of Harvard University. Its old streets and beautiful mix of architecture make this town a perfect destination for any fall vacation. There are museums, parks, Fenway Park for baseball, and even the awesome Mapparium.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Like Boston, Philadelphia is critical to our history. It is where the Constitution was signed and where you can see the Liberty Bell. Regarding the town itself, it is absolutely charming in any season and truly comes alive under the fall coloring. Enjoy a traditional Philadelphia steak sandwich, peruse through American history, and of course partake in all the fall festivities.

Outside the USA
For those who want to go a bit further than their own backyard, there are plenty of European cities where you can see the beauty of fall and enjoy history and culture all at the same time. The top two on our list are:

London, England
London is a magical place for the fall season, and with its milder temperatures, you can expect warmer weather and prolonged fall foliage as well. Once there, you can enjoy the city in its full glory, wrapped up in the warm fall colors that make every landmark simply pop. Fill your days with markets, museums, and eclectic cafes and pubs. Then, for the night, book a night at the theater. From small-time productions that are very affordable to the biggest children’s musicals London like Wicket or the Lion King, there is no shortage of plays and musicals to enjoy.

Paris, France
The City of Love is a magical place any time of the year, but with its massive, ancient trees and picturesque parks dotted around French architecture, there is probably no better time to visit. The weather is cool, but not wet, and there are typically fewer tourists during this time.

Combined, this is the perfect destination for families and couples alike who want to explore this ancient French city.

Whether you go somewhere local, or somewhere overseas, just remember to pick the places that embody fall the most. The dead of winter is when it’s time to go for a break in the sun, but fall is when you go for the color and festivities.

Shoe Bag/Packing Cube for Shoes Review

Dot&Dot gave me a Shoe Bag/Packing Cube to try out.  

They have a lot of different colors to pick from. 10 different colors to be exact:
•Grey - This is the color I went with.
•Black
•Purple
•Red 
•Pink
•Orange
•Yellow
•Green
•Light Blue 
•Dark Blue 

Many styles and sizes of shoes fit in the Shoe Bag/Packing Cube. I have my tennis shoes in the bag, and there is plenty of extra room to spare. 
*Note that my shoes may look a little funny because my insoles were not in the shoes. They are in the shoes that were on my feet.

The size is:
Size: 13.75" x 7" x 4.5"

Cost:
$17.97

More about the Shoe Bag/Packing Cube for Shoes:

• Premium packing solution for your shoes
• See through, dirt and water-resistant flexible mesh panel protects your clothes from your shoes
• With internal fabric lining to protect your pair of shoes from damaging each other during travel
• With side ventilation and top handle for easy handling

Great for: 
Vacation
Hiking
Sports
Work Shoes
Made of high quality materials, Dot&Dot organizers will last a lifetime of travel and adventure.
Save your money from low quality organizers that just don't work or get damaged after few uses.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from Dot&Dot. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Multi Purpose Bags Review

I do love small bags. I keep all my hair bands in Multi Purpose Bag. 

They have choices on sizes:

X-Small - 7.5 x 3.5 x 1 in
Small - 8 x 6 x 1 in
Medium - 10 x 8 x 1 in
Large - 14 x 10 x 1 in

All are $9.00.

*Note some of their sizes are out of stock.

These Multi Purpose Bags are Waterproof! 

The mesh that you see allows protection from dirt or other elements. You can take it to the beach, camping, the office, at home, in school, on vacation, and more places.

The zipper easily opens and closes. It's a good quality zipper. Each bag includes a clip to securely attach your bag to handles.

Clear Clutter Out of Your Life

Frees yourself from clutter and reduce stress.


Find Your Stuff in a Flash

Easily identify the contents of your bag with the see-through mesh. Saves you from embarrassment during airport security checks.

Store More, Organize More

Unlike other flat organizers, Dot&Dot travel accessories organizer is 1" deep, allowing you
to place more of your belongings.

Protects Your Belongings

Waterproof mesh protects your belongings from accidental spills and dirt transfer.



The Only Small Packing Bag You'll Ever Need

Made of high quality materials, Dot&Dot organizers will last a lifetime of travel and adventure.
Save your money from low quality organizers that just don't work or get damaged after few uses.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Large Packing Organizer Review

I have a few really big suitcases, but didn't have smaller ones. I'm happy to say I do have smaller packing organizers now. These take up a little amount of storage space, but fit a lot in them.

Dot&Dot Large Packing Cubes come in 10 different colors.

1. Black
2. Dark Blue
3. Grey
4. Green
5. Light Blue
6. Orange
7. Pink
8. Purple 
9. Red
10. Yellow

I of course got red. It's my favorite color after all. If I'm the one that is writing about it, I'm picking my favorite color. ;) Daddy probably would have picked grey, or black. Mica would have picked green I'm thinking. Isaak actually likes purple right now.

I kind of wish there would be an option were you could get a mix of colors. It comes with 4 small packing cubes. When we go somewhere we'd know who's is who's. They do have a wide option of colors that one can get though!

They also have a see through mesh. It's not see through enough to to see private things that are packed, but you can slightly see through to tell who's is who's. That helps to see who's cube is who's.

They are $35.97 for all 4. I think that's a pretty good price.

They lay really flat, so they are easy to store. They are easy to pack because they can be stacked.

Size:

17.5" x 12.75" x 3.25"

They fold flat, so they don't take a lot of room. I love that they hold a lot! I got 6 pair of adult pants in 1.

I think 4 pair of pants fit the best. You can see that 6 pairs have the case weighted down a bit. They are not meant to hold a lot though. They are for small packing.

I didn't see my clothes all wrinkled when they came out of the bag, so it seems the cube minimizes wrinkles. I got to be quite the packer when I was in college. One of the best things to do when packing is to roll your clothes, rather than fold them. There are limited creases that way, and your case can fit more.

You can travel with travel packing cubes on their own, stacked together, or put them in a bigger suitcase to separate things out.


I'm certainly glad I have Dot&Dot Large Packing Cubes.

Do you have any packing tips to share?

What color would you have choose if you were to buy Dot&Dot Large Packing Cubes?

 
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.