On September 11, 2015, I was in New York City. I walked around the city and remembered how I had been in NYC on September 11, 2001. I was grateful that my family and I were okay on that day years ago and now. The travel company I was working for in 2001 went bankrupt … Continued
On Lisa Niver‘s trip to Desert Springs, she discovered a few local hot spots! Don’t miss out on these fun adventures for your own Desert Springs trip. La Quinta Brewery While La Quinta is a new brewery, Scott Stokes, the founder of La Quinta, knows what he is doing. He started in his garage in 2013, but now … Continued
Zipkick Bloggers: Melissa Monte: Girltripping Where was the first place that you traveled that made you think WOW—travel is amazing (think history book come to life or…..) Growing up, my dad and I would go camping a few times a year. I remember just staring at the rock formations in Yosemite and thinking how cool exploring … Continued
Stunning Steakhouse, Baltaire in Brentwood, gets top marks from Los Angeles diners: Sid Lipsey, Tracey Steinberg and Lisa Niver. The interior space is open and inviting and the team is phenomenal. I could see returning here over and over again for the atmosphere, ambience, service and fantastic food. Dining at @Baltaire in #brentwood #california was #foodgasm! … Continued
The JW Marriott in Desert Springs should be your destination for ultimate relaxation. Your to do list? Lisa has you covered. This is your guide to a day of peace in the desert. Sunday Brunch at the Rockwood Grill Whether you’re in the mood for banana pecan pancakes or a breakfast BLT, the Rockwood Grill has … Continued
The west has some amazing parks and the diversification is mind blowing. In 1872 when Ulysses S Grant declared Yellowstone as America’s first National Park, the nation preserved a treasure. Containing the majority of the world’s geysers, Yellowstone is a massive park and a one stop destination for exploration. Ask potential first time visitors what they … Continued
As originally featured on Hilton Mom Voyage After spending almost two weeks in Puerto Rico with our girls, instead of “visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads,” it was mofongo, tostones and ceviche doing the salsa in their dreams! Puerto Rico is a foodie’s paradise and that goes for your little foodies, too. Whether … Continued
ZipKick Bloggers: Heidi Wagoner of Wagoners Abroad Where was the first place that you traveled that made you think WOW—travel is amazing (think history book come to life or …..) I knew I was hooked on travel, just after graduating from University. I was selected a a National Traveling Consultant for my sorority … Continued
By Jason, Harriet & Gene Will and Lisa Niver The Minnesota State Fair is the second largest State Fair in the United States! The Will family who were once fair booth owners themselves, shared their top food hacks with me. These six best food hacks are the iconic staples of the Fair. It is easy to get … Continued
Being a Social Influencer Means … a Road Trip? Jason Will’s years of experience as a consultant at Accenture and Slalom gave him the knowledge to launch his new travel app Zipkick, but he partnered with a social media influencer, Scott Eddy, for the marketing fuel to power the app’s trajectory. The two have begun an … Continued