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Travel Insurance For Israel: Why You Need to Secure Your Trip

November 29, 2021 by Dawn McAlexander

Travel Insurance for Israel: Why You Need to Secure Your Trip

Located in the Middle East, Israel is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Indian residents. It is a beautiful country known for its rich culture, religion, art, historic sites, forested highlands, beaches, adventure tourism, and much more. So, whether you love to sunbathe by the beach, visit historical places, or explore various art forms, Israel should be on your … [Read more...] about Travel Insurance For Israel: Why You Need to Secure Your Trip

4 Staycation Tips For You And Your Family During The Holidays

January 22, 2021 by Dawn McAlexander

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Work from home, exercise from home, a night out… wait, does picking up take out and eating it at home count? Recently, our homes have become our offices, gyms, restaurants, spas, movie theaters, classrooms, and more. If you’re feeling cabin fever, it makes total sense. However, safety is still a top priority. Forget the luxury beach resort and plan a staycation! You’ll be … [Read more...] about 4 Staycation Tips For You And Your Family During The Holidays

5 More Reasons To Visit Fayetteville This Spring

March 5, 2019 by Dawn McAlexander

5 More Reasons To Visit Fayetteville This Spring

After visiting Fayetteville a couple of years ago, I posted about 10 things that I thought every visitor should do while there. That's really just the tip of the iceberg. Spring is coming so here are five MORE reasons to visit Fayetteville and the communities of Cumberland County! … [Read more...] about 5 More Reasons To Visit Fayetteville This Spring

10 Things You May Not Know About Greater Fayetteville #VisitFayNC #AmericaAtEveryTurn

May 9, 2017 by Dawn McAlexander

10 Things You May Not Know About Greater Fayetteville #VisitFayNC #AmericaAtEveryTurn

A few weeks ago, Jay and I visited Fayetteville, NC for the first time. Although we have lived in this state for many years, we had never been to Fayetteville. After we visited, we realized that this was a place that we knew very little about and were eager to learn more. So, here are 10 cool things that you may not know about Great Fayetteville. … [Read more...] about 10 Things You May Not Know About Greater Fayetteville #VisitFayNC #AmericaAtEveryTurn

The Best Places To Check Out The Tooele City Country Music Scene #countrymusic sponsored

May 5, 2017 by Dawn McAlexander

The Best Places To Check Out The Tooele City Country Music Scene #sponsored

My husband and I are trying to make a point to see more of the US over the next few years. We have talked often about traveling out west to see many of the natural landmarks like the national parks and the salt lakes. As many of you know, Jay and I were radio deejays before we started blogging, so music is one of our main interests. In my research for the perfect road trip out … [Read more...] about The Best Places To Check Out The Tooele City Country Music Scene #countrymusic sponsored

Check Out Our 3 Day Fayetteville Itinerary #sponsored #VisitFayNC

May 2, 2017 by Dawn McAlexander

Check Out Our 3 Day Fayetteville Itinerary #VisitFayNC sponsored

Though Jay and I have both lived in Mount Airy, NC for many years, neither of us had every visited Fayetteville. However, we changed that a few weeks ago. Today we are sharing with you our 3 day Fayetteville itinerary so that you can see how many super cool things there are to do in this area for couples, adventurists, foodies and more. … [Read more...] about Check Out Our 3 Day Fayetteville Itinerary #sponsored #VisitFayNC

Vehicle Camping With The Sportz SUV Tent Model 84000 #NapierNation #travel #ad

April 30, 2017 by Jay Crawford

Vehicle Camping With The Sportz SUV Tent Model 84000 #NapierNation #SportzSUVTent #ad

Have you ever had the urge to go camping? Here recently, Dawn and I have had that urge. There was just a couple of problems with this. Number one, our tent was small, too small for the two of us, we felt. Number two, neither of us is a big fan of sleeping outdoors on the ground. I know what you are thinking, why would anyone that does not like sleeping outside want to go … [Read more...] about Vehicle Camping With The Sportz SUV Tent Model 84000 #NapierNation #travel #ad

5 Places To Take Surfing Lessons On Vacation This Summer #travel

April 19, 2017 by Dawn McAlexander

5 Places To Take Surfing Lessons On Vacation This Summer

Are you looking to try something new out this summer on vacation? No matter your age, surfing lessons might be the perfect outdoor activity for you. What a fun and unique way to bond with your family while enjoying a gorgeous beach. Today we are sharing with you 5 great places to take surfing lessons while on vacation this summer. … [Read more...] about 5 Places To Take Surfing Lessons On Vacation This Summer #travel

The Pros And Cons Of Renting A Beach House

January 6, 2017 by Dawn McAlexander

Pros & Cons Of Renting A Beach House

A few months ago, some friends invited me to tag along with them on their trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They had rented a house in Hatteras and we all chipped in to rent this 3 story beach house with excellent views of both the sound and the ocean. Because of this, we all went to the beach for a week for super cheap. Though I have traveled extensively lately, I had … [Read more...] about The Pros And Cons Of Renting A Beach House

7 Tips To Help You Stay Healthy While Traveling This Holiday Season #ad #HealthySavings

November 14, 2016 by Dawn McAlexander

7 Tips To Help You Stay Healthy While Traveling This Holiday Season #ad #HealthySavings

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ad #HealthySavings #CollectiveBias So far, it has been a whirlwind November for us. Yesterday we got back to Port of Miami after a week long cruise to Cuba. Yes, people. Cuba. This year marks the first year that United States citizens have been able to sail to Cuba … [Read more...] about 7 Tips To Help You Stay Healthy While Traveling This Holiday Season #ad #HealthySavings

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Dawn is a full time writer and content creator. Besides Cheap Is The New Classy, she also owns and writes for EatPlayRock.com, an entertainment site. Her interests include traveling, attending music events, DIY projects and reading. Dawn has a B.S. in Psychology and currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, Kenny, their dog, Marley, and their cat, TJ.

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