Colleen’s Picks for Holland, Michigan
Accommodations:
CityFlats Hotel – Chic rooms and delicious local cuisine

Restaurant:
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant – Delicious food and dining on the gorgeous patio where boats pull right up to the restaurant.

Relaxing Activity:
Dutch Village – Genuine Dutch village with plenty of activities for families and kids!
Windmill Island Gardens – Seasonal park featuring tulip gardens, a 250-year-old windmill, a carousel & Dutch-costumed guides.

Adventurous Activity:
Stand Up Paddling Lessons at the Outpost of Holland
Fishing at Holland State Park – Great family bonding activity, plus a beautiful view of Big Red lighthouse!

Catie’s Picks for Montreal, Canada
Accommodations:
The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel – Award winning luxury hotel where John Lennon and Yoko Ono once stayed for their famous Bed-In for Peace.

Restaurant:
Poutineville – Make your own poutine!

Relaxing Activity:
Space for Life – A one-of-a-kind museum district in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Adventurous Activity:
Jet Boating the Lachine Rapids up and down the St. Lawrence Seaway

“What’s” with the “Trip Sisters”

What’s in Your Suitcase?
Mophie – Portable batteries with wireless charging for your iPhone or Android or even your tablet/iPad

What’s on your phone?
Mango Language App – Free on iOS or Android
Self-paced learning program that teaches languages through relevant and topical dialogue using the four key components — vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture

What’s the tip?
Tips for Saving Money while Traveling
Travel in the Off Season – Hotel rooms, airline tickets and car rental prices can go up more than 40 percent in the high season. Airline tickets can double in price. And car rentals can go up from the average $400 a week to $850.
Look for Free Local Events and Attractions – Do some research before your trip and find free local events and attractions. Festivals, for example, offer a good way to enjoy the destination with the locals, and can provide a memorable experience for little to no money.
Sign Up for Cash Back on Travel – If you want to save money, sites like Hotels.com or Ebates.com offer ways to get up to 10% cash back on bookings for rental cars, hotels, airline tickets and more.
Consider Alternative Forms of Transportation – Airplane and car travel aren’t the only way to get around. Be sure to consider transportation options by train and bus.
Consider Less Popular (But Still Amazing) Destinations – Paris, Rome and San Francisco are amazing destinations, but they can also be expensive when it comes to planning a vacation.