aurum Breckenridge: Is It Worth It? (2026)
Honest review of aurum in Breckenridge, CO- what we ordered, the cocktail disaster they handled perfectly, and whether dinner is worth $50/person.
Jeremy Smith
twist Breckenridge: Is It Worth It? (2026)
⚡ BLUF twist is a solid modern American restaurant in downtown Breckenridge- walk-in friendly, ~$50 per person, and better than the foot traffic it gets suggests. Best for couples who want a decent dinner without fighting for a reservation or paying upscale prices for upscale marketing. Here’s our twist Breckenridge review. ~6 min read · … Read more
How to Spend a Hawaiian Inter-Island Travel Day
⚡ BLUF If your inter-island flight leaves at 2pm or later, Maui’s Central Valley is worth the detour- ʻIao Valley State Monument requires a paid timed-entry reservation, so book ahead. Sammy’s Beach Bar inside OGG security is better than expected for food; skip the drinks (outrageously expensive). Water is better for you anyway. How to … Read more
How To Book Awards with Lifemiles
⚡ BLUF Open your LifeMiles account and link it to your bank weeks before you plan to transfer- don’t wait until you find the award, or your transfer may get flagged and delayed. Always verify the award exists directly on the LifeMiles site before transferring points (transfers are one-way, no reversals). Once points are in, … Read more
Best Beach Snorkel and Volcano Day on Maui
⚡ BLUF Book Zephyr Adventures for the Turtle Town snorkel- ask for Robbie. Small group, beach entry, and the underwater photos he takes are the best souvenir you’ll bring home from Maui. Haleakala NP is doable the same afternoon- use the GuideAlong app for the drive up. End the day at Tamura’s Fine Wines poke … Read more
How To Plan the Best Relaxation Day in Maui
⚡ BLUF Kilolani Day Spa at Grand Wailea is worth $150/person even if you’re not staying there- book the 8am slot before it fills. Paia Fish Market South Side is excellent; get the fish tacos or sautéed mahi with the 50/50 side. For whale watching, Hawaii Ocean Rafting out of Lahaina is great- February is … Read more
Maui Locals’ Favorite- The Best Maui Swap Meet
⚡ BLUF Saturday only, 75 cents cash entry (bring $1 bills- trust us). Worth rearranging your Saturday around it. Yellow Belly food truck has some of the best Mexican we’ve had anywhere- get the Chili Relleno burrito or the tamale bowl. Show up early for the best produce selection; the avocados are the size of … Read more
How To: The Road To Hana
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend places we’ve personally visited. ⚡ BLUF Worth a full day- don’t start after 1pm or you’ll feel rushed at the end. The drive itself is the point; don’t fixate … Read more
Perfect Weekend in Golden, CO
Golden is a legitimate 2–3 day Colorado mountain town getaway- walkable downtown, easy hiking access, and the Lariat Loop is worth the drive. Coors Brewery requires a paid reservation (book ahead); the tour is decent, the logistics are annoying. We stayed at Eddy Taproom and Hotel via Amex Hotel Collection and it was excellent. Located … Read more
Welcome to our Blog!
We’re excited about the premiere launch for our SMorris Travels Blog! We’re happy, excited, and honored that you’ve taken the time to find us on the internet. As we share our adventures, we hope to inspire others to get out into the world and experience everything there is in this wonderful planet we call Earth. … Read more