London is a city I can always return to every year and I still find myself falling more in love with the city each time. There is so much to see, do and my favorite activity is dining at some of the most Instagrammable cafes in London. I suggest spending at least 3-5 days in London if you have time. During my recent trip, I spent a weekend exploring one…
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A GUIDE TO FRANCE CHRISTMAS MARKETS
European Christmas Markets are some of the best holiday markets in the world! So this year after my trip with Galeries Lafayette I made a trip to Alsace to visit Colmar and Strasbourg Christmas Markets. During this time, the holiday markets are a must-visit destination because everything is decorated beautifully and located in the most charming towns in France! Here’s my guide to France Christmas Markets. HOW TO GET TO…
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CHRISTMAS AT GALERIES LAFAYETTE
I’ve always dreamed of spending Christmas in Paris and this year I got to experience Christmas at Galeries Lafayette (Boulevard Haussmann location) to experience all of the fun experiences they offer during the holidays. The Galeries Lafayette Christmas decorations are probably the best in the city. I was invited to Paris this year to experience the 2019 “La Rûche de Noël”, The Christmas Beehive. This year decorations and activities are…
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HOTEL REVIEW: COURTYARD BY MARRIOT PARIS GARE DE LYON
During my trip with Galeries Lafayette for the Christmas activities, I stayed at the Courtyard by Marriot Paris Gare de Lyon. The 4-star property is located a few steps from Gare de Lyon station. It’s also close to the metro station which allows you to explore the city with ease if you don’t mind taking public transportation. The property is modern and elegant with excellent service and staff. KING EIFFEL…
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OUR WEDDING: POSITANO DESTINATION WEDDING
Ryan and I officially became husband and wife on September 21, 2019, in Positano, Italy. Our wedding was seriously such a dream come true and everything was truly what I dreamed of! Planning a destination wedding in Positano was not the easiest, but having a wedding planner truly helped make our lives a little less stressful. I’m so excited to share all the details of our wedding and our photos…
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OUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
I can’t believe I’m finally sharing our engagement photos from 2017 in Santorini, Greece! In 2017, Ryan and I went on our big trip to Amalfi Coast and Greece where Ryan had plans to propose in Positano. So what happened? Before we left for our Europe trip, the ring was not complete and did not arrive on time, so Ryan left home without a ring. I already had an idea…
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3 DAY PUGLIA TRAVEL ITINERARY
So where is Puglia, Italy? Puglia is a southern region forming the heel of Italy’s “boot,”. It’s known for its pasta, wine, olive oil, Trulli homes, and whitewashed hill towns. Many people haven’t heard much about Puglia, but this region is a place everyone should visit! With its stunning coastline, cute villages, and a very Italian way of life you will truly fall in love with Puglia. After our wedding…
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HOW TO SPEND THREE DAYS IN PARIS
Paris is a city I always enjoy visiting and can never get enough of. So when I was invited to visit Paris during Paris Fashion Week with Sofitel Hotels I was more than excited! During the three days, we were able to see many of my favorite places! When visiting Paris, I would recommend at least a week to see everything the city has to offer but if you have a short…
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6 DAY NORTHERN NORWAY ITINERARY: LOFOTEN & VESTERALEN
The northern lights have been on my bucket list for quite some time and I was thrilled when I finally got to experience for the first time in Norway. I recently visited Norway and explored Lofoten & Vesteralen chasing the northern lights early December with Norwegian Air & Visit Norway. The islands of northern Norway are special and it’s a great winter destination for the northern lights, scenic drives, beautiful landscapes,…
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6 DAYS IN MALTA: THE PERFECT ITINERARY
Malta has been on my radar for the last two years and I finally had the opportunity to visit for 6 days the first week of October with the Malta Tourism Authority. The weather was perfect the entire time, with temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s. It truly still felt like summer. Malta is located in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast. It’s known for historic…
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QUICK GUIDE TO AIX-EN-PROVENCE
I’ve always dreamed of visiting the lavender fields in Provence, my dreams finally came true this summer. When I was planning my trip I had no idea where to stay, what to do besides visiting the lavender fields. There is so much more to see and staying in Aix-en-Provence is the perfect home base to explore Provence. Here’s a quick guide to Aix-en-Provence with things to do, eat and best…
