After an epic road trip through Champagne, France I continued my road trip to the region of Cognac in the southwestern part of France. Cognac is a variety of brandy and made of white wine using specific types of grapes. The drive from Champagne to Cognac is scenic and has multiple small towns to stop and explore. It’s a little over 6-hours but thanks to Hertz we had a fun…
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ROAD TRIP THROUGH CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
Are you a wine lover? If yes, you’ll want to read this guide on how to road trip through Champagne, France. The Champagne wine region is known for it’s sparkling white wine and located in the northeast of France, less than a two-hour drive and an hour train ride from Paris. The best way to get around Champagne and get the most of your experience is renting a car. After my…
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HOW TO SEE CYPRUS IN ONE WEEK
I was recently in Cyprus for a week with the Cyprus Tourism Board and had one of the most amazing trips! To be honest, I had no idea where or what Cyprus was but when I started doing my research I found Cyprus to be one of the most beautiful islands in the world and it really is! Cyprus is an island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea with the third…
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WHERE TO STAY IN NICE, FRANCE: HYATT REGENCY
I recently visited Nice, France in the French Riviera for the first time and had the opportunity to stay at the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée. The iconic 5-star luxury hotel is located on the Promenade des Anglais, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It’s also centrally located near the city center, a 10-minute walk and 10-minute drive from the Nice airport. THE ROOM The Hyatt Regency has 187 rooms, 9…
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BEST LUXURY HOTEL IN MONACO: THE FAIRMONT MONTE CARLO
Did you know Monaco is a country in Europe? I actually had no idea until my recent trip to Monaco! Monaco is located on France’s Mediterranean coastline and known for its fancy casinos, yacht’s and the Formula 1 Grand Prix. I’ve been to France multiple times but have never visited the South of France, so when The Fairmont Monte Carlo invited me to visit I was more than excited to finally make my way there. The Fairmont Monte Carlo…
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FIRST TIMER’S GUIDE TO PARIS
Oh, Paris.. the city of love. The first time I was in Paris was in 2008 and fell in love immediately. It’s been almost 10 years and I finally got to return to one of my favorite cities. It felt like it was my first time all over again! There is so much to explore! I was there for a week with Galeries Lafayette and U by Uniworld and it was…
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U BY UNIWORLD RIVER CRUISES FOR MILLENNIALS
I was recently invited to Paris to join the inaugural sailing along the Seine River in Paris abroad the new U by Uniworld luxury boutique ship, The B. When I was first invited, I was super excited because the idea behind U by Uniworld is all about a new take on travel with river cruising for travelers. I’ve been on plenty of cruises and it’s typically catered to a much…
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HOTEL REVIEW: W PARIS OPERA
This post was done in partnership with Galeries Lafayette Paris has always been one of my favorite cities and since visiting this past week with Galeries Lafayette, I stayed at the W Paris Opera. The hotel has conveniently located a block from Galeries Lafayette and the metro. It’s also a very chic, modern and super trendy hotel from the moment you step through the doors. The staff is one of the…
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PARIS WITH GALERIES LAFAYETTE
This post was done in partnership with Galeries Lafayette This week, I was invited to Paris to enjoy the amazing Parisian shopping experience and stayed at the W Hotel which is a block away from Galeries Lafayette. I haven’t been back to Paris since 2008, which made it super exciting to finally be back in one of my favorite cities! The city was alive, vibrant and full of energy the moment…
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SKYPE’S NEW FEATURES
As a full-time traveler, it can be challenging to stay connected with my friends and family. Lucky for me, I have Skype to help me connect to my favorite people from anywhere in the world! Even YOU! This week I’m working on a fun collaboration with Skype where I’ll be exploring Milos and Mykonos, Greece but I’m asking you for tips on things I should do! From September 20-23rd I will…
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8 THINGS YOU CANNOT MISS IN ZERMATT
Switzerland has always been on my bucket list especially Zermatt since it’s home to the Matterhorn! Everyone knows the Matterhorn growing up because of the Matterhorn ride at Disneyland! It’s a dream come true to actually visit it in person! Zermatt is known for skiing, climbing, hiking and eating fondue! I visited during the summer and there were so many awesome activities so here’s a list of the top 8…
