It’s true, New Orleans has amazing southern comfort food. Most people visit to party or just solely for the food! My girlfriends and I spent the weekend mostly eating our way through New Orleans and left completely satisfied. There is endless amounts of amazing restaurants on every block and a weekend was not enough to eat everything on our wish list! Here’s my guide on where to eat in New Orleans.…
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CHECKING IN: ROYAL SONESTA NEW ORLEANS
I just came back from a girls trip in New Orleans and can’t wait to return! My girlfriends and I stayed at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans and our stay was nothing short of amazing! The moment we walked through the doors we noticed the beautiful chandeliers in the lobby and was welcomed by the friendly staff. Since we arrived two weeks before Mardi Gras we started to see everyone getting into the…
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OPUS ONE WINE TOUR
I spent a weekend in wine country a few weeks ago and visited one of the best wineries in Napa Valley. Ryan and I heard great things about Opus One Winery and decided to book a tour to experience it ourselves. The moment we entered the estate we were greeted by the simplicity of the courtyard with it’s architectural motif throughout the building. The building is made of modern materials; California redwood,…
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LUXURY STAY AT THE FAIRMONT SONOMA
The luxury Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is a unique hotel in Sonoma and provides the ultimate weekend getaway in Wine Country. The historic Spanish hotel provides beautiful guest rooms and suites, it also has natural mineral hot springs on the property! The hotel is located 10 minutes from downtown Sonoma and surrounded by the best wineries in California. The Room We stayed in the Fairmont Room, located in the…
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RESTAURANTE BENAZUZA: BEST RESTAURANT IN CANCUN
I had one night in Cancun before my trip to Tulum, I knew I had to make the best of it. I researched for the best restaurant in Cancun and came across Restaurante Benazuza. I love trying restaurants that has a molecular gastronomy experience, a science of cooking where chefs explore new culinary possibilities. I immediately made reservations to the 20+ course meal and was excited to experience the best restaurant in Cancun at…
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ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE TO TULUM MEXICO
Tulum has quickly become the hottest destination in the last few years and I can see why. With so many Insta-worthy locations I also wrote a blog post on the Most Instagrammable Places in Tulum. With warm Caribbean clear blue water, amazing food, and lush greenery everywhere you turn it truly felt like paradise. Tulum is a very small town in the state of Quintana Roo in the Yucatan Peninsula.…
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CUTEST BEACH FRONT HOTEL IN TULUM: ROSA DEL VIENTO
Tulum is one of the cutest beach towns in Quintana Roo. It’s two hours from Cancun and has the most beautiful turquoise waters I’ve ever seen! I first learned about Tulum a few years ago when Aimee Song from Song of Style visited for her birthday. She had the cutest photos of herself laying hammocks at Rosa del Viento, the cutest beach front hotel in Tulum! I few years later, I am…
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EXPLORING THE BEST CENOTES IN TULUM
One of the main reasons I wanted to visit Tulum was to visit the quaint town and of course exploring the best cenotes in Tulum! The Yucatan Peninsula is known to have the longest underground river and cave system in the world with over 6000 cenotes. If you know where to look, you’ll discover the most surreal sinkholes in the world! So what exactly is a cenote? Cenotes are sinkholes that have formed…
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BEST ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES IN CANCUN
I recently spent some time in Mexico, specifically Cancun and Tulum. Before my visit I knew I wanted to do lots of adventure activities and began my research. I came across Cancun Riviera Maya Tours which is a tour provider and travel agency that only partners with the best tour companies throughout Cancun and the Riviera Maya. I emailed the company and they were very quick in answering all my questions. I…
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24 HOURS IN VALENCIA
Valencia can be a small city but also large in size. It is the third largest city in Spain with up to 2.5 million people. It is known for the City of Arts and Sciences with futuristic structures and also home to the very first paella ever made! I spent 24 hours in Valencia and here are the top things to do and see. Where To Stay I stayed at Catalonia Excelsior…
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FAIRYTALE CASTLES IN SINTRA PORTUGAL
Sintra is truly a fairytale and a dream come true. After seeing multiple photos of the beautiful Palacio da Pena on social media I was inspired to visit! I had no idea there were so many castles located in Sintra, I was blown away and it’s worth a day trip from Lisbon. During my second time visiting we only had time for Pena Palace. Make sure to get advance tickets…
