When visiting Spain I was unsure if I wanted to visit Ibiza or Mallorca. I only had enough time to visit one island, either Ibiza to party on the beach or enjoy relaxing and quiet beach vacation. I decided on the relaxing and quiet beach vacation. I had the best time in Mallorca and it was perfect to get away from the city for a few days. I’m so happy to share my 4 day itinerary…
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24 HOURS IN MADRID
Madrid is the capital of Spain and one of the most populated cities in the EU. Known for it’s great culture, museums and authentic spanish tapas I knew I had to visit! I was advised that I could possibly see most of Madrid in a day. Technically I had a little over 24 hours in Madrid, an extra day would have been nice but it was definitely enough! Madrid is very convenient and…
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ULTIMATE BACHELORETTE DESTINATION: PUERTO VALLARTA
I was lucky enough to get invited to a bachelorette party in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in February. I was a little worried it would be a little cold but surprisingly the weather was amazing! The girls and I had so much fun swimming in the ocean, experiencing the culture and exploring all that Puerto Vallarta had to offer. Keep reading to find the reasons Puerto Vallarta is the ultimate bachelorette (or bachelor)…
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10 BEST VIEWS OF SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco is underrated when it comes to rooftops and great views of the city, but if you know where to go you will find pretty incredible views. Since living in San Francisco for less then a year I have found that there are not many rooftops like New York but I’ve been able to find so many great spots that are just as amazing! I have compiled a list…
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HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES OVER NAPA VALLEY
Riding a hot air balloon has been high on my bucket list for many years. I recently saw photos of people on a hot air balloon over Napa Valley and knew I had to do it. I had no idea this existed so close to San Francisco! I began my research to find the best option and found Napa Valley Aloft!! Tips Before Your Visit Call for weather decision 1 hour prior to…
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A WEEKEND GUIDE TO BIG SUR
Big Sur is easily one of the most beautiful places in the world with roughly 85 miles of stunning Pacific Ocean views! I’ve been meaning to visit for years but since moving to New York a few years back it wasn’t as easy. Now that I’m in San Francisco I made it a priority to visit this summer! I can’t believe it took me this long to visit given that I’m…
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A WEEKEND HIDEAWAY AT GLEN OAKS BIG SUR
I’m not big on spending a lot on hotels given that I don’t spend much of my time in them during my travels. However, Big Sur is so enchanting I knew I had to find an amazing place to make my experience magical. If you’re looking into staying a weekend or a night in Big Sur you may notice hotels are quite expensive! I had a friend who suggested looking into…
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WHERE TO EAT IN BIG SUR
When planning my trip to Big Sur, I made sure to find the best places to eat too! There isn’t a large variety or many restaurants to choose from but the quality of restaurants in Big Sur is top notch with great views! If you’re planning a visit to Big Sur soon here are my top recommendations on where to eat in Big Sur. Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn…
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EXPLORING MUIR WOODS
Since moving back to California from New York, it seems as if I have become more adventurous. I guess that’s a good thing! The weather is nice year round and there are many hiking trails throughout the bay area. Muir Woods National Park is about 40 minutes north of San Francisco located in Marin County. 240 acres are covered with redwood trees, one of the few standing in San Francisco…
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DAY TRIP TO ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates is less than two hours from Dubai and has so much to offer. I took a day tour from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and it was well worth it! I had found a deal on Groupon that took us to all the top spots in Abu Dhabi. Viator also has great day tours as well. I had a great time and very…
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10 REASONS TO VISIT DUBAI NOW
I’m always looking out for deals and travelzoo had a flight deal to Dubai for $600 roundtrip from New York City through Emirates. I booked my flight immediately! Since I work full-time I don’t have much vacation days and so I opted for a trip during Thanksgiving break. It was great since there was no blackout dates! Dubai is one of the newer cities being developed and has been a big tourist…
