If you read my Xi’an guide then you’ll love reading about my Beijing trip too! I was invited to Xi’an and Beijing with Aria, Summer Palace, Scene a Cafe, The Sweet Spot, and Lobby Lounge. DAY 1 TEMPLE OF HEAVEN Temple of Heaven is an imperial complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The temple was visited by the Emperors for annual ceremonies of prayer…
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10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN XI’AN, CHINA
Xi’an, China is located in central-northwest China and has more than 3,000 years of history. So when Shangri-La Hotels reached out about a trip to Xi’an and Beijing, China I knew I had to say yes. I’ve heard so many great things about Xi’an, especially Xi’an food and Xi’an noodles! We spent two nights in Xi’an and traveled from Xi’an to Beijing which we stayed for four nights. So here…
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BIRDIES SLIPPERS BRIDAL COLLECTION
My wedding is less than five months away and I’m getting so excited for my big day! I’ve already gotten most of the important things checked off my wedding planning list which includes the wedding venue, wedding planner, invites, dress, photographer and videographer. I’m now starting to make final selections on the little things and one of them is my bridal slippers from Birdies! I learned about Birdies about a…
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: 6 DAY BACHELORETTE ITINERARY
I recently went on a 6 day trip to Dominican Republic to celebrate my bachelorette party with 6 of my girlfriends with Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. If you’ve been following me since 2017 you may remember my very first press trip and first trip to Dominican Republic with Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism! It’s great to be back to share new experiences with my friends. Both trips were through…
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A WEEKEND GUIDE TO VANCOUVER
The last time I was in Vancouver was when I was 10 years old. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to visit Vancouver for three days with Fairmont Pacific Rim to share with you the perfect weekend guide to Vancouver. I visited the first week of April and the weather was perfect with cherry blossoms blooming all over the city. Vancouver hosted the 2010 Olympics and is named one of…
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WEDDINGS AT FAIRMONT PACIFIC RIM
I can’t believe my wedding is only 5 months away! There’s still so much I still need to do but luckily I got some really great ideas after my trip to Vancouver with Fairmont Hotels to celebrate the launch of Weddings at Fairmont Pacific Rim. I can totally see why locals and tourists love the hotel and couples can now customize their own celebration at Fairmont Pacific Rim. From the…
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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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EARNING POINTS WITH UBER REWARDS
This post is sponsored by Uber. As always, all honest opinions are my own. Learn more about Uber Rewards at uber.com/rewards. Terms Apply. If you’ve been following me for the last few months you’ve probably noticed that I’ve recently switched cameras. Since I have a few upcoming trips, I decided to request an Uber and go to my local camera store. The recently launched Uber Rewards program is perfect for…
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EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE: CELEBRITY EDGE
I was recently invited to experience the Eastern Caribbean cruise on the new Celebrity Edge ship with Celebrity Cruises. I’ve been on a few cruises and each time I’ve learned to enjoy my experience even more. The new Celebrity Edge launched late last year and I’m honored to be able to experience the new ship and take you through my experience. Celebrity Edge has a few itineraries through the Caribbean and European countries. I went…
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OUR ZOLA SAVE THE DATE DESIGN
Our save the date cards just arrived from Zola and we’re in love with them! We’ve been engaged for almost two years and only recently confirmed our wedding date and venue! It was a little hectic trying to get our wedding venue due to the holidays and another bride taking our original date due to miscommunication from the hotel. We decided to move our wedding date one week back which I’m…
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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,…
