Summer traveling is in full swing, and we could all use a vacation. Nothing compares to getting away, checking into a chic hotel, and relaxing for a weekend or longer. Personally, I always end up wanting to bring some aspects of my hotel stay back home with me after the vacay ends.
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As part of my EPIC vacation giveaway win with IHG Hotels & Resorts, I've spent the past months traveling to destinations I only dreamed about visiting. While I've traveled extensively in the past 38 years--to about 35 countries and counting!--the Middle East was an experience like no other. I visited the UAE during a three-week…
Are you ready to cross an item off of your bucket list? Seeing the pyramids was always a lifelong dream of mine, and it turned out to be a magical experience. However, before I planned my trip to Cairo, I wish I had known these tips for traveling to Egypt. If you expect a luxurious,…
Pack your bags and prepare yourself for a very long flight, but there is no doubt, if you're traveling to Dubai, it will be the trip of a lifetime. I've always wanted to visit this magical faraway desert oasis. After spending six nights there, I'm so glad I took the journey because I had a…
We are officially 18 months and counting into this pandemic, and just when we thought it was safe to take off our masks, the Delta variant emerged, causing worry and stress all over the world again. But that hasn't stopped many of us from taking work trips, visiting families, and going on vacations that we…
To many New Yorkers, Texas is a foreign entity, with its cowboys, Southern hospitality, and massive homes priced similarly to a studio apartment in NYC. The landscape is quite different from the Northeast, as is the weather. However, one city in the Lone Star State is currently #trending, with an influx of new residents flocking…
While staying close to home is obviously safer during these times, I'm a habitual jet-setter and have struggled with the desire to remain healthy and simultaneously satisfy my travel itch. I decided to branch out and consider some not-too-far-from-home destinations to get away from the City without putting myself at risk.
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No matter where I travel, dining out always tops my list, and the restaurants in West Palm Beach do not disappoint. Based on all the delicious recipes I've shared on this blog, I think it's safe to say you can trust my food recommendations. Since my mother moved to this vacation destination almost five years ago,…
After a great trip to another country filled with exciting adventures and learning about a new culture, you probably want a way to remember the experience. Of course, you could make a scrapbook or print out a few photos for your home. But why not incorporate the global style from your trip into your everyday…
Lost luggage, checked baggage fees, and that endless wait at baggage claim...why would you ever want to check a bag? Whenever possible, I pack light and bring carry-on luggage only. If you are a habitual over-packer, I know traveling without a checked bag sounds like an impossible task, but I assure you it can be…