5 Reasons to Visit Cape May with Kids

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Itโ€™s the start of the race. Youโ€™re kneeling on the track, ready for the crack of the pistol to go off. Youโ€™re ready to start sprinting into planning your next vacation, but COVID confusion has filled your head filled with questions. Weโ€™re all having the same thoughts, but Iโ€™m a glass half full kind of gal.

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The Ultimate Rome Travel Guide

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They say all roads lead to Rome. ย Twelve years ago I felt the pull of the Eternal City as I selected my study abroad location.ย  As a history major, it doesnโ€™t get any cooler than studying THE empire on its home turf. ย My time overseas ignited my passion for travel โ€” I wanted to see…

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Top 10 things to do in Rome

Spend a day at the Colosseum and Roman Forum:ย ย  Walking through the Colosseum and Roman Forum brings the term โ€œfield tripโ€ to a whole new level.ย  There arenโ€™t many cities that have such significant ancient structures still standing and available for touring. ย It may not look quite the same from 2,000 years ago, but youโ€™ll…

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A Local’s Guide to Best Restaurants in Rome

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When it comes to eating Italian food, there is the Holy Trinity to think about: pasta, pizza, and gelato. Rome is the type of city where you can easily find a delicious restaurant around every corner — my recommendations could be endless. ย However, in the spirit of the Italian food Holy Trinity, I’ve included my…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Hotel Hassler

I have a confession to make. This rooftop picture of the city, taken from the balcony of Hotel Hassler, was snapped about 3 years before I was an actual hotel guest.ย  Sorry Hotel Hassler…I snuck in and just had to see the views!ย  I made a mad dash for the elevator, convinced someone I was…

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Ultimate Family Vacation Guide to Jackson Hole

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I was born in Salt Lake City, so for me itโ€™s always felt a smidge disloyal to entertain the idea that another ski mecca in the U.S. can hold a candle to the Rockies in Utah. However, even as a Utah native, Iโ€™ll admit that if youโ€™ve got your eye on Jackson Hole as a…

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Family Winter Weekend in Lake Placid

Some posts are about the majesty of the Alps, some are about the pace of a bike tour through London. This post is about taking a couple of days to chill โ€” in the time of COVID.

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An Epic Kauai Travel Guide

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Sorry Kauaians โ€” Iโ€™m going to let the secret out: Kauai is a canโ€™t miss destination in the Hawaiian island experience.ย  Before traveling to the โ€œGarden Isle,โ€ I had previously visited Maui (one of the more popular picks), and could not have imagined a more mesmerizing island escape.ย  While Mauiโ€™s fame is well deserved, Kauaiโ€™s…

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The Best Activities in Kauai

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Nepali Coast By Air: If you travel to Kauai, one common thread of advice youโ€™ll hear is to see the Nepali Coast 3 different ways: by air, by sea, and by land walking along the Kalalau trail.ย  Although all 3 excursions were unforgettable, if I could only choose one, I’d hop onboard the helicopter ride.…

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Favorite Eats in Kauai

Kauai is an island that highlights local, local, local!ย  You wonโ€™t find the Hawaiian equivalent of Nobu on this island, but youโ€™ll experience native dishes that focus on regional flavors and a laid back-island style of cooking.ย  Think farm-stands, fresh fruit, smoothies, taco trucks, and seafood galore!   Most of my foodie favorites were located…

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