North Shore Vs. South Shore: Accommodation Review

grand hyatt kauai - ultimate guide to kauai

Where you choose to stay depends on what youโ€™d like to do during your Hawaiian vacation. ย Head to the South Shore if you’d prefer some R&R, hotel pampering, and time by the pool.ย  This region generally has more predictable sun.ย  If youโ€™ve envisioned a vacation filled with hiking, beach hopping and swimming in open water,…

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How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Woodstock, Vermont

Explore the town & shops Donโ€™t let the size of this tiny town fool you — you can do as much damage to your credit card here as 5th Ave!ย  Iโ€™m happy to report the prices are (mostly) more affordable than a day spent on Manhattanโ€™s shopping avenue, but the stores are still curated for…

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A Foodie’s Guide to Woodstock, Vermont

Challah French toast from Mont Vert cafe

A fall getaway means a mission to consume as many fall flavors as possible.ย  I love all things pumpkin, squash, and cider.ย  Hello to warm, gooey, and sweet!ย  The restaurants in Woodstock are armed and ready to serve and satisfy that flavor profile at this time of year.ย  Hereโ€™s where I went, and also some…

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Luxury Hotel Review: The Woodstock Inn

hotel review Woodstock Inn - front entrance

If youโ€™re heading to Woodstock to check out the town, chances are you will run into the Woodstock Inn — just as the wood covered bridges and the charming main street make every touristsโ€™ โ€œmust seeโ€ Woodstock list, this particular inn has become symbolic of Vermont classic luxury and comfort, and is an iconic part…

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A Fall Guide to Woodstock, Vermont

Cruising through Vermont during fall foliage season has always been at the โ€œpeakโ€ of my bucket list.ย  Although I live in Connecticut and enjoy gorgeous autumn colors here as well, the allure of the reds and oranges further north, and the promise of quintessential โ€œGilmore Girlsโ€ type towns, has always had me itching to plan…

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The Ultimate Guide to Sedona and Scottsdale

Sedona Scottsdale

Weโ€™ve visited Arizona more than other destination -โ€“ 4 times so far! ย Why do we keep returning? ย Simply because we just really love it. ย Itย has dependable weather, incredible hiking, delicious food, and all around relaxing vibes. ย If it wasnโ€™t unbearably hot in the summers, my husband might convince me to move there. ย If youโ€™re searching…

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Weekend Guide to Santa Barbara With Kids

Santa Barbara and Monterey

In the fall of 2019, we had a long weekend vacation booked in Napa with our 17 month old; however, the devastating fires at the time forced us to cancel our trip.ย  In just a few short days, I completely revamped our itinerary to instead visit Santa Barbara.ย  We ended up falling in love with…

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Florence & Tuscany Travel Guide with a Baby

Florence

Itโ€™s hard to find the words to properly convey how special Italy is.ย  The cities and towns are picture-postcard perfect, especially in Tuscany where you can let your imagination run wild exploring Medieval towers, stare for hours at the rolling hilltops, and walk through the colorful historical streets of Florence, Lucca, and Siena.ย  And if…

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The Most Exciting Things to do in Cappadocia

If possible, I loved our itinerary for Cappadocia even more than Istanbul. Pelin, our guide from SRM Travel, not only showed us the โ€œmust seeโ€ things, but also personalized our trip based on our input and desire for a combination of history and adventure. ย She enriched each day by introducing us to local friends, giving…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Four Seasons Sultanahmet

The Four Seasons owns two stunning properties in Istanbul — one resides in the old city Sultanahmet, and one sits directly on the Bosphorus. ย I opted for the old city Sultanahmet location, but have heard wonderful reviews of its sister hotel too. ย You can’t go wrong with either choice, and each has its advantages. Option…

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