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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Luxury Hotel Review: Bernardus Lodge

luxury hotel review Bernardus Lodge

Welcome to Bernardus! First impressions and the grounds: Pulling into Bernardus Lodge and Spa, you will be instantly hit with that California-vineyard feel, that until now, you only thought existed in Napa. ย Rows upon rows of vineyards border the entryway, andย if you happen to vacation here in the fall, it looks as if fields of…

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