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Destination Guide: Cape May

Cape May

5 Reasons To Visit Cape May

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Traveled back in time this weekend through a few d Traveled back in time this weekend through a few different eras ๐ŸŽถ #erastour #taylorswift #eras #metlife #concert #swifties #theerastourtaylorswift
Incredibly grateful to all those who have served, Incredibly grateful to all those who have served, and who currently serve, our incredible country ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ If youโ€™ve never visited Pearl Harbor, I highly recommend it - the entire experience, while suffocatingly somber, is also equally powerful. Here in this corner of Hawaii โ€” removed from the snorkel spots, crashing waves, and otherwise stunning island beauty โ€” there is heavy sadness, but every single part of a visitorโ€™s experience is designed with purpose to help honor the lives lost. Some things to know before you go: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธThe memorial for the USS Arizona is located out on the water, erected over the sunken ship. There are sadly still bodies entombed inside, and you can see the oil slicks in the water. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธYou need a reservation to visit it. Donโ€™t wait to book this! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธIf you arrive early, or after your tour, take the audio tour located in the visitor center. Itโ€™s very well done. #happymemorialday #remembrance #memorialday #pearlharbor #hawaii
5 REASONS TO VISIT WATCH HILL, RHODE ISLAND THIS S 5 REASONS TO VISIT WATCH HILL, RHODE ISLAND THIS SUMMER ๐’๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐Ÿ“Watch Hill is a Rhode Island coastal town that offers plenty of fun family activities, excellent hotels, and buttery lobster rolls to quench those summer culinary cravings.ย  1๏ธโƒฃ STUNNING BEACHES: RI has some of the most picturesque beaches, with stretches of super soft sand. Some favorites include: ๐Ÿ“East Beach ๐Ÿ“Weekpaug Beach ๐Ÿ“Fenway Beach/Dunes Park Beach ๐Ÿ“Misquamicut Beach 2๏ธโƒฃ CHARMING TOWN: The small main street in Watch Hill is filled with boutiques, restaurants, and even the oldest operating carousel in the country.ย  Begin by exploring the stores, then stop by St. Clairโ€™s Annex for ice cream and take a ride on the Flying Horse Carousel. 3๏ธโƒฃ LUXURY HISTORIC INNS: ๐ŸŒŸ Ocean House is the crown jewel dating back to the 1860โ€™s. Thereโ€™s a large wrap around Victorian porch, grassy lawns with croquet courts, and beachfront access ๐ŸŒŸ Weekapaug Inn has a more laid-back luxury vibe. A wide open grassy lawn overlooks Quonochontaug Pond, and the Atlantic Ocean is just a few minutes walk through the sand dunes.ย  They have a gorgeous heated pool overlooking the salt water pond. ๐ŸŒŸ Watch Hill Inn is located right in the town and just a few min walk from the beach. It offers residential style suites, each with modern conveniences like fully equipped kitchens and large living areas. 4๏ธโƒฃ DELICIOUS NEW ENGLAND FOOD: Whether youโ€™re looking for a quick bite to eat, or hoping to enjoy quintessential New England summer fare like lobster rolls and oysters, Watch Hill has something for everyone.ย  Some favorites include: ๐Ÿ“Sift Bake Shop ๐Ÿ“Olympia Tea Room ๐Ÿ“The Sea Room at Weekapaug Inn 5๏ธโƒฃ GORGEOUS SUNSETS: Be prepared for some incredible pops of sunset colors.ย  The sky may start reflecting shades of yellow, only to be illuminated minutes later in bursts of purple and pink.ย  Everyone in town gathers in Narragansett Bay with ice cream from St. Clair's in hand. Find more suggestions and info about Watch Hill on the blog too! #luxuryfamilytravel #luxuryhotels #familytravel #rhodeisland #summertravel #travelguide #travelplanning
3 RESOURCES FOR LUXURY HOTEL INSPIRATION ๐’๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ! One of the most commonly asked questions I receive is, โ€œHow do you pick which hotel or destination to visit next?โ€ Sometimes I have a destination in mind, and then I use these resources to compare hotel options. Other times, if Iโ€™m just looking to be inspired, Iโ€™ll start by scanning the lists in these magazines, and researching from there. I also just love lists. 1๏ธโƒฃ CONDE NAST Every year, Conde Nast releases their โ€œGold List,โ€ โ€œHot List,โ€ as well as โ€œReaderโ€™s Choiceโ€. The โ€œGold Listโ€ includes their top hotel picks around the world. The โ€œHot Listโ€ includes new hotels, but also includes restaurants, museums, and even cruise options too. These selections are compiled by CN editors and travel experts. They also have a โ€œReaderโ€™s Choiceโ€ list, which includes hotels, resorts, and other experiences rated by the readers through a survey. Hotels weโ€™ve visited on their list: ๐ŸŒŸGrand Hotel Tremezzo ๐ŸŒŸTwin Farms ๐ŸŒŸCloister at Sea Island ๐ŸŒŸJade Mountain ๐ŸŒŸKatikes Kirini Santorini ๐ŸŒŸRosewood Miramar ๐ŸŒŸCliff House Maine 2๏ธโƒฃ TRAVEL AND LEISURE Travel and Leisure releases their โ€œWorldโ€™s Bestโ€ list every year, which summarizes their editorโ€™s pick of favorite hotels. You can also find the โ€œbestโ€ list broken down by region (i.e. continental US or New England), which is helpful if you already have a region or destination in mind and just want to zero in on that location. They also have a highly reputable โ€œReaderโ€™s Choiceโ€ hotel list, based on survey results. Hotels weโ€™ve visited on their list: ๐ŸŒŸFour Seasons Istanbul Sultanahmet ๐ŸŒŸGrand Hotel Tremezzo ๐ŸŒŸOcean House Rhode Island 3๏ธโƒฃ LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD Leading Hotels of the World is an excellent resource if youโ€™d like to stay in 5 star accommodations, but prefer to stay in smaller boutique hotels. These properties are thoroughly vetted and reviewed by experts. Hotels weโ€™ve visited on their list ๐ŸŒŸKatikies Kirini Santorini ๐ŸŒŸHassler Roma ๐…๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ @๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ #besthotels #luxurytravel #luxuryhotels #familytravel
3 TODDLER / KID FRIENDLY PLACES IN THE NORTHEAST: 3 TODDLER / KID FRIENDLY PLACES IN THE NORTHEAST: ๐’๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐š ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐! 1๏ธโƒฃ PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM ๐Ÿ“Where: Philadelphia, PA ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธWhy itโ€™s great for kids: The PTM has 2 floors of interactive exhibits. Kids can pretend theyโ€™re going grocery shopping, making pizza, strolling through a neighborhood, exploring Alice in Wonderland, riding cars and buses, or going into space. Thereโ€™s also a merry-go-round, and water-play space. โœ… Things to know ahead of time: Although itโ€™s technically in Philadelphia, itโ€™s not located in downtown Philly. Youโ€™ll need a car to get there. 2๏ธโƒฃ OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE ๐Ÿ“Where: Sturbridge, Massachusetts ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Why itโ€™s great for kids: This is an open air museum that recreates village life in New England in the 1800โ€™s. While the history may go over their heads, itโ€™s still fantastic for kids because they can run around and let their imaginations run wild. Kids will also enjoy visiting the farm animals, and playing on the small playground. โœ… Things to know ahead of time: You should pack a picnic to enjoy in the town square. While they do have dining options, we loved bringing our own food and letting the kids wander. 3๏ธโƒฃ MYSTIC AQUARIUM ๐Ÿ“Where: Mystic, CT ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธWhy itโ€™s great for kids: This is a rather impressive aquarium considering itโ€™s located a small town! They have beluga whales, penguins, a seal show, and plenty of hands-on exhibits. Itโ€™s also partly outside, so itโ€™s nice to have some fresh air while learning about the animals. โœ… Things to know ahead of time: after you see the aquarium, drive to the nearby town of Mystic for lunch and walk around Where would your kids like to visit first? ๐…๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ @๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ #familytravel #newengland #travelplanning #travelwithkids #summertravel #northeast
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