Ah, Maui. Home to dreamy seascapes, charming beach towns, epic snorkeling, hidden waterfalls, tropical rain forests, and of course, beautiful luxury resorts. Can't you just taste the mai tais now? A trip to Maui has something for everyone - you can go to a luau and
If you're planning a trip to California wine country, chances are you've zoned in on Napa Valley as your destination of choice. But, tucked away about 30 miles North of the first "Welcome to Napa Valley" sign, is the quiet, charming town of Calistoga, that
If you're looking for the best adults-only all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, chances are you've heard of (or stayed at) one of The Excellence Collection's beautiful hotels. The Excellence Group is a group of three high end hotel brands: the adults-only Excellence Resorts with all
I'm packing for Charleston in a week and I'm so excited! Going to school in the South (at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), I've been to Charleston more times than I can count - and it continues to be one of my
So you're planning a bachelorette party in Austin!! Congratulations, out of all the best places to have a bachelorette party, Austin is about the easiest and most fun place to plan a great bachelorette weekend that everyone will love! If you've never been before, you're
So you've finally booked your trip to visit California's Napa Valley, and you can already picture yourself sipping Cabernet in the vineyards, surrounded by gorgeous grape vines and rolling hillsides
Alright guys, this one's for you. We all know you want to do something special for her - whether it's for a holiday weekend, or to celebrate Valentines day, a birthday or an anniversary
Planning a bachelorette party can be super fun, but let's face it - it's also super stressful. With anywhere from 10-20 ladies traveling from all over the place to celebrate the bride-to-be, you want to make sure the destination you pick is fun, and easy,
For newlyweds, a honeymoon is a chance to relax in some much-needed R&R after their wedding. But, these days, a honeymoon is much more than that, too
Aruba is one of the most beautiful spots in the Caribbean for honeymoons, group trips, couples trips, or a family vacay. I went this year to celebrate my birthday and I can't imagine a more perfect island getaway. With four nights and five days on
The Fearrington House Inn, a Relais & Châteaux boutique luxury hotel located 10 minutes outside of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, blends sophisticated luxury with southern charm in a cozy-chic farmhouse. It's more than an inn, it's an experience. Fearrington House is the perfect celebration getaway for Southerners looking for a
Punta Cana, the resortey Caribbean island paradise on the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, is famous for its 40 miles of breathtaking beaches, lush tropical palms, and gorgeous clear blue waters. And as if Punta Cana could sound even better, it’s also referred to
You've worked hard all year and finally get a few days off work, and are trying to rally your friends to come up with the perfect destination for your end-of-year holiday, but are stuck on where to go! Whether you're looking for a low-key getaway
There's no denying that Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is one of the best places to host a bachelorette party. Cabo has beautiful beaches, relaxing resorts, fun dayclubs and a fantastic nightlife. The surreal setting at the tip of Baja California will make for the perfect
Did you know that Oaxaca, Mexico was named the #2 City in the WORLD by Travel & Leisure this year?! This cultural gem of Mexico is hardly a secret anymore, but unlike a lot of "hot" destinations, Oaxaca has managed to keep its authentic charm, making it the perfect blissful
Last weekend, I visited one of my favorite places in the world - Lake Tahoe! Tahoe is the largest Alpine lake in North America, covering more than 72 miles of shoreline straddling the state line of Nevada and California. Famous for its granite glacier cliffsides and
Whenever people ask me what my favorite country to visit is, I almost always say there's nowhere I'd rather be than Mexico. I am completely in love with everything about this country -- the beautiful and vibrant culture, the to-die-for food (seriously, does it get
Charleston, South Carolina is one of America's very best cities for food, and one of my favorite places to take a couple cheat days with some mouthwatering biscuits, barbecue and fried chicken. But, even if typical Southern fare like shrimp and grits, pimento cheese, or
Summer or Winter, renting a luxury mountain house in Jackson Hole, Wyoming is one of the very best luxury travel adventures you can have in the United States. In the winter, you'll find a snow-laced winter wonderland of snow skiing, snowmobiling, and ice-skating, while Summer in
This year, when Conde Nast took on the daunting task of naming "the Best City in the World", the prestigious award wasn’t granted to London, Paris or Tokyo. Taking many people by surprise (but not anyone who’s been there), it was the one and only Charleston,
Will this be the summer of Puerto Rico? Puerto Rico had a big moment in 2017. Not only did Justin Bieber and Luis Fonsi name-check the island in their song of the summer, Despacito, (“This is how we do it down in Puerto Rico”), but Bruno
Ahhh, Calfornia's Pacific Coast Highway One
If you're traveling to California wine country, chances are the first place you think to go is Napa Valley. While Napa is an amazing, world-class destination, it is known for being bigger, and much more commercialized than it's neighboring Sonoma County. When I'm recommending wine country
Last weekend, I packed up my weekender bag with a bikini, a cover up, and a couple dresses and headed out of the San Francisco fog down to Silicon Valley. 40 minutes later and 20 degrees warmer, I checked into the Four Seasons Silicon Valley,
Whether you're road-tripping down the California Coast and wondering where to stop along highway one or just needing a beachy escape from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco, Half Moon Bay is the perfect California getaway, for a weekend or just for the day. Spreading out with
Tawla SF is modern mediterranean dining at its finest. One of my favorite things about San Francisco is that you can take a world food tour of sorts without ever leaving the 7x7. Not only does San Francisco pride itself on having the best of the best in
There's something about Southwest Florida and its relaxed, easy, beachy lifestyle that has me hooked. Two-lane roads and intercoastal bridges connect idyllic islands that, from afar, almost look like they may be uninhabited. This is definitely no Boca Raton or Miami Beach. With laws preventing any building
If you're looking for some of the best, freshest, and most inventive omakase sushi in San Francisco, Kinjo is your spot. Kinjo translates to "neighborhood" in Japanese, and that's exactly the feel of this new Polk Street hotspot. In Japanese culture, neighborhood restaurants are a central
Curving along highway 1 North of San Francisco, a drive to Tomales Bay is full of breathtaking vistas of the ocean, oyster farms, adorable small towns, local diners, and pristine nature the whole way. It's what road trip dreams are made of. And, even though
Wondering where to have the perfect date night in San Francisco? Whether you've just swiped right, have been seeing each other for awhile, are celebrating an anniversary, or anything in between, I've got you covered. For the hinge date You swiped right hard all weekend and have
Trinchero is one of the best Napa Valley wine tasting experiences there is. Tucked away along the Saint Helena highway are 22 acres of expansive vineyards revolving around a beautiful tasting room that is sophisticated, modern and cozy. Like the label's wines, Trinchero Napa Valley's tasting
Kauai Kauai is an island like no other. The farthest of the Hawaiian islands, it has managed to stay very 'Old Hawaii' with its slow-paced island lifestyle and one-of-a-kind beauty. Nicknamed "The Garden Isle", Kauai is home to canopies of lush tropical plants and trees that envelop
San Francisco, or as Bon Appetit likes to call it, the Best Food City in The Country, is home to some of the very best restaurants in the world. Why? For starters, California leads the nation in agriculture. The state alone produces more than half of
It's officially springtime in San Francisco and, this past weekend, that meant 75 degree sunshine, plenty of bloody marys on deck, and ferrying over to one of our all time favorite day trip spots- Sam's Anchor Cafe in Tiburon. We decided to take the ferry over
You've booked a trip to paradise, otherwise known as Hawaii. With images of white sand beaches, swaying palm trees, sunny rays and lazy beach days floating around in your mind, you think you've got all you need for the perfect trip. Think again. And say
What do you get when you combine picture-perfect coastal beauty, add in gorgeous high-end beachfront resorts, fuse them with all-night fiestas, and top it all off with definitive Mexican charm? Bienvenidos to your new favorite margarita-filled getaway, Cabo San Lucas. BTW- you can check out all of
If you're looking for the ultimate travel guide to Napa Valley - look no further. To me, there's no vacation quite like Napa. Picture-perfect vineyards rolling over the golden hills of California, Five-star farm-to-table restaurants with wine lists bigger than their entire menus, cozy, understated resorts with soothing
The city by the Bay. My home town & favorite city in the world. San Francisco. Business Week’s #1 Best City in America : Where Tony Bennett left his heart, and where the Journey sun shines on the bay. There is so much to love about
Next week, I’m headed down south to the land of the pines to my alma mater. So, I thought it only fitting that I dedicate this post to the best college town in the world. The town that holds a huge part of my heart
San Diego. Famous for Ron Burgundy, the Chargers, and the very best Mexican food you’ll ever taste. One of the most sought-after places to live in the US and a top vacation destination for all you sun-seeking travelers. My grandparents have lived oceanfront in La
I may be biased, but goodness I love California. I love our weather, I love our cities, and I love our beaches. But one of the things I love the most about this beautiful golden state is that we prove that it is, indeed, possible
What do you think of when you think of paradise? I’m willing to bet that it’s some combination of white sand beaches, swaying palm trees, sunny rays and lazy beach days. Well, throw in snorkeling, surfing, volcanoes & leis and say alooooha to the beautiful