Chiang Mai, Thailand is a dream world of gorgeous mountains, a vibrant culture and lively night markets. This incredible hilltop Thai town is not to be missed on your Southeast Asia travels. Whether you want to wake up and get a Thai massage every morning, […]
Spending a weekend in Joshua Tree National Park is an ideal California getaway. Joshua Tree is a vast, idyllic desert area of Southern California known for its interesting rock formations and stark desert landscapes, as well as its trendy villas and cozy cabins that make […]
If you’re looking for the perfect getaway that’s drivable in California, and has a gorgeous beach, wineries, delicious restaurants, tons of hikes and quintessential Pacific Coast natural beauty, look no further than Santa Barbara. Located less than 100 miles from Los Angeles up the famed […]
Fourth of July is coming up FAST! I swear it just hit me that it’s next weekend!!! Wow – literally where did this year go? Anyway – if you need some quick tips on how to make the 4th of July celebration fun and special […]
If you’re traveling to Aspen and gearing up for a luxury ski weekend with friends and/or family and looking for the best, most blow-your-mind places to rent that will epitomize Aspen mountain luxe, and serve for a ideal home base for your ski trip, this […]
So you’re traveling to Lake Como, Italy and wondering where to stay for the ultimate luxury experience, some epic lakefront views, la dolce vita, and quintessential Lake Como charm. I’ve got you covered. These DREAMY airbnb’s on Lake Como are the best of the best, […]
The past year has brought with it a ton of life changes, one of the biggest being the shift to remote work! Offices everywhere from San Francisco to Chicago to LA to New York City saying you can work from home until further notice, I’ve […]
So you’re traveling to the Greek Isles and you know you want to see romantic, idyllic Santorini – but you’re short on time and you want to make sure you also have time to see Mykonos, Paros, Ios, and as many of the other dreamy […]
Going to Palm Springs with a big group is so much fun. It’s the perfect getaway with friends, bachelorette party destination, music festival weekend, or sunny desert escape. With warm (*HOT) desert weather all year round, a chill, relaxing vibe, and some of the best […]
I’ve been cooking a ton in quarantine, and have loved sharing all my favorite recipes with you guys on the blog. It’s no secret that I LOVE to cook, and it’s actually the #1 thing I miss when I’m traveling constantly around the world – […]
A San Diego bachelorette weekend can be anything you want it to be. If the bride’s vibe is a sunny relaxed weekend full of fun in the sun, and keeping active with her girls with fun activities like paddleboarding, surfing, and sailing, San Diego is […]
Austin is one of the best travel destinations in America right now and it’s easy to see why. Hot Texas weather, amazing food, and a trendy, vibrant, young, up-and-coming scene and energy everywhere you look. It’s one of the most popular group destinations for bachelor […]
I get asked about the best all-inclusives for honeymoons a ton. After all, honeymooners everywhere are desperately craving an all-inclusive vacation right now. I think we can all agree that the feeling of not having to worry about your wallet at all on vacation, and […]
In February 2020, my fiancé Kenny, founder of the resortwear brand Kenny Flowers, went on his bachelor party to the Virgin Islands, and I had my bachelorette party in Miami. We both were so lucky to have had the most incredible bachelor and bachelorette parties, […]
Planning a trip to Big Sur means planning a trip exploring the best of California’s natural beauty, and the highlight of driving the Pacific Coast highway one. Rugged, majestic seaside cliffs, towering redwoods, and views that rival any in the world. It’s no wonder Big […]
Ah, summer. I can just taste it now. The warm nights spent grilling and sipping on good wine. The fresh, ripe produce and summer fruits. We can feel like you’re on vacation without ever leaving your backyard in the summertime, can’t we? There’s nothing I […]
A couple of weeks ago, with my fiancé Kenny’s big 30th quarantine birthday coming up, I found myself scouring the internet looking for fun quarantine birthday celebration ideas that would make him feel super special in lockdown. But as I was searching for things to […]
Since we’ve found ourselves separated from our loved ones and friends over the past couple months, I don’t know about you guys but I have a new love for snail mail. There’s just something so beautiful, so classic, so timelessly elegant about receiving a well-written […]
As you guys have probably seen – I love to mix my everyday fine gold jewelry pieces that go with everything with fun, fashion jewelry. But I have a few 18k gold pieces that I literally never take off, even swimming in the ocean, showering, […]
Since I’m getting married later this year, I’ve thought long and hard about what to gift my bridesmaids on the wedding day. I want them to wake up on the big day as excited as I am – and knowing how special they are to […]
One of the most common questions I get asked is what camera equipment I use to get the beautiful photos you see on my instagram. As a luxury travel blogger and influencer, having a good camera for travel photography was the best investment I could […]
It’s my best friend’s birthday this upcoming weekend and I was totally stumped on what to send her in quarantine that would help brighten her day. In person, I would usually show up with homemade cookies or brownies and flowers, so having to celebrate from […]
One of the things my family started doing to stay connected during quarantine and spend some QT (quality time/quarantine time) together has been organizing virtual wine tastings together over Zoom. My mom started it at first as a way to celebrate our would-be wedding date […]
Okay, I know what you guys are thinking – what do you mean AVOCADO brownies? Surely Christina mis-typed something here. But this genius fudgey brownie recipe uses healthy avocados instead of oil or butter and oh. my. god. These are decadent. This delish flourless avocado […]
I don’t remember the last time my fiancé Kenny and I were in the same place for over two weeks, let alone two months. We’ve lived out of a suitcase for three years now – running both of our businesses (Kenny Flowers and Jetset Christina) […]
It’s no secret that chic, pastel tie-dye bikinis are the hottest swimwear trend this year. While we know you already have a chic leopard print bikini in your swimsuit drawer, you may not have met the perfect tie dye swimsuit for your next girls trip […]
If your groom is lost on what to gift the groomsmen at the wedding, and even asked you, “wait I’m supposed to get them a gift?” you’re not alone! Let’s be honest, guys are pretty hopeless when it comes to these wedding planning intricacies, LOL. […]
When I first told my parents I wanted to visit Southeast Asia, they were extremely nervous. Not because of how far away it was, how long of a flight it was, or how I’d be traveling abroad with my friends, but because I’m not like […]
OK by now you guys know I’m addicted to Mexican food and making delicious Mexican recipes at home. In our Cooking Around the World blog series, it’s pretty much been a big Mexican food recipe showdown and I’m not sad about it. Growing up in […]
A trip to the Gili Islands is full of palm trees, coconuts, tanned skin, turtles, bicycle rides, fruity cocktails & magical sunsets. It’s a remote escape unlike any other in Bali. And, just a 10-minute boat ride away from festive party island Gili Trawangan lies […]
The best, most fashionable face masks for wearing around your neighborhood this summer and beyond for traveling on airplanes and in airports post-COVID Did you guys hear that Jet Blue Airlines and American Airlines both announced they will be requiring every single passenger boarding their […]
When you check into a hotel this Summer, Fall, or whenever we are able to travel again after coronavirus, you want to be prepared. Many hotel chains are already thinking into what the future of travel looks like and are developing new cleanliness measures to […]
OK I know, I know, ANOTHER Mexico recipe for the Cooking Around the World series?! But I can’t help it!!! Mexican is by far my favorite cuisine, so some of my very best homemade recipes are Mexican – including these to-die-for Huevos Rancheros. When Huevos […]
A little sweet and a lot of spicy, these margaritas are my spirit drink. Fresh-squeezed tangy lime and hot-but-sweet habanero syrup meet refreshing ice cold tequila to make this delish cocktail recipe my happy hour, pool day or Taco Tuesday go-to. Spice up your day […]
So many of you asked for me to post my blended coffee recipe you see on instagram all the time, so here it is! Last weekend when Kenny and I were celebrating our would-be wedding day, we turned our house into a total island getaway […]
Alright guys, as you know I’ve been eating and drinking around the world in quarantine with my Cooking Around the World blog series I started last week. I asked y’all where we should ‘travel’ to next and there was a resounding response and love for […]
I’m always trying to find healthy hacks to make some of my favorite desserts and sweets that I love not-quite-so-guilty. You guys read about my favorite healthy almond butter cookie recipe (and how obsessed I’ve become with oat flour!), and I wanted to share another […]
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, Los Cabos. Los Cabos is the southernmost tip […]
Dealing with having to postpone a wedding because of coronavirus, and then on top of it postpone a bachelorette party that you were looking forward to with all your girls, is the absolute worst. But there are some very fun ways to make a postponed […]
When it came to deciding how to celebrate Kenny and my would-be wedding weekend in Maui, I got all kinds of sad. We should be celebrating with friends poolside, mai tais in our hand, but instead we’re quarantined, working 12-hour days from home and and […]
Earlier this week on Instagram I brought up dry brushing – and I was shocked by how many of you guys hadn’t even heard of dry brushing before! I got so many questions about what is dry brushing, why is it something you should be […]
So I don’t know about you guys but with all this extra time at home in quarantine, I’ve been cooking a ton. Cooking (and baking) has always been a huge de-stressor for me, and one of my favorite things to do for self-care. At the end […]
With so much anxiety and stress surrounding us right now, it can be easy to let our self-care routines get put on the back-burner. This pandemic, and forced time at home, has shaken up our lives and made everyone feel out of control, and out […]
In the last couple of weeks, fashion brand Kenny Flowers has swiftly transitioned their Bali factory to use their resources to battle the coronavirus by making masks. Yesterday, they launched non-medical lifestyle masks sustainably made with un-used fabric scraps of their spring and summer collections, […]
When it comes to bachelorette party planning and girls trips, convenience is key. If you’re a MOH or a bride right now planning a future bachelorette party, and are looking for some bachelorette destinations that won’t break the bank, I wanted to list some of the […]
We all know that this past year has been the year of the loungewear sets. It’s all about staying comfy (and ultra-productive) while working from home, and looking cute enough to go meet your friends for coffee or lunch. These chic and comfy loungewear sets […]
Welcome to the new normal of spending 24/7 at home and needing ENDLESS snacks from the kitchen. Since we’re all working from home now (or, you know, shopping the best retail quarantine sales online), and it’s all too tempting to get up and explore the […]
Wondering what to watch on Netflix right now as you Quarantine & Chill? Well we’re all stuck at home for who knows how much longer, we might as well stay entertained, right?? Not to mention up to date on pop culture and the memes we’re […]
When it comes to surviving quarantine, I don’t know about you guys but baking for me is a NECESSITY. I have always loved to bake. Which is great and all, except when you run a bikini brand and (UNFORTUNATELY) can’t be eating chocolate chip cookies […]
When it comes to what jewelry to wear on your wedding day, it all depends on the dress you’re wearing, your neckline, your style, and what style earrings suit you best. And while I’m not going to give anything away about my wedding dress quite […]
