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How to Pack from Bed

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I travel a lot.  In the last five months alone I’ve been to four different countries and 15 different cities around the world.  One thing I’ve learned, is that planning ahead can make a huge difference between a good trip and a great trip, and this includes packing correctly.  But who has time to itemize their suitcase?  Not only do I travel, but I still have a full-time job and my blog is an official LLC so I’m a business…

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The Secrets of Santorini – Itinerary Ideas and Instagram Photo Spots

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Santorini was my Mom and my favorite island we visited during our Greece trip.  It’s known for having one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world and is a 2 and 1/2 hour hydrofoil ride from Mykonos port.  To help you discover the secrets of Santorini for yourself, I put together my top picks for an itinerary! Let me start by saying, there are no bad views in Santorini.  The breathtaking cliffs will be sure to have you drinking…

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The Magic of Mykonos – What to See, Where to Eat, and Instagram Photo Spots

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Mykonos was the first of the Cyclades islands we visited when we went to Greece and it was definitely unique by comparison.  Think, quiet but glamorous fishing village by day and Pleasure Island from Pinocchio by night.  During the on-season, this town is known for it’s partying 25 hours a day, 8 days a week.  Since we went during off-season, we didn’t have to step over any drunk party-goers in the street or fight for a table to admire the…

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10 Things To Know Before You Go to Greece

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My Mom and I just got back from our Mother-Daughter Greece trip and it was definitely one we’ll both remember forever.  Not only because Greece is actual paradise, but also because we went just the two of us.  We went during non-tourist season when the weather is still beautiful but we aren’t so overwhelmed with crowds and crazy hot temperatures to be able to enjoy it. There were a few things I wanted to share with you guys to know…

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The Getaway Guide to Micro Hotels

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Micro hotels are the latest offering in the “small house, big living” world and they are a minimalist’s dream.  I recently stayed in Hotel Hive, DC’s first micro hotel, with my sister, Chelsea, and best friend, Dorothy, and we loved the charm of this spot. There’s been a lot of change in the hotel world over the past few years with Airbnb and Glamping Hub popping up and major resorts and hotel chains competing to keep millennials booking with them. …

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Romance in the City – A Single Girl’s Guide to VDay

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The new Bumble ad “Be the CEO your parents always wanted you to marry” has been widely published and it’s a mantra for so many women today that are more focused on building a career now and a family later (or never).  But when Valentine’s Day comes around, it seems that powerful motto is forgotten and women are focused on the $50 bouquet of roses they’re not getting.  I’m here to tell you, become the CEO and buy yourself the…

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AC Hotel National Harbor – Living the #HarborLife

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Sometimes you just need a little staycation to rediscover some of the great things your city has to offer.  Chelsea and I did just that and packed our bags for an overnight at the AC Hotel by Marriott in the National Harbor.  We hung out with some really fun local influencers and found out just what it means to live the #HarborLife.       Let me start by saying I’m no stranger to Marriott.  Platinum Elite Rewards Member, stayed…

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L’Auberge Provençale – A Tres Bon Getaway

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“No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.” – Elbert Hubbard   That quote held especially true for us this summer.  The travel bug bit us hard but with Chelsea taking summer courses and me having a full-time job, we had to become weekend warriors if we wanted to fit it all in.  I can’t lie and say it wasn’t worth it but let me tell you we were tired after our last…

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New York, New York – Family Style

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We love New York.  Both of our parents are born and raised New Yorkers and we still have most of our family up there.  One of my favorite times of year to go up there is during the holidays.  The light displays and store windows are nothing short of amazing.  This year we went up there the week after Christmas with our family and had SO much fun.   My Dad grew up in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.…

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My Dubai Diaries- Photo tour of my travel

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This would be our first time being reunited in several months, and with long distance, you look forward to this moment more than anything. My other half, Karim, is now living in Dubai (UAE), and I’m still a D.C. gal. We share a birthday a day apart and we knew we didn’t want to miss spending it together, so it was set… I was going to DUBAI! Even though this was a very personal trip for the both of us,…

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