I recently went to Napa Valley for the first time ever and loved it. Anyone who drinks and enjoys wine needs to go there. I went over Labor Day – and I live on the East Coast – so yes, a long weekend is totally doable. We spent two days in the Valley and on … Continue reading The Perfect Long Weekend Itinerary in Napa
I went to Stockbridge recently and it was adorable! I highly recommend going there if you like being outdoors, quaint general stores, restaurants and coffee shops. The downtown area is small, but packed with character. Every store is home to local artisans’ crafts. We stayed at the Cranwell Resort and went to Furnace Brook Winery … Continue reading Stockbridge MA: Pictures
If you are visiting Massachusetts for a vacation, I bet your first two thoughts are the city of Boston and Cape Cod. However, there are many other beautiful towns that you should visit while in this fabulous state. Best Towns to Visit in Massachusetts: 1. Rockport. This town is quintessential New England with beautiful harbors … Continue reading Best Towns to Visit in Massachusetts
Budget travel is something everyone wants, but not everyone masters it. I take 4-5 trips a year – two of which are usually a week long and two trips are 3-4 days long. In between those, I take weekends away too. How do I do it? Keep reading… The entire internet is filled with these … Continue reading Budget Travel: How to Do It
I just got back from a week in Curacao and it was fantastic! Imagine turquoise blue waters, coral reefs, colorful houses, scuba diving and a beautiful desert landscape with cactus everywhere. I highly recommend going to this Dutch island in the Caribbean. It is about 40 miles off the shore of Venezuela. The locals are … Continue reading Curacao Vacation
As 2016 begins, people of all walks of life make their yearly resolutions. Some choose to lose weight, some want to save money, while others (and myself) want to travel even more than they already do. If you are in this last group of people, here are a few places I recommend visiting in 2016. … Continue reading Where to Travel to in 2016
Newport is one of my favorite towns in New England. It’s a town right on the ocean and famous for it’s historic mansions. I often take a weekend getaways there twice a year and try to do as many day trips as possible throughout the year. Although summer is their “tourist” season, spring and fall … Continue reading Things to do in Newport, RI
Recently, I went to Madrid and loved it. I know there is a huge rivalry between Barcelona and Madrid, but honestly I think they were both equally amazing. They were too different to compare. While we were there we took day trips to Avila, Segovia and Toledo which I highly recommend. We stayed at the … Continue reading Madrid, Spain: What You MUST Do
Imagine sitting at a picnic table in the Madrid countryside that is covered with homemade olive oil, bread and delicious wine. That is exactly what I got to experience a few weeks ago. To convince you to also go on this tour I will share this short anecdote: I asked our guide, “how does this … Continue reading Madrid Wine Tour
I recently went to the Azores and loved it. It was possibly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been…and I’ve been to a lot of places. If you are a nature lover these islands owned by Portugal are perfect for you. With the untouched nature of Hawaii, the rolling hills of Ireland and … Continue reading The Azores: The Hidden Gem of the Atlantic
Kristina Gemella's Travels 