I recently visited New Mexico and had a great time! This state is often overlooked by many, but it should be on everyone’s list. There is plenty to do and if you enjoy outdoor activities, you will be in heaven. It is even the headquarters of Outside Magazine. We only had 6 days here and…
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What to Do in Colorado Springs
I just spent a long weekend in Colorado Springs. The city is in a perfect location for exploring local natural landmarks. Here is what we did: What to Do in Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods Take the shuttle from the main visitor’s center to the entrance. From here you can walk along the paths…
What to do in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
I recently went to Jackson Hole and immediately fell in love with this city. We flew into Jackson Hole airport, which is situated in Grand Teton National Park, and was immediately in awe. The snow-topped mountains greet you right as you get off the plane, along with crisp air and complete serenity. Since I live…
What to do in Monterey, Carmel, & Big Sur
Over Labor Day weekend, I went to Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur. Here are my recommendations for where to stay, where to eat, and what to do while in these beautiful towns. What to Do We were only there for 3 days and were able to fit all of this in! Visit Cannery Row in…
Day Trip from Boston: Longfellow’s Wayside Inn
Boston is an amazing city full of history, but the history isn’t just contained to the city limits. Take a short drive (about 45 minutes) west of the city and visit Longfellow’s Wayside Inn! It’s the oldest operating Inn in the U.S. and is chock-full of history. The Inn itself is stunning. When you walk…
230 Fifth Street Roofdeck
In November of 2017, Instagram released the top most instagrammed restaurants in the U.S. As seen in this Architectural Digest article, 230 Fifth Street in New York City tops the list! I luckily got to visit this beautiful roofdeck during my last trip to NYC in December 2017. Yes, you read that right. It is…
Portland, Maine: What to Do
Portland Maine is a beautiful waterfront city that sits on a peninsula extending into Casco Bay. Filled with red brick buildings, delicious restaurants, and beautiful shops – many of which are filled with local artists’ creations – this is a great getaway whether you live in New England or are flying across the country. Read…
Perfect Weekend Getaways
Take advantage of your weekend by traveling to these cities and towns. You could keep coming back to these destinations over and over and still find new things to do, but they are great for exploring a few days at a time. While there are many other destinations that fit the bill for this list,…
Haleakalā Crater, Maui
If you are visiting Maui, you must take a trip to Haleakalā Crater! When I went to Maui, I stayed at the Sheraton in Kaanapali and it was about a two hour drive to the crater. Haleakalā Crater is Maui’s highest peak, sitting at 10,023 feet above sea level. This “crater” was formed after years…
What to Do in Boston
Boston is an amazing city. It’s full of great restaurants, beautiful parks, and historic buildings and sites. While there’s plenty to do while you are there, the list below contains my favorite options. What to do in Boston: Walk through Boston Public Garden and make sure to stop by the Make Way for Ducklings statues!…
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