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Beautiful Places in Santa Barbara, CA: 12 Scenic Spots to Enjoy

Recently I was featured in a Redfin article about what to do in Santa Barbara, California. “Santa Barbara has long held the reputation for beauty that borders on the unreal. Tucked between the glimmering Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains, it’s a place where Spanish Revival architecture meets coastal vibes. This city doesn’t just offer […]

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BEST Weekend Trip in the Spring: Carlsbad

Have you ever wanted to have a family getaway that was actually just easy? Our roadtrip to Carlsbad felt that way. Maybe it was the sunny, spring weather, the proximity to the ocean at all times or our kids being in good moods, but our weekend was absolutely a breeze from start to finish.    […]

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An EPIC Weekend in the Reno-Tahoe Territory

An ideal family getaway needs a few things: easy travel, great hotels, and fun activities for the kids. Our long weekend exploring the Reno-Tahoe territory had all of this– and more! The Reno-Tahoe Territory  is a stunning area of the US, comprising 6 different regions. On my 3 night trip, we were able to explore 3 […]

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Our Santa Barbara Weekend: Perfect Getaway for Families

Though there are many California beach towns, each one has its own attitude and vibe. At this point, our family has explored many of them from cliffs of NorCal to the laidback shores near the Mexican border. But there’s something about Santa Barbara, located in right in the Central Coast, that is on a level […]

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Top 5 Reasons to stay at Basin Harbor Resort

As a native Vermonter, it always gives me the greatest of pleasure getting to experience hotels in a place that I know so well. Of all the resorts in the state, I think Basin Harbor offers something unique and transporting, that you do not find anywhere else. It is not for everyone–if you don’t like […]

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Fall in Vermont: A Trip Guide

Though Vermont glitters under a white blanket in the winter and blooms shocking green in the spring and summer, the most famous season of all is definitely FALL. September and October bring in a fiery transformation that streaks across this state’s many trees. Homeowners looking to maintain healthy and vibrant landscapes often turn to professional […]

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Review of the Shade Hotel Redondo Beach

As you might have guessed, I LOVE far flung destinations. Some of my most cherished trips were taken halfway around the globe (looking at you South Africa, Japan, Australia and Greece!) But there’s something pretty amazing about the easy breezy local staycations that give “relaxing trip” a whole new spin.  When a pandemic forces you […]

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5 California Escapes to Take Post-Quarantine

I’ve been dreaming about the days of traveling and not living in fear of germs, and though I know our world will never go back to those carefree (and naive) days, travel will resume once again. To start, I think we will focus on shorter, nearby trips to our home in Los Angeles. I’ve put […]