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An EPIC Weekend in the Reno-Tahoe Territory

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Your Summer Guide to Santa Monica with Little Kids

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Santa Monica is one of America’s most famous beach towns and as you can imagine, summer brings an influx of traveling families from far and wide. As a local and a mom, I spend (almost) every single day here in the summer, figuring out a fun, nearby activity for my daughter. Bonus points if we […]

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Weekend Guide to Geneva, Switzerland

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Geneva, Switzerland is often associated with international affairs or luxury goods– which is not a bad reputation at all. But there’s a lot more to this city. Despite its long history which goes back several thousands of years, Geneva is surprisingly young and modern. It wasn’t until my second visit to this second most populous […]

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The Catalina Island Guide For Everyone

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  My second time visiting Catalina made me fall even more in love with this island just off the Southern California coast. This time around, I was not pregnant and it was one of my first trips away from my infant daughter–meaning MOM WAS OFF DUTY! I was ready to dive into all the experiences […]

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The Best things To Do in Santa Barbara

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My Tips on How to Explore this California Beach Town Santa Barbara is a captivating beach town that, to me, feels unlike anywhere else along the Pacific Coast. It has a relaxed, down-to-earth vibe with just the right touch of quirky charm, all set against a backdrop of mountains, ocean, and near-constant sunshine. As a […]

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How To do a Day Trip to the Channel Islands

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  If you’ve been to the Southern California Coast, chances are you’ve seen the Channel Islands. On clear days, they rise up out of the Pacific, faint outlines in the distance. They’ve always beckoned me. I would gaze at them and wonder how could islands exist in plain sight that I haven’t explored? They appeared […]