If you follow me on Instagram, you know I recently spent some quality time in my home state of Montana. It had been four years since I had been home during the winter months, so I gladly welcomed the…
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How has 2017 come and gone already?! The older I get, the faster the years seem to fly by, but 2017 felt especially fast. This year had its fair share of challenges for me and for Greg, and we're both welcoming the fresh start a new year brings…
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Bavaria had been on my must-visit list for years thanks to its romantic countryside, charming villages, famous pretzels and of course, its castles. Located in southern Germany, just north of the Austrian border, lies Neuschwanstein Castle…
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These are a few of my favorite things that I don’t travel without (and a couple items on my wish list this year!) - all great gift ideas for the traveler on your Christmas list…
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The second half of our week spent in Italy in late September was enjoyed in the country's northern lakes region on the banks of Lake Como. The lake is home to plenty of storied hotels, but one that continues to be a favorite among jet setters is the luxurious Grand Hotel Tremezzo, which we chose…
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Rome. Florence. Venice. These cities are on every tourist's must-see list while in Italy. But wander past these famed locales and you'll find pleasure in the country's less-frequented spots, some of the best being in the unsung north where rugged peaks, grand villas and glittering lakes take center stage. In the foothills of the Alps on the border of Switzerland lies Lake Como, a picture-perfect paradise known as a home-away-from-home for the rich and famous. But don't let that steer you away…
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Every time we travel, we have certain expectations for how the trip will play out, things we want to see. Luckily, there are usually also a few wonderful surprises that we could have never expected to stumble on. One of the best surprises during our stay in the Amalfi Coast was when we decided to venture past Positano and visit its neighboring towns to the south. What started as a taxi ride to..
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I've been looking forward to writing this post since the moment I said goodbye to the Amalfi Coast a few weeks ago. Its allure is irresistible— spectacular beaches, gorgeous weather, towering cliffs, charming villages, lush gardens - the list can go on and on. While this entire region of Southern Italy is amazing, the picture-perfect town of Positano may be the crown jewel. A staircase of colorful homes tumbling down to the sea, this once sleepy village has become a haven of chic hotels, fine dining and…
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There are few things more timeless than vacationing on the shores of the Mediterranean. The thought of it immediately conjures up images of Jackie Kennedy and Grace Kelly looking fabulous while boating along the region's iconic coastline. This is the experience I've dreamed of for years, so when our travels took us to Italy's Amalfi Coast last month, I knew we had to make the most of our time! For me, the foundation of any great trip means choosing the perfect hotel, and we couldn't have been more pleased with..
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If you're like me, West Virginia doesn't initially come to mind when thinking of must-visit travel destinations. However, thanks to one gorgeous resort nestled in the mountains of this southern state, it should be! Here's why... At the end of August, my mom and I took a quick girls' trip to The Greenbrier…
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I'm a Montana girl and there's nothing better to me than summertime in my home state. For me, no visit is complete without spending time in the "Crown of the Continent", Glacier National Park, and since I've been more times than I can count, this year I decided to see the park from a new vantage point... on horseback! Prior to my trip in July, I had been…
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A handful of years ago when I was living in New York City, my mom came to visit and we went on a road trip up through New England. I have such fond memories of that week exploring quaint seaside towns, taking in the beautiful coastline and stopping at what felt like every Dunkin Donuts along I-95 for iced coffee and a box of Munchkins. Aside from quality time with her, the highlight of that trip was experiencing Newport for the first time, and I knew I'd make it a priority to one day return. During our trip to Rhode Island over Memorial Day Weekend, Greg and I…
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If you don’t know this about me, I love a great hotel and am constantly searching for new ones across the globe to add to my must-visit list! Earlier this year I discovered Ocean House, a Relais and Chateaux property in Rhode Island, online and instantly fell in love. So, when May rolled around and Greg and I were contemplating where to spend Memorial Day weekend, I immediately suggested Ocean House and…
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I thrive on a frequent change of scenery and while it's been nice to be home the past month, I was getting antsy for an adventure! With the goal of staying close to home yet visiting someplace new, Greg and I hit the road and drove two hours southeast to Chattanooga. This vibrant town on the Tennessee River, with a beautiful backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains, was the perfect solution for a 24-hour trip. Like most of my travels, the thing that sold me on…
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Over Thanksgiving we packed our swimsuits and sandals and headed south to the Caribbean. Greg and I started the trip by taking a few days just the two of us to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary on the beautiful island of St. Lucia (more here and here) and then island hopped over to Barbados to spend the holiday with family. It was our second Thanksgiving in a row in the Caribbean, as the year before we were…
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If there's one thing I know I'll never forget about St. Lucia, it's the sunsets. Nestled between the dramatic twin Pitons with incredible views of the Caribbean Sea, Sugar Beach makes for the perfect spot to watch the sun dip below the horizon. We celebrated our one year wedding anniversary with a stay at the Viceroy Resort (more about our visit here) and our days of fun in the sun ended in quiet moments of gratitude and reflection on the past year. Each night was equally…
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Every once in a while you visit a resort or location that's so magical and unforgettable you know it's a destination you'll make a point to return to one day. For me, Sugar Beach Resort on the beautiful island of St. Lucia is one of those places. This past November Greg and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary, and leading up to the milestone we knew we wanted to do something special. With Thanksgiving just a few days later and plans to spend the holiday in Barbados, we decided to head to…
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Early November, Greg and I made a quick weekend trip to Colorado. It was a wonderful few days full of laughs, good conversation and quality time with family and friends. On a Friday morning we flew into Denver and made the short drive south to Colorado Springs, a town very dear to my heart. For me, the Springs is a place of…
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Over Labor Day weekend, Greg and I made the journey to Barbados to visit his parents who became Caribbean residents earlier this year. Neither of us had been before, but with Caribbean memories in mind, coupled with the fantastic things we’d been hearing the last 8 months, we were eager to experience the island for ourselves. Whenever I visit a new place, one of the first things I like to do is get my bearings and a sense of the land and culture. We hit the ground running and spent our first full day exploring. Our first stop was St. Nicholas Abbey, a surviving plantation built…
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