St. John, the smallest of all of the US Virgin Islands, is in my opinion the most beautiful. Although it isn’t the easiest to get to (no airport on the island) it is only a 30 minute ferry ride from St. Thomas and worth every minute. It’s home to a lush national park covering almost 2/3…
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I causally sauntered along the medieval cobblestone streets marveling over the ornate architecture that surrounded me while the occasional picturesque cable car whizzed past me. Charming patina domed bell towers ringing a pleasant tune on a crisp Spring day poked their heads above the colorful buildings in the distance. Enchanting aromas from the café lined…
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Key West is rapidly becoming a hot destination for tourists all over the world and for good reason. It’s the southernmost point of the US, a beautiful island surrounded by pristine water, and filled with quaint charm. As Ernest Hemingway said “I want to get to Key West and away from it all” and that’s…
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What’s packed inside your carry on for a long flight is so important. For starters, you’re stuck with whatever you have on you for the next couple of hours and trust me you want to be as comfortable as possible if you’re on a flight for hours on end. I feel like Mary Poppins when…
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I climbed aboard an impeccably polished historical wooden boat that was located in what looked like a postcard of Amsterdam. It was a picture-perfect Spring day and the crisp blue sky was a stark contrast behind bridges filled with vibrant overflowing flower-filled railing planters, casual cool Dutch bikers, and iconic canal houses. I was…
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This golden-domed capital city of Ukraine is a beautiful and unique destination that I fell in love with. There’s a mixture of opulent architecture, preserved culture, delicious food, and a new wave of young hip Ukrainians ready to show the world their country that they are so proud of. Along with my good friends over at…
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When my friends at Bugaboo reached out asking if I’d like to try out their new luggage system, I was very quick to say yes. Although I personally do not have any children, I recognized the name through friends that do have children, as Bugaboo is the ‘it’ stroller on the market. Only the ‘cool’…
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Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is one of my favorite cities I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. It’s a destination where old meets new, age old traditions are still very much alive, and friendly locals are eager to please. Delicious food and wine is around every turn and so are ancient, intricate cathedrals. In parts…
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From the moment I pulled into the grandiose porte cochere I sensed I was somewhere some special. My door flung open and I was greeted with a warm, friendly smile helping me out of my car. “Welcome Ms. Blakely, please follow me.” He held open the large door for me as I entered. I was…
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