For me, when it comes down to choosing where to stay in Florence, there’s one address that is always a 10: The St Regis Florence. If you have been following my blog for awhile, this should not come as a…
Best Places to Stay in Tuscany for Memorable Moments
Like so many people who have come before us, we fallen in love with the iconic hill towns of Tuscany. After spending a few nights in Siena and Montepulciano, we realized that Tuscany demanded more than a day trip from…
One Week Istanbul Itinerary
There are two trips that I have held so sacred that I didn’t know if I would ever be able to take them: Vienna and Istanbul. These are two trips that my stepdad and I agreed that we would take together….
Best of Istanbul Itinerary
I can’t remember the last time we spent a week in a single destination, let alone a new-to-us destination. That said, a week is more than enough time to experience the best of Istanbul. It’s hard to imagine spending less…
Rome at Christmas: Memorable Holidays in the Eternal City
I have to be honest. Rome at Christmas is not my favorite. It was lovely, but I felt that it was lacking the magic that Venice or Paris held during the holidays. It was also way more crowded than both…
Vienna in December: The Most Stunning Christmas City
The second stop on our Christmas market tour of Central Europe (#SandTGoChristmasMarketing: Round 2) is Vienna. Vienna in December is magical and COLD. I knew that from our first Christmas market adventure, but I couldn’t resist the allure of continuing…
Le Meridien Visconti Rome: Our Honest Review After 3 Stays
I’m back today with a review of the Le Meridien Visconti Rome! This isn’t the room with a view (or any view), but it’s a great option for your trip to Rome! Update: Added photos and information from our stay over…
Where to Stay in Tuscany: 9 Relaxing & Peaceful Hotels
We’ve fallen in love with the iconic small towns in Italy. Determining where to stay in Tuscany was easy after we planned our first trip to Tuscany. The more we explore the Italian countryside, the more places we find to…
Bratislava Christmas Markets
Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is coming, and Christmas markets are in full swing. Despite my lack of pictures from the Bratislava Christmas markets (stupid Seagate failure), I still want to share a few details for those of you who are…
Relaxing Weekend in Cancun – Marriott Cancun
You know what I love? Being wrong, particularly when it pertains to travel. I would not have expected to have the ultimate relaxing weekend in Cancun (I thought it would be all party, all the time), but I did! When…
Tips for a Romantic Weekend in Venice
When a $400 flight showed up last year, I couldn’t imagine a more romantic weekend in Venice than our anniversary. Despite its challenges for even the most seasoned traveler, my husband has fallen in love with Venice. It’s certainly…
Long Weekend in London: The Perfect 4 Day Trip
Last month, we spent a long weekend in London celebrating my husband’s birthday. It wasn’t something that we planned at all, in fact, if you follow me on instagram, you’ll know that we planned it in about 4 hours. We…
