This year, our annual family Christmas vacation took place at Villa Tortaturga in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. It was absolutely stunning! The location was close to the airport, was in a gated community and included access to a golf course, restaurants and a private beach. The house included 24 hour staff, a pool, an outdoor…
Three Days in San Francisco
This summer, David and I were lucky enough to plan a few trips around his convention schedule. When San Francisco was one of the options, we thought it would be a great reason to visit a new city. Now, I would never consider myself a fashion blogger, but if there is one piece of advice…
La Famiglia Italiana
Celebrating Nonna This October, my sister and I were lucky to visit our family and family friends in Italy. The trip was originally to celebrate the 100th birthday of Nonna Bice. Unfortunately, 2 weeks prior to our arrival, she passed away. We decided that we would take this time to celebrate her life and…
Our Family Christmas Vacation on the Island of Anguilla
It’s my favorite time of year again, Christmas with the family. This year, our three families visited the beautiful island of Anguilla. We were lucky to stay at the beautiful Ani Villas on the Northwestern part of the island. The flight from Detroit was very quick, when we landed we were taken through customs and…
Exploring Phoenix Arizona
There is nothing like a spring-break getaway after experiencing a polar vortex in the city. With an upcoming business trip in Arizona, David and I decided to take a couple extra days to explore, relax and warm up! Our original plans included sightseeing and hiking the Grand Canyon and Sedona, but due to colder weather,…
Christmas Vacation: Grenada
Forget National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Where did we stay? Mt. Hartman Bay Estate How did we travel? When you travel with 20 people, it is easier to fly private. How long did it take? From Detroit to Grenada, it is a 6 hour flight. How long did we stay? 17 days How many people came on…
Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park
The Mountains are Calling For David’s birthday weekend, we decided to visit the Rocky Mountains for a 5-day adventure. The mountains were definitely calling our names, we did a total of 26 miles and reached an elevation gain of 4,000 ft. You can say my thighs and bum were burning! If you are ready for…
How to Plan a Trip on a Budget
Ballin’ on a Budget I am going to be completely honest, ballin’ on a budget isn’t easy in your 20’s. Especially, when it comes to traveling. I would love to go on luxurious trips all the time, but if I am being completely honest, it isn’t realistic. That’s why traveling on a budget is a great…
Las Vegas: The Neon Museum and Red Rocks
Las Vegas is a fun city to visit. Catch the Celine Dion concert at the Colosseum, grab breakfast at Mon Ami Gabi or dance all night to The Chainsmokers at Hakkasan. Old town Vegas is worth checking out as well. The iconic street is filled with history and lights up at night. But, if you…
The Ultimate Guide to Iceland
Are you planning a trip to Iceland? If you are unsure what to do or the order in which to do them, we have created the perfect list for you. Iceland is an outdoor lover’s dreamland. There are a plethora of mountain trails to hike, waterfalls to marvel at, geothermal pools to swim in, and lava…