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This post brought to you by FIJI Water. All opinions are 100% mine. Growing up I knew that I wanted to get outside of the state, the country even and see more of the world. There were so many things … Read more
Some of the best restaurants in California can be found in Newport Beach. The affluent city known for its boats, beaches and beautiful Balboa Island has a variety of exceptional eateries that captures both the elegance and laid-back style of … Read more
Harry Potter fans better hold onto their broomsticks, as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion has officially been confirmed to open in Summer 2014! Universal Orlando resort announced back in the fall of 2013, that the expansion will be … Read more
In November my husband and I boarded a plane bound for the Hard Rock Hotel and Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. While I have traveled extensively across the US, I admit that I was incredibly nervous and perhaps more … Read more
Thanks to my invitation from Kia to cover the LPGA Performance Awards, I was able to escape the onset of a brutal Michigan winter and run away to none other than the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida. The 80 degree weather … Read more
When my husband and I were planning our trip to the Dominican Republic, we both KNEW we had to go snorkeling. If were were caught in a monsoon, if the food was horrible, if we did nothing else but get the … Read more
With a big thanks to Knott’s Berry Farm, I was able to cover the 2014 New Year’s Eve festivities from “Knott’s Merry Farm” in Buena Park, CA. This was my first time experiencing New Year’s Eve at the World’s First Theme Park and it … Read more
Posters for “Young at Heart,” “Love Me or Leave Me,” and “Calamity Jane” fill the halls as fellow guests remark about possibly hearing instrumental Frank Sinatra tunes playing throughout the common area. It’s not a time warp back to the … Read more
I never was quite a wine fan, but I never knew much about wine either. When at the grocery store, if I did buy wine once in a blue moon, I did so based on price and if the label … Read more
I’ve been in the market for a good cross body purse for quite some time. I typically carry around a satchel sized purse and wanted a smaller, more convenient option. Days at the amusement park, shopping and especially travel. … Read more
This post brought to you by Puerto Rico, The All-Star Island. All opinions are 100% mine. As a US Commonwealth (read: no need for Passports or foreign money) many people flock to Puerto Rico and its 270 miles of coastline as a … Read more
I took my first trip to NYC last summer but unfortunately my ill planning combined with a working trip meant I didn’t get to experience as much as I would have liked. It’s an amazing city and what I did … Read more
Hotel Abrego Monterey CA provides American Craftsman style and elegance in the heart of Northern California. With its custom designed guest rooms, an impressive array of amenities and impeccable service, Hotel Abrego defines grandeur in every way. While attending the … Read more
The holidays are a time for friends and family. Unfortunately getting to them isn’t always easy, especially if you’re flying. Most of us associate travel during the holidays with a nightmare but a little preparation and the right attitude makes … Read more
Recently I was incredibly fortunate to be invited to Naples, Florida for the 2013 LPGA CME Group Titleholders event. It was held at the gorgeous Ritz Carlton of Naples, with the tournament taking place on the esteemed Tiburon Golf Course. … Read more
Everyone needs a vacation every now and then. Whether desiring to enjoy a new city, or revisit a memorable town from trips in the past, vacations can allow the body to replenish and repair itself while relaxing and having fun. … Read more