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Sailing the US Virgin Islands

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Adrienne

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My mom recently had a milestone birthday, and since she loves snorkeling and sailing, my parents and I celebrated by chartering a sailboat in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is something that’s been on my bucket list for years and … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, luxury, usa, USVIs, wildlife

A Foodie Excursion to Deer Isle, Maine

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Adrienne

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I was on a flight recently, flipping through the American Way magazine when the word “Acadia” caught my eye. Turns out that Ryan McCaskey, the chef of Chicago’s amazing two-Michelin starred restaurant Acadia (which we visited and loved a few … Continue reading →

Posted in foodie, luxury, maine, restaurants, roadtrip, seafood, usa

A Turks and Caicos Family Vacation

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Adrienne

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*Tap tap* Hello, is this thing on? I didn’t intend to neglect my poor blog for an entire year, but that whole “having a tiny human” thing kind of took over my life (no complaints though, she’s the absolute best!). … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, family, hotels, luxury, turks and caicos, wildlife

Live Aqua Cancún: My Kind of All-Inclusive

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Adrienne

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View of the beach and pool from the room

I have to confess that I used to be a bit of a snob about all-inclusive resorts. I had an image in my head of what an AI was, and it wasn’t a particularly flattering one. Think long lines at buffets for mediocre, … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, hotels, luxury, mexico, Uncategorized

The Four Seasons Silicon Valley: Revisiting an Old Favorite

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Adrienne

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Bedroom

I first stayed at the Four Seasons Silicon Valley back in 2008, when I was lucky enough to be put up there for an interview. I loved it then, so I was very excited when I heard that a good … Continue reading →

Posted in california, hotels, luxury, pet-friendly, usa

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort: Paradise in the Andaman Sea

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Adrienne

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Beach at Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort

Our trip to Thailand was a whole lot of fun, but it wasn’t especially relaxing – until we got to our final stop in the Phi Phi Islands, that is. As soon as our longtail boat pulled up to the … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, hotels, luxury, thailand

Le Méridien Chiang Mai: An Outstanding Hotel in the Heart of It All

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Adrienne

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Infinity pool

In Chiang Mai, we continued the trend of taking advantage of Thailand’s affordability to stay in the kinds of hotels that are typically out of our budget, and chose Le Méridien as our base for exploring Chiang Mai. We stayed … Continue reading →

Posted in hotels, luxury, thailand

Affordable Luxury at The Peninsula Bangkok

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Adrienne

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Swimming pool

I’m not someone who generally prioritizes staying in luxury hotels when I travel. Unless I’m going somewhere where the hotel is basically the destination (like Bora Bora), I’d rather stay somewhere more modest and put the savings toward another trip. … Continue reading →

Posted in hotels, luxury, thailand

48 Hours in Mo’orea

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Adrienne

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Mo'orea from the air

After our time in Bora Bora we headed over to another island, Mo’orea, for a quick two night stay. Mo’orea is just a hop, skip and a jump from the main island of Tahiti and can be reached by a … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, french polynesia, luxury, wildlife Tagged french polynesia, mo'orea, south pacific, travel

Jeep Tours in French Polynesia: Bora Bora vs. Mo’orea

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Adrienne

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Belvedere Lookout, Mo'orea

One very popular activity in French Polynesia is taking a 4×4 jeep tour around the island, and we did this on both Bora Bora and Mo’orea. To understand what to expect on the jeep tour, you have to know a … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, beaches, french polynesia, luxury Tagged bora bora, mo'orea, south pacific, travel

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