Day 1 📍Downtown Portland I love Portland! My top three favorite things about Portland – 1) culture & food, 2) no tax, 3) full service gas stations. It’s been about 7 years since I graduated pharmacy school from Hillsborough, a small town about 30 minutes away from Portland, and it was so good to be back! I missed the fresh air, the beautiful scenery, and … Continue reading Portland, OR and more in 3 days
March 2019 Visiting Death Valley National Park retriggered my love for the desert. The moment you enter, your surroundings become surreal as you drive past endless boulders, colorful mountains, and isolate terrains. This has got to be one of the biggest national parks out there, you can drive forever and still discover new views! This was a last minute trip, as we cancelled our plans … Continue reading Death Valley National Park, CA
We had an amazing stay at Andaz Mayakoba during this Christmas season! Mayakoba means “village of water” and you will be surrounded with peaceful lagoons and lush greenery as soon as you enter the property. From check in to check out, the service was great and very welcoming. Now for the deets.. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/mexico/andaz-mayakoba-resort-riviera-maya/cunam ROOM I loved our room! We were situated on the lagoon side … Continue reading Andaz Mayakoba
We spent five magnificent days in Mayakoba in late December and we are already planning our vacation back. This trip was for the three of us, including my five year old daughter. Think it’s safe to say she had the most fun! We stayed at Andaz Mayakoba and had the most perfect time. Check out my post on Andaz Mayakoba for more detailed information about … Continue reading Mayakoba, Mexico for 5 Days
Tulum has been on my bucket list forever and I am finally able to check it off! Yay! I will forever be in love with this place, the hippy boho chic vibe Tulum gives off is my kind of paradise. We hired a private driver for this long day trip and I am so happy I did because I had a lot of places on … Continue reading Tulum 💕
Orlando, FL I just came back from a 7 night stay in Orlando and I can honestly say that planning for this trip would’ve probably been the craziest for me had it not been for Gina, our travel agent from Perfect Story Travel! There are so many things to plan out way ahead of time, such as dining reservations, fast pass reservations, etc. which require … Continue reading Disney World Tips
Disney dining can get pretty overwhelming. So many restaurants to choose from, different dining options available, how the heck are you suppose to approach this?! We spent 7 nights in Orlando and went to the park for five days. With the help of our travel agent from Perfect Story Travels, we were able to figure it out. I hope the following information helps you start … Continue reading Disney World Dining
Orlando, FL My husband and I booked two nights with our points at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress before proceeding to Animal Kingdom Lodge. We enjoyed our stay here! The lobby area was designed with an open concept, spacious and high ceilings. It felt very welcoming and while my daughter and I were admiring the interior, my husband went to check in. Check in was a … Continue reading Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
October 2018 Palm Springs – land of cacti, palm trees, and cool boutique hotels. We had 2 days to explore this sunny city and had a blast! Weather forecast predicted a sweat-filled weekend of 98 degrees, but with my bestie & her family joining on this trip, the dreaded hot-ness was overridden with excitement! Time to get sun burnt and laugh until we cried! 💥 … Continue reading Palm Springs, CA
September 2018 Maine has been on my bucket list for awhile now and I was so excited to finally go! The moment we brought up visiting this beautiful state, I researched non stop on what I absolutely had to see (which was pretty much everywhere) and it was so hard to choose! We crammed so much in our three days, but I was willing to … Continue reading Coastal Maine in 3 Days
June 2018 I love New York! ❤️ My recent trip to the Big Apple was inspired by Gossip Girls. 🤣 Many of my favorite TV shows were based in NYC – Friends, Sex and the City, Kimmy Schmidt, Master of None, How I Met Your Mother, the list goes on forever.. and with every show I yearned to visit and see it in person. I … Continue reading 3 Nights in New York City with a Toddler
September 2016 I now understand why people come back to vacation in Hawaii every year. My trip to Maui was unforgettable. The amazing beaches, the laid back atmosphere, the beautiful sunsets – I couldn’t get enough! We brought our 2 &1/2 year old, along with my parents, and everyone definitely had the best time in the four nights we were there. Yes, I agree – … Continue reading Maui, Hawaii
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