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Three Things You Can’t Miss In New York City

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I was born and raised in New York. And while many “New Yorkers” will call me bridge and tunnel because I lived in Westchester, I still consider myself a local. I spent most of my life going back and forth into New York City with my family and I even considered moving there after I graduated college. But, I ultimately decided that city life was not for me. Now I try to head back there about twice a year to…

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#Checking In: Costa D’Este

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Have you ever been somewhere and when it’s time to check out, you don’t want to leave? That’s what Costa D’Este was like for me. The hotel was not only gorgeous, but the staff was absolutely incredible. Seriously, I’ve never encountered a nicer group of people (and I’ve stayed at a lot of hotels). Costa D’Este is located in Vero Beach, Florida and is the perfect location for a weekend getaway. It’s beautiful and has a lot of great amenities…

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Travel Inspiration

The Best Beachy Instagram Accounts

It’s no secret that I love the beach. There’s just something about sand in between my toes and tan lines. I can’t get enough of it. And I love checking out Instagram for some inspiration on what beaches to explore next. So here are a few of my favorite beachy Instagram accounts to hopefully inspire you to get outside this summer! I’d also love to hear what some of your favorite accounts are these days! I’m always looking to find…

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Why Vero Beach Should Be On Your Bucket List

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When VISIT FLORIDA challenged me to travel to an “off the beaten path” location in Florida, I immediately thought of Vero Beach, a town where one of my friends has a home. I’ve been living in Florida for about two years now and I can’t believe it took me this long to get there. Vero still retains the charm to make you feel like a local. Needless to say, I fell in love with it. I think the tiny beach…

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#CheckingIn: The Gates Hotel Key West

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Like I said in my last post, I had so much fun exploring Key West. It was the perfect getaway from where I live. And called The Gates Hotel Key West, home, while I was there, was even better. #Checking In: The Gates Hotel Key West When you first arrive onto Key West, you’ll turn right and find your hotel quickly. The Gates Hotel Key West is located on the Northern end of the island. If that makes you worried…

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Six Things To Do In Key West

Do you have a place that you visited as a kid that you know you enjoyed, but you don’t remember it that much? Or what about a place that you need to be a certain age to really enjoy the full effect of it? That was Key West for me. So when I got the opportunity to head down there for a week, I jumped at it. And I won’t lie, I thought that I would be partying the entire…

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