1. Time/Location Mexico City is a good long weekend destination! 3-5 days is enough to get a feel for the city (a month wouldn’t be enough time to see everything!) If the Bride or Groom have friends all over the US, this is a fairly central location and there are direct flights from all major […]
Author Archives: Penelope
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Feb
Feb
Tips and fun facts when traveling through CDMX! There is both an entry and exit official Immigration Form on the same paper. You’ll likely fill out both at the airport upon arriving but keep the exit one for when you leave the country! Cash is needed at markets and street vendors. The airport is a good […]
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Jan
Jan
Total Time: 48 Hours | Accommodations: Hotel or Airbnb at Bologna Central| Transportation: Almost all walking | Traveled: Solo | Type of Trip: Focus on Italian food and landmarks | Highlights: Food tour, Sanctuary of the Madonna, Landmark and University exploring “Bologna is the food capital of the world” according to the Guardian. How can […]
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Jan
Jan
Total Days: 5 Days | Accommodations: Hotels | Transportation: Walking and boat rides, trains between cities| Traveled: Couple Trip | Type of Trip: A slightly skewed balance of food and exploring| Highlights: Palazzo Guisti Palace, food tour and cooking class, boat ride on Lake Garda and Venice architecture *Though Venice was flooded in November 2019, […]
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Jan
Jan
Specific Tips and Strategies for Planning Your Trip to Italy’s Favorite Southern Coastline Transportation The buses are the best way to travel in between Amalfi towns, but mentally prepare for a harrowing ride along the cliffs, mere inches away from the other vehicles. Have day trip transportation planned ahead of time. The Sita buses stop […]
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Jan
Jan
Tips and etiquette when traveling through Italy Coffee Order a “caffè” and you’ll be treated to a single shot of espresso. Sip it at the bar like the locals do. You’ll be charged more if you sit down with it! As a rule of thumb, don’t order a cappuccino (or really any coffee that contains milk) […]
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Jan
Jan
Total Days: 6 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Positano and Hotel in Sorrento | Transportation: Walking/hiking, buses and ferries between towns | Traveled: With a girlfriend | Type of Trip: A lot of logistics and travel time are 100% worth the scenic views and carbs | Highlights: Ravello Gardens, dinner at La Tagliata, drinks at Franco’s, boat ride in Capri, views from Path of […]
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Jan
Jan
10 Reasons To Choose the Chase Sapphire Reserve (including the 2020 updates!) If you travel, or hope to travel more, it’s time to get a credit card with travel perks. There are the “big three,” but I’ve had the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card for a few years and can verify it has been a fantastic […]
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Dec
Dec
It’s often hard to find the perfect itinerary for the hodgepodge of bride-to-be, college friends, future sister-in-law, cousin and random co-worker. Well Vegas can wait! To celebrate the bride-to-be and keep her close-knit crew busy, fed and happy, look no further! Portland may just be the perfect balance of low key but fun and nice […]
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Dec
Dec
Total Time 48 Hours| Accommodations: Hotel or Inn in Downtown Portland | Transportation: Walking and biking | Traveled: With girlfriends | Type of Trip: Iconic Maine food and drinks | Highlights: Lobstering, Brewery Tour, Bike Ride, Holy Donuts Welcome to Maine, a state that has 3,478 miles of coastline, 67 lighthouses and produces 40 million pounds […]