"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some STYLE." Maya Angelou My first experience at Hotel Alessandra was last year in June 2018, when I visited for my very first staycation. Needless to say, this experience ... READ the POST
How To Live Your Best Life In Cuba
"When in Cuba, Do as the Cubans do." I wanted to star this new year off by highlighting my favorite travel destination of 2018—Cuba! Cuba has always been high on my travel bucket list due to its rich culture, and because I’m a low-key history nerd with a deep love for historic sites and anything ... READ the POST
Poolside Slay: Always Extra, Never Too Much
We’re coming towards the end of my favorite season of the year—Summa, Summa, Summatime! But, there's still time to catch some sun by the pool or even take a vacation! I love a good #slaycation though, so I naturally tend to dress to impress no matter where I go! Sometimes I walk out of the house and ... READ the POST
Balling on a Budget: Top Ten Ways to Travel More and Save
"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list" -Susan Sontag Summer is near and many of us are busy planning vacations and getaways for the year! If you haven’t noticed already, I LOVE to travel! It has become one of my most enjoyable hobbies. Once I started traveling frequently, I quickly began ... READ the POST
Aloha and Woosah: Unplugging to Recharge
"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including YOU!" - Anne Lamott Self Check-In I’ve never felt this great at the beginning of a year before! The first 3 months of 2018 have been some of the most invigorating, exciting, and fulfilling times I’ve had in ... READ the POST