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Santa Barbara Inn: an Affordable Beachfront Hotel in Santa Barbara

Waves crashing on the beach. The gentle ocean breeze blowing through your balcony door. All this and more await when you stay at the Santa Barbara Inn. The Santa Barbara Inn is steps away from one of the most popular beaches in Santa Barbara. California’s warm golden sun caressing you each day. Disclosure: My stay …

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How to Visit Santa Barbara on a Budget

Known as the American Riveria, the mild winters and warm summers make Santa Barbara a popular vacation spot. Here’s how to have the ultimate Santa Barbara vacation without the designer price tag. Disclosure: My trip to Santa Barbara was provided courtesy of Expedia. All opinions are 100% mine. Santa Barbara on a Budget Home to …

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Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa: Affordable Beachfront Hotel

Looking for a relaxing vacation at an affordable beachfront hotel in Mexico? The Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa should be your first choice. The hotel offers something for everyone from couples, honeymooners, families, to girls getaways. Disclosure: As is common in the travel industry my stay was provided as a courtesy to cover the …

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VASO Rooftop Lounge: Come for the Views, Stay for the Food

Looking for a casual dinner, night out with friends or a spot for after work drinks? Check out VASO Rooftop Lounge. With endless views of the Scioto River and historic Dublin, you’ll come for the views and stay for the food. Disclosure: I was a guest of Diamond PR to cover the grand opening of …

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AC Hotel Columbus Dublin: Sophisticated Simplicity

The AC Hotel Columbus Dublin is sophisticated simplicity. The hotel embraces the concept of less is more without sacrificing quality. When planning your visit to Columbus, the 14th largest city in the United States, consider staying at “a new way to hotel,” the AC Hotel Columbus Dublin. Disclosure: My stay was provided courtesy of Diamond …

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An Oasis in the Heart of the Capital

The Fairmont Washington, DC is “an oasis in the heart of the capital.” It’s a welcome refuge and distraction from politics and life. The Fairmont Washington DC should be one of your top choices when picking a Washington DC hotel. Disclosure: I received a discounted media rate and Fairmont Gold courtesy of Fairmont Washington, DC …

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5 Washington, DC Exhibits You Must See Now

With 79 museums and countless exhibits in Washington, DC, it can be hard to decide which to visit. Here’s my choice for the 5 Washington, DC exhibits you must see now at Hirshhorn, Renwick Gallery, Artechouse, and the National Building Museum. Disclosure: My visits to these exhibits were courtesy of the Washington, D.C. Tourism Board …

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Affordable French Restaurant in Bellingham, WA

With over 100,000 acres of farmland, you can find a farm to table restaurant on every corner in Bellingham, Washington. But Eat Restaurant and Bar is the only farm to table restaurant with a French flair. Disclosure: As is common in the travel industry, my trip was provided for review purposes.  All opinions are 100% mine. …

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Muscadine Wine: What You Need to Know

Muscadine wine? Is that like the moonshine of wine? This grape may surprise you. With tons of antioxidants and cancer-fighting radicals, muscadine wine is heart healthy. Keep reading to learn more about muscadine wine. Disclosure: My trip to Johnston County was provided courtesy of the Johnston County Visitors Bureau before the #OCNC2017 #NATJA conference. All opinions are …

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Tualatin Valley: Portland Close, Willamette Valley’s Secret Gem

You’ve been to Portland, now what? Consider heading up to the picturesque Tualatin Valley in the northern Willamette Valley. The Tualatin Valley includes Aloha, Banks, Beaverton, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Sherwood, Tigard, and Tualatin. Disclosure: My trip to the Tualatin Valley was provided courtesy of the Washington County Visitors Association.  All opinions are 100% mine. Tualatin Valley: …

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Africa Rocks: A Little Slice of Africa in the Heart of San Diego

Is Africa on your bucket list? You won’t have to travel that far thanks to the San Diego Zoo’s newest habitat, Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks. We got a chance to visit the San Diego Zoo and see this fantastic exhibit. Keep reading to learn more about Africa Rocks, the animals, Elvis, and the 65-foot waterfall! …

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