There is more to New York City than the island of Manhattan. From Brooklyn to the Bronx to Queens, it could take you a lifetime to explore the best of everything New York City has to offer. In recent trips to NYC, I’ve explored mostly Manhattan but have branched out to Brooklyn and even Harlem. There is just so much to …
Where to Stay in Virginia’s Historic Cities
Growing up, I was obsessed with early American history. For years I begged my parents for an American Girl doll. I was so excited when I finally unwrapped Felicity under the Christmas tree years ago. Felicity grew up in Colonial Virginia during the early days of the Revolutionary War. From then, my obsession with Virginia began. I started to beg …
Location is Everything: Boutique Hotels in NYC
With skyscrapers, high fashion, gritty streets, tiny apartments, and ambitious residents, New York City is where people go to follow their dreams. Robert De Niro said it best: “There’s no place like New York. It’s the most exciting city in the world now. That’s the way it is. That’s it.” Every year well over 50 million people visit the Big …
Arizona Beyond the Grand Canyon
“Well, the trip from then on across Arizona and east of Los Angeles was just one Oasis after another. You can just throw anything out and it will grow there. I like Arizona.” ~Will Rogers Will Rogers isn’t the only one to like Arizona. Over 6 million people call Arizona home and over 880 million people visit the state every …
Finding Heaven in the Sierra Nevada – South Lake Tahoe, CA
Lake Tahoe is a popular destination year-round because it offers incredible adventures for outdoors lovers, from the high mountains to the lake. Lake Tahoe is well known for its skiing during the winter months. Don’t be surprised to see a mad rush of traffic heading in that direction on a Friday night. South Lake Tahoe is located along the southern …
Hipmunk Hotels: Discovering Georgia’s Peaches
I haven’t been to Georgia yet. It’s a bit surprising since I have friends that live in Atlanta, it’s the center of the Public Health world, and my all-time favorite book is Gone with the Wind. Why haven’t I been to Georgia yet?! Georgia is a state with a deep-rooted history. It’s famous for its historic plantations, peaches, and it’s …
Hipmunk Hotels: Exploring Historic American Towns
My heart will forever be with Maine. After all, it’s the place I was born and raised. However, the more I travel the more I realize the amazing places around the globe and within the United States. Can I live in all of them? Realistically no, but I might try. One region of the world that has been able to …
Experience Southern Charm at these Boutique Hotels in Charleston
While Maine will always be home, I know the Pine Tree State isn’t my “forever home.” Someday, if and when, I return back to the United States, I’ll be looking for that special place that feels like home, but is new and exciting. In the recent years I’ve begun to explore a bit of the South and I’ve fallen head …
Hipmunk Hotels: California Dreaming
California – the land of promise for thousands of people. To be honest California has never really interested me. I could care less about the Hollywood lifestyle. I’d much rather enjoy the outdoors smog and botox free. But, recently California has peaked my interest. My youngest sister recently moved to Orange, California for pharmacy school and now that I have …
Hipmunk Hotels: Discover the Charm and Beauty of North Carolina
I’m a born and raised Mainer. I love Maine, but at times I think I missed out of my calling to be a Southern Belle. Over the past couple of years I’ve had the opportunity to explore a bit of the Deep South and have fallen in love with it. There is something about sweet tea and a slow drawl …