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Excessive Baggage – Bermuda – The Chic Island

Combining my two great loves of Travel and Fashion is something that I’m fortunate to get the opportunity to do on a regular basis, but learning that the nearby island of Bermuda, where I’ve wanted to visit FOREVER…was actually as fashionable as your standard urban metropolis, well, that just had me salivating at the idea…
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Barcelona Staycation Recipes

Taking inspiration from the many local cafes and tavernas in the Gothic Quarter’s El Borne neighborhood, I’ve recreated a table setting as authentic as the ones you’d find in Barcelona, only this one is a little closer to home. CIROC Red Berry Sangria 10oz CIROC Red Berry 10oz Rose Wine 5oz Fresh Lemon Juice 5oz…
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Dubai Staycation Recipes

Inspired by the Desert Dune Dinner at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa and the amazing Arabic flavors and setting at Amaseena at the Ritz Carlton Dubai, I’ve put together a desert picnic full of sweets, celebrating Dubai’s bedouin history and adding lavish touches like the modern day city. CIROC Martini Madre 1 oz CIROC…
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Tulum Staycation Recipes

Replicating Tulum’s simple, rustic, seaside charm can only be done by very simple and very authentic Mexican flavors. Having first tried aguachile one afternoon, while lounging around at my not so secret escape, Be Tulum, I owe them the credit for this aguachile recipe. CIROC Summer Spice 1.5 oz CIROC Red Berry .75 oz Lime…
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The Skinny On Beach Beauty

With summer well upon us, and a full travel itinerary, stocked with beaches from Bermuda to Antalya to Riviera Maya, I’ve kicked up my workout routine over the past few months in preparation. Yet a girl could always use a little help polishing up a few loose ends here and there. Not being able to…
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My Love Affair With Summer Travel
Ever since childhood, the summer has been my favortie season for travel. Building drip sandcastles and learning how to do kartwheels in the sand on the beach at Long Beach Island, NJ, snorkeling, all day beach volleyball tournaments and my first crazy nightlife experiences in Cancun, Mexico, and later, backpacking through Europe on a student’s…
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The Ingredients To An Amazing Reunion

The Summer is officially upon us, and one of the first things that comes to mind when I think of this season, are all of the amazing get-togethers and reunions with family and friends. No matter how busy your schedule or how much time has passed by since you were last in touch, during the…
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Boy Scouting in Bermuda

With Bermuda’s Cup Match, their huge national holiday / celebration of Cricket, Boating and the Abolition of Slavery right around the corner, what other place in the world could I even consider being top of . Having recently returned from Bermuda, and fallen under this lovely island’s enchanting spell, it’s quite honestly been top of…
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Summer Travel Live From Generations Riviera Maya – Part II

What better way to take advantage of visiting a new resort than do a live broadcast….exactly my plan from Generations Riviera Maya. It was a little windy, but I was able to share the beautiful view along with my Summer Travel suggestions for viewers…a little Bermuda here, an Alaskan Cruise there and the year round…
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Summer Travel Live From Generations Riviera Maya – Part I

On a recent trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, I was able to chat a little Summer Travel with WMBF News in Myrtle Beach and Florence, South Carolina. Perhaps a little culture in Washington, DC and beach in Riviera Maya, Mexico….
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Great Day Houston KHOU – Travel Favorites – Part II

Who knew fellow Travelista, Deborah Duncan could get me to reveal a funny story from my college backpacking days….That story + great Family Travel and a little Cupid on Call for the Romantically Challenged!
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Loved Chatting Travel Favorites With Deborah Duncan of Great Day Houston

Fellow traveler and fashionista, Deborah Duncan, recently had me on Great Day Houston to chat about some Must Do Travel, from St. Paddy’s Day Fun to Girls Trips and Couples Getaways….Catch these goods right here.
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Spring Travel Part II – WMBF News

Thinking about taking a great Girls Trip, Couples Trip or a Romantic Escape? I share a few ideas with WMBF News of Myrtle Beach and Florence, South Carolina.
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Chatting Spring Travel In My Favorite Yellow Dress – WMBF News

Discussing some great Family Travel and St. Patrick’s Day Getaways with WMBF News of Myrtle Beach and Florence, South Carolina.
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Catch Me On The Daily Buzz – Talking Spring Travel

I had a great laugh with Lance Smith of The Daily Buzz, while chatting some of my Top Travel Picks of 2014…Guaranteed Not To Break The Bank! We also threw in a little Barcelona love along the way…..Ladies….I think he may be single…just saying as a few of you have already asked!
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Los Cabos – Get Out of Town – Rancho Pescadero
I’m sure we’ve all played the childhood game 7 minutes in heaven, where you get shoved into the closet and make out with some adolescent crush, well, Rancho Pescadero is my adult version. No crush necessary, as this place is so amazing regardless, however to reach Heaven on Earth status, insert “crush”, “romantic interest”, “lover”,…
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This Gypsy’s Spontaneous South by Southwest Trip

Having just been wooed by Austin’s quirky, creative and one of a kind shopping, dining, music and nightlife scene, I’ve been itching to get back literally since I stepped on the plane to depart. Now, a mere 5 days post departure, I’m cultivating my hit list, RSVPing to a myriad of cultural, musical and interactive…
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Austin, Texas – Need A Reason To Go? I’ve Got 10!

Fresh off of a wild bachelorette party weekend in Austin, Texas, I’m a still a bit hung over to say the least, but am already planning my return to this town a mere week later to take part in the festival of all festivals, South by Southwest. I have two agendas while visiting Austin for…
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The Birth of Excessive Baggage – One Injured Gypsy, One Very Long Trip and Always Somewear To Be

When faced with the reality of being a Jetsetter Gypsy, needing to look chic and of the moment in any scenario, yet, having injured my back during my last massive multi-destination tour of 3 months, I’m vowing to no longer carry my 2 checked bags (one 50 pounds and another 75 pounds) in addition to…
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Excessive Baggage – St. Patty’s Day Fashion – Drinking Shoes Included

Really, when it comes to St. Patty’s Day fashion, there’s only one key item to remember…Your Drinking Shoes!!!! This is the one day of the year where fashion rules and trends get thrown out the door because who really cares after all, as everyone around you will be wearing beer goggles by the time the…
