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5 Reasons to Ski at Powder Mountain, Utah
Powder Mountain Resort is a beautiful ski resort in the Western USA. The locals and regulars really don’t want the secret out, and there’s no doubt in my mind why they want to keep it all for themselves. Unfortunately for them, though, I’m here to spill the tea and give you 5 reasons you should ski (or snowboard) at Powder Mountain, Utah. Reason #1: Location, Location, Location Powder Mountain (Pow Mow as the locals call it), has a great proximity to Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City is a major western hub which makes it a place that is easy to fly into. Powder Mountain is approximately an hour and…
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Bachelorette Guide to Miami
So in case you missed our Ultimate Guide to a Weekend in San Diego blog post, Harry and I got engaged in December! Our wedding will be here before we know it (January 4, 2020). For my bachelorette trip, some of my bridesmaids and I made a trip to Miami, Florida for some fun in the sun! Day one First stop: Palace Our flights left early from Atlanta which put us arriving at our fantastic Airbnb, located just a few minutes from South Beach, before lunchtime. We dropped our bags at the Airbnb, quickly changed, and took an Uber directly to Palace Bar for a bottomless mimosa brunch + drag…
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The Ultimate Guide to a Weekend Getaway to San Diego
San Diego, California is the epitome of what Southern California represents. The sunny weather, amazing waves, and laid back attitude make tourists never want to leave. We spent a weekend after Christmas in the La Jolla district. The weather was in the high 60’s/ low 70’s which was a nice treat. Read below to see what we recommend for a weekend getaway to San Diego. Visit Black’s Beach Black’s Beach is a beach in La Jolla that is positively gorgeous! It’s underneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines which means that you have to hike down a moderately difficult trail. The trail is maintained by locals and surfers. One interesting fact…
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The Girl’s Guide to a Weekend in Asheville, NC
So you want the perfect place for you and your girls to get together for a weekend of fun? If you were thinking Asheville, you have the right idea in mind! With breweries, vineyards, bars, and southern charm, this city has something for everybody in your friend group! When you should go I’m sure that Asheville is wonderful year-round, but you can’t beat going in the Fall. The leaves have changed to beautiful colors, and the cool mountain temperatures make all the walking and exploring you’ll do nice and comfortable! If you plan to go in the Fall, I recommend booking your accommodations a few months in advance. We…
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Day Trip to Chicago
You know we are huge fans of day trips and exploring as many cities as possible. We don’t mind popping into a city for a day, but scheduling long layovers are especially fun in cities with public transportation. Lauren is a teacher and as her “back to school” trip, we decided to go to Chicago for the day! We went on a Wednesday because that’s generally a “good” day to travel since it’s in the middle of the work week. Let us tell you how we made the most of our day there. Willis Tower Harry always loves going to the top of the tallest buildings in the cities we…
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The Ultimate Guide to a Westward Road Trip-USA
Harry & I decided to spend my Thanksgiving Break driving out west to places I’ve always wanted to go. Before this trip, I had never been farther West than Oklahoma. On this fun vacation we visited Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Moab, Arches National Park, and Salt Lake City! Read our itinerary, tips, and tricks below! Las Vegas We flew from Atlanta to Las Vegas on Saturday morning. We chose to fly into Vegas so that we could make it out West faster to get our trip going! We rented a car that we picked up at the Las Vegas airport, drove through the…
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Our Weekend in San Francisco, CA
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UGA Graduation Weekend Itinerary Athens, GA
As stated in the “About” section, Lauren is a southern belle raised in Athens, GA. Early this month, Harry graduated from the University of Georgia which is located in Athens. This makes both Harry and Lauren UGA alums which means that we can give you the inside tips of what makes a perfect graduation weekend in The Classic City! Athens is known for its music, arts, academics, food, and nightlife- it really is quite an amazing city- so when bringing your parents up for the weekend to celebrate your graduation, you want to make sure you show them the best time! The following provides you with our favorite Athens traditions, but trust us…
