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Walt Disney World During Covid + Outfit Roundup

Happy Sunday!

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend. I’ve been receiving so many questions about Walt Disney World during Covid-19 and I wanted to pop on here to express my thoughts with a short Q&A!

Question: Should I still go during Covid?

Answer: ABSOLUTELY. I promise the “magic” is still here even while having to wear a mask. There are pros & cons either way!

Question: Do I have to wear a mask the whole time and is it miserable?

Answer: Yes you do, except when sitting down at a table! At first I had no clue what to think about it or how it would be (especially in Florida heat), but I will say it’s NOT THAT BAD. I was completely comfortable wearing one in the parks and you are constantly walking in & out of rides with ac which helps a ton. They will not let you take it off for pictures unless you are standing stationary eating (that’s how I got my cotton candy picture lol). Aside from eating, they have designated regions for you to take your masks off and just chill.

Question: How are the wait times + crowds?

Answer: This is the best part of going during this time. Usually, we have to get up early to get to the parks but recently we didn’t get to the parks until 12pm. We were able to ride everything and be done by 5pm. Crazy right? No waits, and the signs that say “10 minutes”, usually it takes ten minutes to walk to the ride lol. Let me put it this way… we hopped right on Avatar flight of passage.

Overall, I would suggest booking or keeping your trip to Disney this year. They will do everything to make sure your trip is still magical!

linking a few outfits from last weeks trip below!

Linking Ears + Mask
skirt // top // shoes
velvet dress // ears // sunglasses
pink t-shirt dress
Beaded Bracelets

Florida Keys Travel Diary

Happy Monday Ya’ll! The most highly requested blog post is here: Florida Keys Travel Diary. I will be taking you along today on where we stayed, what we ate, and what we did during our stay.

Where We Stayed

We stayed at Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, Florida. This resort was absolutely beautiful & the staff was amazing. Everywhere on property was a picturesque scene from palm trees to stunning ocean views. Our room overlooked the ocean and one of my favorite parts was the soaking tub on the balcony. I’m pretty sure I had two bubble baths a day and some consisted a glass of wine. The rooms were very airy and spacious creating a very relaxing vibe. A lot of you asked if this would be a great honeymoon option and my answer is YES. Cheeca has two pools, plenty of restaurants on site, a beach to lay out on, a couple walk up bars, and sooo many other amenities. Also, you get free paddle board & kayak rentals while staying at Cheeca. One of my favorite perks of the resort.

Where We Ate

Morada Bay Beach Cafe – We came here when we arrived for lunch and it was truly one of my favorite places to eat. If you like shrimp tacos this is definitely a great option.

Atlantic’s Edge – This restaurant is on property at Cheeca and it was super convenient when we didn’t want to go out to eat elsewhere. Justin and I had the best truffle fries for an appetizer & fish to top it off.

Cafe Moka – BY FAR MY FAVORITE PLACE FOR COFFEE. It is tucked away and gives off so many “boho” vibes. We went here every morning during our trip (literally). A couple iced caramel macchiatos & breakfast quiche did the trick!

Islamorada Fish Company – Some of the best sweet potato tots & tacos hands down. The atmosphere was amazing here and it ended up being a great lunch stop.

Kaiyo Grill – We needed our sushi fix one night & I have to say some of the BEST SUSHI & Key Lime Edamame I’ve ever had. They get super packed so try to get there at a decent time.

Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar – Key Lime pina coladas.. enough said.

What We Did

This trip was a super relaxing one. Majority of the time we hung out by the beach & pool. Justin and I went kayaking one day and snorkeling another. The Florida Keys has so much to offer especially for fishing. It was truly an experience I will never forget and I am looking forward to going back hopefully in the near future. If you guys have any other questions about our trip feel free to reach out.

3 Day Beach Trip Checklist

Happy Tuesday Friends!

Justin & I are driving an hour and a half tomorrow to Gulf Shores to spend a few days relaxing by the pretty blue waters. Luckily one of our favorite hotel spots has opened back up and we are super excited to finally be able to take a little road trip. Anyone who knows us, knows we love to travel and It’s crazy to say we’ve been inside for two months straight. We have been super fortunate to be able to explore new places over the past few years & this time being at home has made us even more grateful for all of the past & upcoming opportunities.

I always get questions about packing for the beach and I wanted to share a few items on my 3 day beach trip checklist. As a blogger, I usually plan all of my outfits out and even if you aren’t a blogger I still feel it is extremely helpful to plan. When shopping for a beach trip, I’m always looking for a couple swimsuits + coverups to last for the days I will be on the beach all day. Here are a few must haves to go in my suitcase:

  • A pair of neutral colored sandals to go with practically anything in my suitcase. Linking my favorite pair of Tory Burch Sandals here & my go-to Target pair here.
  • 2-3 Swimsuits
  • Sunscreen + tanning lotion (click here for a summer shimmer go-to lotion of mine)
  • Sunhat – found this pink one at Target for under $25 and I am so stoked to wear it.
  • Beach Bag – this bag is a great dupe option for the pink Chanel tote & it’s under $70. You can even get it monogrammed as well.
  • Sunglasses – these pearl dupe sunglasses are an amazon favorite and they are under $17.

Having a few essentials is always a good idea especially when you sometimes have a limited capacity on your suitcase lol. I always try to bring a few versatile pieces with me so I can get a few outfits out of one item. I would love to hear your packing must haves. Leave them in the comment section below!

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Smoky Mountains: Travel Diary

Where We Stayed

We just got back from one of my favorite trips with some of our best friends and I couldn’t wait to share all of the details with you all. I received so many questions about our little Airbnb. We stayed in Sevierville, TN about 20-30 min away from Gatlinburg. We didn’t want to be in the main tourist area so as soon as I saw this one, I knew it was time to book our oasis. The last two miles on the way up to the cabin you find yourself winding through the trees on a few steep inclines and end up on top of the hill with a breathtaking view. We ended up cooking dinner a couple of nights and staying in because it was just simply relaxing.

What We Did

Instead of the normal go go go, we decided to stay in a lot and enjoy the view. We went into town a few times to eat lunch & the boys needed to grab a few fishing lures but other than that it was a pretty relaxing trip filled with a bunch of nature. The first morning, my friend and I decided to make a pre-valentines day breakfast for the boys and it ended up being so good! Mimosas & heart waffles sure hit the spot.

After getting ready for the day, we went into town and explored Pigeon Forge a little bit. There is SO much to-do and I wish we would’ve had another week! We ended the night playing games, cooking steak, and relaxing in the hot-tub. It was FREEZING outside so the run from the door to the hot-tub felt like 50 yards lol.

We Went Hiking

Sunday morning we hiked to a waterfall called “Laurel Falls”. We knew it had to be a super popular trail because it took a bit to find a parking space. The hike upwards was about a 1.3 mile totaling 2.6 overall. The bears were hibernating it seemed so I’m glad we didn’t have to worry about that. It felt great to be outdoors & take in all of the scenery for the day. We for sure got a workout out of it. The waterfall was stunning & the boys were able to get some amazing drone footage (can’t wait to show y’all). The decision to bring my fabletics paid off in the end & I loved wearing this set!

Linking this set HERE

Our Last Day

Check out was at 10 am Monday so Justin & I decided to get up/pack and drive to Gatlingburg to see the sky bridge before leaving .We ate breakfast at a little place called “Pancake Pantry” & it was so delicious. Definitely ate our maximum carbs for the week lol. After breakfast, we bought tickets for the ski-lift to get up to the sky bridge and the ride up there was AMAZING. I was honestly a little scared to walk across the bridge because it was SO long but Justin was there by my side & we did it together haha! I would suggest if you are taking a trip here anytime soon that it’s a must. They give you a wrist band so you are able to go up/down as much as you want to. We had such a fun time.

This past weekend was surely one never to forget. If you are wanting to stay at any Airbnb anytime soon, you can use my link to get $$ off of your first stay anywhere!

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Vail Travel Diary

When the word “vacation” comes to mind, all I can think about is a sandy beach with my toes inches from the water. This past week, the word “vacation” became a whole new word for me. We decided to plan a trip to Vail, CO a few months ago. We had enough American Airlines miles to basically get two free round trips (which was AMAZING) if you ask me. If you aren’t apart of the AA ADVANTAGE program, I highly suggest joining or one similar to your airline preference. There are so many perks available for flying & if you play it right you can land round trips!

Outfit Link Here

Flight & Drive to Vail

Neither of us (my fiancé and I) had been to the state of Colorado before so we weren’t really sure what it would be like. In my opinion, this state is so overlooked. When flying into Denver, gorgeous mountains appeared in the distance and little did I know, that was just the beginning of it. As soon as we landed, we anxiously went to grab our bags and take the shuttle over to get our rental car for the 5 days we would be there.The drive from Denver to Vail was about 1 hour and 30 min ( we landed before rush hour ). The drive was filled with windy roads, mountains with snow, tunnels, and cute little towns along the way. We were completely stunned by the beauty of everything surrounding us. At one point, we drove through a tunnel and at the very end of it was a WINTER WONDERLAND. I would drive this over & over again any day. We stopped in a little town called Frisco & took a few pictures by Lake Dillon along the way!

Q. Where did you stay?

A. We stayed at the Grand Hyatt Vail right next to Lionshead Village. This was one of the best & coziest resorts I’ve ever stayed at. At the time being, the slopes weren’t open yet around Vail except in Keystone ( we knew this before going ) but it gave us so much relaxing time and the “nowhere to be” feeling. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with floor to ceiling windows of the Vail outdoors along with lounging by the two fireplaces. This resort had so much to offer, from yummy breakfast to an infinity pool & an outdoor creek trail for all the runners/walkers. They have daily activities for guest & usually around 4:30-6:30 they had hot cocoa & cookies. One day it was macaroons!

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Q. What did you do while you were there?

A. We did a handful of things while we were there. Since it still was “off season” when we went, crowds were minimal. At one point, I felt like we had the whole resort to ourselves. It was a super nice feeling. We went exploring the first day around the resort & into Vail Village for a little shopping and a bite to eat. They had the cutest Starbucks nestled away & of course I had to grab a hot chocolate. Another day, we went to Lionshead Village to walk around to do the same. At one point during the day it started snowing so hard so we ran into a bar & had some nachos and a couple beers! Perfect combo right?! lol. Honestly, it was so fun. The village has an ice-skating rink in the center and I thought that was so pretty & something fun to do!

Justin wanted to go hiking when we were there and I wasn’t opposed because of all of the amazing views. We put on layers after layers and went up Booth Falls Trail. Apparently, this is a super popular trail and we could see why after we hiked up a bit. It was covered in snow & snowing at the same time. Imagine that.

One of our favorite things to do was relax at the resort. The last night we went to the restaurant they have on property, sat at the bar, and had a cheese plate with a few drinks. We sat by the fire & just laughed and talked the night away. I can’t describe how cozy & relaxing this was! This was honestly one of my favorite nights there.

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Q. Vail Food Must do’s?

A. We ate at soooo many delicious places during our trip. Our top picks are as follows:

Breakfast: We ate breakfast at the resort most of the time. We would sit by the windows with the breathtaking views and sip our morning coffee. They also had a mini market where you could get all the lattes & cold brews and muffins if you did not want to do a sit down breakfast.

Lunch: Pepis in Vail Village was an amazing lunch spot. It’s an Austrian restaurant and the pretzel bun French dips can’t be beat!

Dinner: Garfinkel’s in Lionshead Village was superrrr great. This was the night it started heavily snowing and we just ran into a bar to have a few drinks. If you’re looking for something more casual, then this is a good place to consider.

Desert: Hot Chocolate at the Remedy bar at the Four Seasons Resort was the most satisfying desert ever. I wrote a whole blog post about it here.

Q. What did you pack for Vail?

A. My packing list consisted of : basic layers, boots (preferably snow or duck boots), beanies, scarves, coats, hot hand warmers, foot warmers, ski pants, heavy puffer etc. Basically all the comfiesss!

Q. Who took your photos & how did you find such a good photographer far away?

A. If I am in need of photos somewhere I am traveling, I usually search the hashtag for example #vailphotographer or #vailphotography. I will then try to scope out someone who stands out to me and has my sense of color, editing style. I am SO THANKFUL I found @mackrophotography. Her photography website is linked here. Not only does she shoot amazing photos but she was the sweetest and knew EXACTLY what she was doing.

Q. Were your toes not freezing during your photoshoot?

A. GIRL YES, but you gotta do it for the gram lol & I didn’t think about shoes for that particular dress (oops). She had a Jeep Wrangler so we kept getting in & out ( I loved her for that hahaha). My toes needed all the heat after from that photoshoot.

Things to know before you go:

  • Resorts have fees so pay attention to them ( valet parking, resort daily fees, breakfast fees etc.). Just make sure you ask before you book your stay! Also incidentals etc.
  • Bring all the layers. You can never have too many.
  • Remember Vail is at a higher altitude if you don’t live in the mountains already.
  • Get a rental car with FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. I’m so glad we did… otherwise I don’t know how we would’ve made it.
  • Parking in Vail is super high so use your resort shuttle to take you places. Some parking garages are free in the off season.

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A taste of the world’s best hot cocoa in Vail

I never imagined writing a blog post about hot cocoa, but here it is. Before heading to Vail, I researched online about must-do’s while we were there and “hot cocoa at the Four Season’s” popped up. It was definitely a food splurge moment but the presentation of them preparing it right in front of you was beyond worth it. There is a bar inside the hotel called “The Remedy” that serves this amazing taste of sweetness. It was snowing outside and seemed like the perfect scenario to sit back, relax by the fire, and sip on hot cocoa. I have a video posted on my Instagram story highlights under “travel” so you guys can see what I’m talking about!


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