I love Aspen and how it makes me feel unlike any other city I’ve visited over my years as a travel writer. And yet, no matter how many times I visit Aspen, I fall more in love each time. Though I’ve always heard good things, I hadn’t ever stayed at the Limelight in Aspen until this […]
It’s certainly not a secret I love all things Denver. It’s just a fantastic city, especially during the summer. Last month, I spent a week at Halcyon Hotel Cherry Creek (pronounced Hal-see-uh n) and I could not have been more impressed (not just with the hotel and all its uniqueness, but the overall vibe and amenities around Cherry Creek). Check-in […]
We all need to get away with a gal pal every so often, and sometimes jumping on a flight or going into full-on planning mode chockfull of itineraries and Internet searches defeats the purpose. Last month I decided to take a last-minute road trip from Houston to Baton Rouge (277 miles), and I was pleasantly […]
[Updated 6.1.18, original post 10.5.16] It’s been made very clear that I have an obsession with donuts. Donuts are my love language, remember? One of my absolute favorite things about living in a big, sprawling city like Houston are all the dining options, which of course, includes donuts. Without further ado, here is your ULTIMATE […]
Finding the time, patience or even the knowledge to get all dolled up and keep my makeup fresh and glam isn’t really my thing. It’s not that I don’t like looking like I have my life together and care about my appearance, but some gals were blessed with a steady hand for eyeliner and the […]
Houston’s original premium cycling studio rides into new downtown digs With temperatures already well into sweltering summertime numbers, the popular and next-generation indoor cycling studio RYDE has rolled into downtown at the perfect time for locals looking for a premium, air-conditioned spin studio. The new RYDE location is the only dedicated indoor cycling studio in […]
If you have commitment issues or FOMO when it comes to finding that perfect place to sweat, burn, tone, and tighten, be sure to check out these hot spots that promise a sweat-inducing workout and deliver results, all while letting you give them a trial run. Orangetheory Fitness With 14 studios in Houston and six […]
If you follow me on social media or have ever met me in real life, you know that I am obsessed with Lionel Richie. Seriously, it’s almost an unhealthy obsession. When I went to Vegas earlier this month, my timing was perfect and I was able to catch Lionel Richie’s “All the Hits” tour during […]
When Houstonians crave a coastal getaway, there are myriad quick and easy flights to Mexico’s various beaches. But if you’re ready to try a different beach this year, a jaunt to The Bahamas just got a whole lot easier. Getting to Nassau Thanks to the all-new nonstop flights from Bahamasair directly into Nassau‘s Lynden Pindling […]
OAHU IS THE ART LOVER’S PARADISE YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED A colorful life on Oahu extends far beyond its beaches. Known as “The Gathering Place,” the island has long been home to artists from every genre. The bronze statue of champion swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku on Kuhio Beach stands for the spirit of […]
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