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Make the Most of Your 3 days in Moab, Utah!

Make the Most of Your 3 days in Moab, Utah!

Posted on November 27, 2018July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

It’s official: Utah is one of the most beautiful places around, and you should go ahead and add it to your bucket list right now. I finally had the pleasure Read More…

Posted in Destinations, North America, USA, UtahTagged Destination, Hiking, Moab, north america, usa, Utah, weekend getaway4 Comments
12 Top Photo Spots in Savannah, Georgia

12 Top Photo Spots in Savannah, Georgia

Posted on August 22, 2018July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

This may not be breaking news, but I still have to say it: Savannah, Georgia is one seriously cool little city. If you spend a few hours meandering through, it’s Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Georgia, North America, USATagged Destination, georgia, north america, savannah, usa, weekend getaway16 Comments
Your Epic 8 Day Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary

Your Epic 8 Day Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary

Posted on July 12, 2018September 30, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

If a road trip down California’s coast isn’t on your bucket list, you should probably drop whatever you’re doing and go ahead and plan a trip. Let me help you Read More…

Posted in California, Destinations, USATagged california, Destination, Napa Valley, road trip, San Diego, San Francisco, Solvang, usa, Venice Beach10 Comments
Big Island Hawaii: Best Places to Visit in 7 days

Big Island Hawaii: Best Places to Visit in 7 days

Posted on March 20, 2018July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

The Big Island on Hawaii is absolutely gorgeous, and as the name itself suggests, quite large. You’re not going to see absolutely everything in a week, but this 1 week Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Hawaii, USATagged beach, Destination, Hawaii, island, north america, usa6 Comments
3 Days in St. Augustine: Your Ultimate Itinerary

3 Days in St. Augustine: Your Ultimate Itinerary

Posted on February 21, 2018July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

If you have 3 days in St. Augustine, Florida, then do a dance because you’re going to have an awesome time! I recently spent a long weekend in St. Augustine Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Florida, North America, USATagged city, Destination, Florida, St. Augustine, usa, weekend getaway, Wine19 Comments
Windmills & Wine: Top Attractions in Solvang, California

Windmills & Wine: Top Attractions in Solvang, California

Posted on January 9, 2018July 27, 2020 by Maps and Merlot

Have you ever dreamed of a place where you can eat authentic Dutch pastries for breakfast, tacos for lunch, and finish off the day with some stroopwafels? Where you can Read More…

Posted in California, Destinations, North AmericaTagged california, Destination, north america, Solvang, usa13 Comments
The First Timer’s Weekend Guide to Venice Beach, California

The First Timer’s Weekend Guide to Venice Beach, California

Posted on November 16, 2017November 7, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

Ready for an awesome weekend getaway? I know I am…so strap on your seatbelts, we’re headed to Venice Beach, California! Just outside of Los Angeles, Venice is the city’s grungy, Read More…

Posted in California, North America, USATagged beach, california, Destination, north america, usa, Venice Beach18 Comments
Long Weekend in Chicago: Top 20 Things to Do!

Long Weekend in Chicago: Top 20 Things to Do!

Posted on August 15, 2017June 8, 2020 by Maps and Merlot

Take it from me guys, Chicago is one epic place to be, especially in the summertime. I mean, who would turn down an easy weekend getaway? Not me, that’s for Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Illinois, USATagged Chicago, city, Destination, Illinois, usa, weekend getaway30 Comments
The Jersey Shore Bucket List: Things to do in Lavallette, NJ

The Jersey Shore Bucket List: Things to do in Lavallette, NJ

Posted on August 1, 2017July 27, 2020 by Maps and Merlot

When you think of Jersey Shore activities, what comes to mind? I know the television show makes a lot of you think of GTL (gym, tan, laundry), public intoxication, and Read More…

Posted in Destinations, New Jersey, North America, USATagged beach, Destination, Lavallette, New Jersey, north america, usa, weekend getaway6 Comments
Washington DC like a Local: 12 Things to Do for First Timers

Washington DC like a Local: 12 Things to Do for First Timers

Posted on May 9, 2017July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

With summer fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to visit none other than Washington, DC! I lived amidst the politicians and deal makers in our nation’s capital for a year, Read More…

Posted in North America, USA, Washington DCTagged city, Destination, north america, usa, Washington DC, weekend getaway26 Comments
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