Category

Travel

Category
In Style

Weekender Bag to Travel Tote Bag – My Must-Have Features

No Comments

I recently returned from my incredible, dream bachelorette party weekend in Palm Springs (recap post coming soon!), and prepping and packing for the trip really encouraged me to look into purchasing a new weekender bag or oversized travel tote bag. There are so many crucial factors to finding the travel bag. Here are a few of the checklist specifications that I find important, and can help guide you into selecting the perfect bag for your travels: Overall aesthetic. Before even diving into the deets, you’ll definitely want to find a weekender bag or travel tote bag that fits your personal style. If you’re like me, I’m sure you will want something that looks chic and sophisticated as you carry it on your shoulder or secure it onto the top of your luggage to walk through the airport like it’s your runway. Material. What is the bag made of – is…

Continue Reading
In Travel

A Stay with The Orlando Hotel

No Comments

Los Angeles is a huge city, so choosing a hotel is very important when deciding where to stay. You can stay in West Hollywood, close to some of the trendiest shopping and restaurants, or Beverly Hills, filled with manicured landscaping and luxury shopping. You could also head towards the beach, and stay in Santa Monica with oceanfront views and plenty of dining options. When I first heard about The Orlando Hotel, I was smitten. The location of the boutique hotel is perfectly placed on West 3rd Street, in the company of vintage shopping, trendy cafes (like the famous Joan’s on Third), and beauty destinations such as Benefit Cosmetics and Drybar. It has a European flair and the location is on the border of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, making it super easy to get to many of the places we wanted to hit during our trip! How cute is their little library…

Continue Reading
In Travel

San Francisco: Eats, Sights, and Views

No Comments

We’re back from our eight day adventure in California! We started with a 3 day stint in San Francisco, followed by a day/night in Sonoma and four days in LA! This post is all about San Francisco. I’m sharing photos and advice on the San Francisco sites, foodie recommendations, and all of the areas you should be sure to see! We started by checking into Hilton’s Parc 55 – a huge and modern hotel with a perfect location that’s really central to the city. Then it was off to Basik Cafe for delicious açai bowls after our long, early morning flight. Once checked in, it was off to Lombard Street, the famous crooked, twisty-turny street adorned with beautiful flowers and houses. We walked up a SUPER steep part of Lombard to get to the top of the beautiful hill (warning: your quads and calves will be sore if taking on…

Continue Reading
In Travel

Marissa x Mitsubishi Take on LA!

No Comments

If you live in LA, have visited LA, or even heard rumors about all of the traffic in LA, you know that it’s definitely a city where you need a car. Uber or Lyft will work to head out to dinner or drinks locally, but if you truly want to explore all of the different areas and neighborhoods (which you absolutely should), then renting a car is a must when you visit. I was lucky enough to work with Mitsubishi for our LA trip, where I was loaned the new 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer LE (black on black – so chic) to travel around town. Not only did we take this bad boy all around LA, but we took a smooth and scenic drive to Camarillo Ranch for a wedding we were attending, and then detoured down to Malibu the next day, on our way back from LA. I don’t rent…

Continue Reading
Hollywood Hotel Pool
In Travel

Retro meets Chic at Hollywood Hotel

No Comments

I recently returned from a six day trip to LA, where we made our way through West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Venice, Santa Monica, Culver City, took a drive up to Camarillo Ranch for a wedding, and then made a detour to Malibu on the way back to LA. I’m sharing plenty of photos on Instagram and I’ll have another post on the blog, though this post is all about the adorable sanctuary where we stayed, Hollywood Hotel. Something extremely important to me as a guest when staying at a hotel is their customer service. Great customer service sets the tone for your stay, and reassures you that should you have any questions or issues, they will be properly handled. As soon as we stepped foot into Hollywood Hotel, we were greeted with authentic smiles. The front desk agent was so friendly, accommodating, and helpful, that I knew we were going…

Continue Reading
In Travel

Adventures in Cuba + Know Before You Go

No Comments

My boyfriend and I had a great time on our 4-day adventure in Cuba, and before I work on a post with all of our great photos, I’m sharing some tips and insights and answering some FAQs that I received on Instagram. We spent time in Havana and Viñales, and I have a lot  to share. I’ll start with a few photos from our explorations, and then dive right into things you should know if you’re thinking about making the trip. {Flight + Visa} ✈ We flew with JetBlue out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), who is offering great prices to Havana.  Not only does JetBlue’s flight to Havana cover your travel health insurance, but they also handle all of the details for your visa, which you just pick up and pay for at the ticket counter when you arrive at the airport. {Exchanging Money} $ If you’re traveling from the U.S.,…

Continue Reading