I love a gift guide. So when I was thinking about my next blog post, I wanted to put together something a little different than my typical hotel review and city guide. Of course, I'm still going to write about my travel experiences, but I needed to write something that would jump-start my creative process again. Enter this gift guide. (While we're on the subject, yes, I know it's been a while since my last post. I have had the most incredible writer's block and I was overwhelmed by all the content I want to create. But I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things. Thanks for your patience!)
To celebrate one of the last weekend's of summer, I decided to get away from Boston and head to the Cape for a girls getaway. Ocean Edge has been on my list for a while, and I was excited to stay with them to get a little R&R. From restaurants to the beach, Ocean Edge has everything on the property so I also knew that I wouldn't have to leave the grounds for the whole weekend. And if I can avoid driving, I'm a happy girl.
Where do I start with The Vedema? First of all, it is one of the most beautiful resorts I've ever had the privilege of staying at. Not only am I smitten with the polka dot walls, but there is a 400-year old wine cellar at the hotel - and if you know anything about me, you know wine is the key to my heart.
Last week Tillamook hosted an event to celebrate their Boston arrival at Bow Market in Somerville. Party goers enjoyed the Canopy Room while dining on Tillamook pizza from Hot Box, Bomb Steak & Cheese empanadas from Buenas, Boozy Floats featuring Tillamook Old Fashioned Vanilla ice cream, Macaron ice cream sandwiches from Maca, and an ice cream bar.
For the tail end of my trip on Santorini, I stayed at the Vedema hotel, a property by my favorite, the Luxury Collection. Located in the medieval village of Megalohori, the Vedema is a sprawling resort that maintains the charm of the village and the classic Cycladic style architecture.
Where do I start with The Vedema? First of all, it is one of the most beautiful resorts I've ever had the privilege of staying at. Not only am I smitten with the polka dot walls, but there is a 400-year old wine cellar at the hotel - and if you know anything about me, you know wine is the key to my heart.
For the second half of my stay in Santorini, I moved to a hotel closer to Thera and Οία. Before I checked in at my next hotel, I made plans to have lunch at Mystique, The Luxury Collection's Οία property.
Mystique is exactly what you think of when you imagine a Santorini hotel. The various pockets of Mystique's property are nestled among the cliffs of Οία's coast with views of the bluest ocean as far as the eye can see. I settled in at the pool restaurant to try their menu of fresh seafood, fruity cocktails, and decadent desserts.
