To Travel is to Live

If there is one thing that I cannot get enough of - it's travel! Traveling is hands down my favorite hobby, and I'm always planning ahead my next trip as I would like to see as much of this beautiful world as I can. We try to spend more of our money on experiences instead of on "stuff", and I have never once regretted choosing traveling to a new place instead of a new designer piece that will hang in my closet or the latest electronics. Spend money on memories is my motto!

We were originally booked on an Alaskan cruise next month to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary, but obviously our plans have changed. We are still going on a small getaway on the Gulf coast, and are saving the big trip for later this year or next year to celebrate year 11.


In the spring of 2019, we took Lil' Miss on a Disney Cruise (recap found here) with friends of ours and we visited Cozumel Mexico, Grand Cayman, Falmouth Jamaica, and Castaway Cay in the Bahamas. It was priceless watching her experience the beautiful beaches in four new to her countries on that trip as well as all the fun that was to be had on board as well.




We also had a few staycations here in Florida, and I was blessed with a whirlwind world tour for work that took me to Singapore, Milan, and Rio de Janeiro. Exhausting and surreal, but purely amazing.

*Even on a rainy day, it was INCREDIBLE to see Christ the Redeemer literally in the clouds*


*Workin' it in Singapore*


I'm still obsessed with this swimsuit that I wore in Singapore when I rewarded myself with a dip in the gorgeous resort pool once the event was over. It was just what I needed after running around a convention center for 3 days, and not sleeping much. 

Before Lil' Miss was born, we took a babymoon cruise to Bermuda which was perfect. The Zika Virus was a big threat in a lot of tropical places at the time, but thankfully not in Bermuda. In fact, I didn't see a single bug the entire time we were on the island for a few days. While pregnant, I enjoyed all the food on board including tiramisu at dinner each night - YUM!

Bermuda - Island Recap
Bermuda - Cruise Ship Recap



Vacations with friends are also a ton of fun! As much as we traveling just the two of us or with Lil' Miss enjoying fun experiences in new cities or countries with friends builds even strong friendships.

Friend's destination wedding in Punta Cana - Recap found here

Friends Birthday Cruise to the Bahamas - Recap found here


A couple's trip to San Francisco was a great combination of site seeing in the city, and heading out to Napa and Sonoma for wine tastings. We also went hiking in Muir Woods, and explored the picturesque seaside town of Sausalito. Some of our must-dos were taking the ferry to Alcatraz, taking pictures in front of the Painted Ladies and the Full House house, going to the Top of the Mark, the Golden Gate bridge (of course), and wine country. 

Napa and Sonoma recap found here

When in New York City, one must go to Yankee Stadium and catch a baseball game. And of course root root root for the home team! 


In Chicago enjoy ALL THE FOOD! I still rave about the food in that city! Go for drinks in the Signature Lounge on the 96th floor of the Hancock Building and other amazing rooftop bars around the city, take the train and go to Wrigley Field for a Cubs game and hang around in Wrigleyville after it's over. An architectural river cruise tour and a photo opp in front of The Bean are also a must dos! Devour some deep dish pizza, a Chicago style hot dog, and grab donuts and coffee at one of their many donut shops, take a spin on the ferris wheel at the touristy Navy Pier, and then stop for a drink at Three Dots and a Dash which is a hidden underground tiki bar. 

Chicago recap found here

After our wedding in 2010, we flew out to Las Vegas for a few nights before renting a car to drive through the desert to Los Angeles where we flew to Fiji for our honeymoon. We stayed in a honeymoon bure on Qamea Island which was honeymoon perfection. We had a day bed with a view of the beach, a hammock on our front porch, and an outdoor rock shower and jacuzzi tub in a private courtyard in the back. We snorkeled the South Pacific, hiked to waterfalls, had an afternoon on Honeymoon Beach with a picnic lunch, dinner on the beach, a couples massage in the jungle spa (complimentary for honeymooners), and enjoyed beach combing every day. Totally worth the long flight over! 


Make sure to check out my Travel Tab at the top of my blog page where you can find links to all of my travel recaps and reviews of cruise ships. You'll find locations from Fiji to the Caribbean, Europe, Rio de Janeiro, Bermuda, Singapore, and fun spots here in the United States - Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, New York City, Miami, Las Vegas, Cape Cod, and the Florida Keys to name a few.

**This blog post is in collaboration with Nakturnal, however all opinions are my own.

27 comments:

  1. Very lovely and relaxing pictures!
    xx
    Mónica Sors
    MES VOYAGES À PARIS
    NEW POST: MY NEW TERRACE / ESTRENANDO MI NUEVA TERRAZA

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  2. I am so sorry you had to cancel your cruise but I am overjoyed you’re still going to get a little getaway and I loved traveling down memory lane with you so to speak! xo

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  3. Definitely suffering from some major wanderlust during all of this and can't wait to book a trip when it's all over! Glad to hear you're still going on a little trip for your anniversary!!

    Rosy Outlook 

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  4. It's so fun to look back at all the trips isn't it! I would rather have all these memories than stuff too! I'm so sorry about your anniversary trip. Hopefully there will be a window to celebrate this year!!
    xo
    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams 

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  5. I miss traveling SO much! I used to go at least 1x a month (somewhere) so not leaving my little beach town has been hard! I can't wait to see the world again!

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  6. Such wonderful vacation pictures! Hope you get to take the trip to Alaska one day in the future! Sounds like another amazing destination!
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  7. I have some serious wanderlust seeing this post! You have had so many adventures and I know more are to come!

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  8. That stinks you had to cancel your cruise. Where on the gulf are you going? I forgot alllll about Zika. That had given me so much anxiety being pregnant during that time!

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  9. I miss travelling so much! I'm sorry to hear you have to cancel your trip, fingers crossed we can get back to it safely soon!

    Katie | katieemmabeauty.com

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  10. I definitely love the idea of spending money on memories. I am so sorry that your 10th year anniversary trip was cancelled. Here is to hoping you get to go next year!

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  11. I couldn't agree more with you that travel is life. If only we had the time and money for it. Ha!! These are some dope holiday shots.

    https://missymayification.co.uk

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  12. Looks like you've had a lot of fun trips! Hubby and I aren't big travellers, but after our Europe trip last year I'd love to go back again...of course that might just be because we now can't go anywhere, haha! the boys have enjoyed the few small trips we have done so it would be nice to do more when things change here.

    Hope you are having a lovely week :)

    Away From Blue

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  13. I love seeing all of these beautiful vacation photos! I'm sorry you had to cancel your cruise but glad you'll still be able to get away for an anniversary celebration!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  14. I completely know how you feel. We miss traveling too! We already canceled three trips this year and one of them was also our 10 year anniversary for Banff-Lake Louise. We are hoping to do something local since campgrounds just opened back up, but that's a far cry different than what we had in mind lol. I just keep reminding myself that it will all come with time and make travel even more special when we can go again and not have to be looking over our shoulder or unable to fully enjoy yourselves. You have been on some amazing trips!!!!

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  15. Oh how I miss traveling. Portugal was cancelled for us in March but we hope that sometime next year we'll be able to go! I think we're going to stay close to home for all our travel this year!! Making memories is the best! xo, Biana BlovedBoston

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  16. That stinks that y'all had to cancel your cruise! I know you're missing traveling since y'all are on the go a lot, usually!

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  17. Oh wow, you've been on some stunning vacations over time, it's a shame your cruise has had to be cancel but I hope you enjoy your getaway.

    Rosy | Sparkles of Light Blog

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  18. Stoking my wanderlust. Beautiful photos.

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  19. I'm jealous of all of the traveling you have been able to do! There are so many places all over the world that I want to travel to, but I have yet to have an opportunity to go to many of them.

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  20. I love to travel! However, I don't travel so much:(

    http://redamancyy.blogspot.com/

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  21. You have gone on SO many amazing trips! Wish you didn't have to miss your anniversary cruise :( But living in Florida means driving distance to so many fabulous spots!

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  22. Oh, do I miss travel! These pictures are amazing. You went some really unique places for work! Sorry to hear about your Alaskan cruise. We have to reschedule our Greece trip at some point.

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  23. You have a fantastic travel resume! I've wanted to visit Singapore for the longest time and now I want to go even more, especially with the restrictions on travel. I'm sure the replanned cruise will be a great time as well.

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  24. I hope I can live up to that motto too. But for now since travels are banned we decided to invest in a house. I really hope everything will go smoothly this year. Lovely pictures!

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA
    Blog: www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com

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  25. This inspires me! I've always wanted to travel to places like Brazil, Italy and Fiji. Also, I love how much you travel both domestically and internationally!

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  26. You have had some incredible trips and I know you will once again! Thanks so much for linking up with the Style Six!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  27. Wonderful memories! Hopefully we'll be able to travel more freely again soon. I've had two holidays cancelled this year but have one booked for next Spring...fingers crossed!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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