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Best Eats in Memphis
Food is life. I travel for food and these are my choices for the best eats in Memphis from my recent trip to this storied musical city! The Beauty Shop Restaurant In researching foodie spots to try while in Memphis, The Beauty Shop Restaurant immediately piqued my interest. Admittedly it was more for the unique location in an old beauty salon than for the food, but the menu also had several interesting options. The restaurant’s plain Jane exterior had me questioning my choices, but as soon as I stepped inside, I was immediately transported back in time to an old-school beauty parlor. The key components, like the old-school hair dyers,…
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Overwater Bungalows Mexico
Overwater Bungalows Mexico are a great close-to-home option for those seeking an overwater bungalow experience without the long flight to the Maldives or French Polynesia. Palafitos Overwater Bungalows at El Dorado Maroma Highlights Located over the water at Maroma Beach Palafitos Overwater Bungalows El Dorado Maroma are stunningly reminiscent of French Polynesian overwater bungalows. The cluster of 30 overwater villas spanning three boardwalks are all-inclusive and come with full butler service. Glass floor windows, a private infinity pool, an outdoor shower, and direct ocean access mean you won’t want to leave your high-end luxury villa! Start your day with in bungalow breakfast, lounge on your private deck, take a private…
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Weekend in Memphis Itinerary
I recently spent 48 hours in Memphis and tried to cram as much as possible into a short trip. Here’s where I stayed and what I did during in my weekend in Memphis. Stay I’m a Marriott girlie, so I chose to stay at the Moxy Memphis Downtown, which was super conveniently located to restaurants and shopping. Moxy hotels are not full-service hotels. You’re not going to have room service or concierge or anything fancy like that. But you will have a clean, comfortable, well laid out room in a safe area that has a vibey fun common area. The lobby of the Moxy in Memphis has lots of cozy…
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Best Foods in Las Vegas
Gambling isn’t my thing, so I go to Las Vegas to eat (and see shows). Here are my picks for some of the best foods in Las Vegas from my recent girl’s trip where I spent 48 hours in Las Vegas! Located in the Arts District of Las Vegas, Esther’s Kitchen was truly a highlight of our trip and tops my list of best foods in Las Vegas! The popular restaurant recently moved to a new spot that’s just around the corner from their old space and the new space is warm and inviting. We had a Wednesday night reservation and despite arriving almost 15 minutes early, we were seated quickly. We…
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Eclipse 2024
I’m going to be honest: I did zero planning for the eclipse. Well, aside from the playlist I made. Thankfully my friend Kate rented an amazing AirBNB in Jonesboro, Arkansas, directly in the path of totality. So two not-so-quick flights from Orlando later (the joys of an eclipse falling at the end of Spring Break), she picked me up in Memphis and we made the hour-long drive to Jonesboro. In addition to making all the plans, Kate also made eclipse cookies and bought MoonPies. She’s the best! Right around noon, we planted ourselves outside on the porch overlooking this beautiful view. As we got closer to totality we moved to…
