Franklin, TN - October 2014
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Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Thursday, July 16, 2015
New Orleans - Labor Day 2014
It's no secret. We love to go to New Orleans every chance we get. With Domenica, my favorite restaurant, next door and a rooftop pool, The Roosevelt is our favorite place to stay.
Pretty Little Chicago - Summer 2014
The original reason we planned a trip to Chicago was a Valentine's gift from Wesley: Katy Perry concert tickets. But our trip was so much more than that and after experiencing the concert the first night we were there, it only went uphill from there.
Who knew Katy Perry's fans were all young little girls?! We were definitely shocked to be in the midst of what was a sea of elementary school girls. Katy I love your music but your concerts are awkward for a 30 year old!
When we arrived at The Ritz Carlton the day of the concert, we got settled in to our gorgeous room and then headed straight to have a few drinks at their rooftop bar, chatting with the bartender and sitting in the sun (it was chilly if not!). We fit in an early dinner at RPM Italian before the concert had delicious drinks and amazing prosciutto. No sign of Giuliana or Bill.
The morning after we walked around the city and the line for Starbucks was insane. It may have taken us all day to get through that line so we went to the next best place that ended up having cute yellow coffee tops and the best hot fruit tea I've ever had. Wesley's was iced and something with ginger and I'm pretty sure I even loved his more.
We relaxed in Millennium Park and then grabbed a taxi to brunch at Summerhouse. Loved this place so much. It was the quintessential trendy girl's brunch spot, but the food and drinks were so good, I don't think Wesley even noticed he was outnumbered.
At least I didn't yell out hotty toddy and just took a discreet picture instead. :)
Next on the agenda was the J. Parker rooftop bar. This was quite the happening place and so much fun.
The next morning we started our day off with a little coffee at Little Goat. It was right next door to our planned lunch spot.
One of the best meals was Au Cheval, the restaurant next door. Their burger is named "Best in America" so of course it had to be the best meal. Au Cheval is small, dark and quaint and we ate that wonderful burger, fries topped with a fried egg, and of course not without a bloody mary on the side.
Off to take our full bellies to the ballpark. We took the subway with the rest of Chicago to go see the Cubs at Wrigley Field!
Grabbed some gear from the shop across the street and you could've mistaken us for Cub fans :)
The game was a blast and actually went into extra innings. We stopped on the way back to the subway at a few insane sports bars, but sat down at a more sane one for appetizers before heading back to the hotel to get ready for dinner. If you are not constantly eating and drinking, what kind of fun are you having?!
After dinner we braved the top floor, actually the Signature Lounge on the 96th, of the John Hancock Center for drinks. It was quite the view but incredibly unsettling for both of us. The ladies restroom outer wall was entirely glass from floor to ceiling and lined the stalls. It was fascinating and scary all at the same time.
Our last meal was brunch at Waldorf Astoria followed by shopping Michigan Ave.
When we arrived at The Ritz Carlton the day of the concert, we got settled in to our gorgeous room and then headed straight to have a few drinks at their rooftop bar, chatting with the bartender and sitting in the sun (it was chilly if not!). We fit in an early dinner at RPM Italian before the concert had delicious drinks and amazing prosciutto. No sign of Giuliana or Bill.
The morning after we walked around the city and the line for Starbucks was insane. It may have taken us all day to get through that line so we went to the next best place that ended up having cute yellow coffee tops and the best hot fruit tea I've ever had. Wesley's was iced and something with ginger and I'm pretty sure I even loved his more.
Next on the agenda was the J. Parker rooftop bar. This was quite the happening place and so much fun.
The next morning we started our day off with a little coffee at Little Goat. It was right next door to our planned lunch spot.
One of the best meals was Au Cheval, the restaurant next door. Their burger is named "Best in America" so of course it had to be the best meal. Au Cheval is small, dark and quaint and we ate that wonderful burger, fries topped with a fried egg, and of course not without a bloody mary on the side.
Off to take our full bellies to the ballpark. We took the subway with the rest of Chicago to go see the Cubs at Wrigley Field!
Grabbed some gear from the shop across the street and you could've mistaken us for Cub fans :)
Our last meal was brunch at Waldorf Astoria followed by shopping Michigan Ave.
Chicago was a great summer trip and I loved that City!
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Back to Turks & Caicos - April 2014
Wesley and I decided we enjoyed Turks & Caicos so much our first time there celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary that we decided to go back to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary!
Last year, we stayed at the West Bay Club at Grace Bay and next door to it was the Gansevoort. We loved WBC but decided to stay at the Gansevoort this time.
My favorite part of this trip was catching the sunsets. Normally we are heading back to our room when the sun starts to go down to begin getting ready for dinner, but made it a point to get ready earlier so we could walk along the beach while the sun was setting. One night we caught the sunset at the restaurant Anacoana where there is an infinity bar and there was a wedding rehearsal on the beach and sailboats out in the ocean. It was definitely a highlight. We also went back to a few of our favorites...Somewhere cafe and Coco Bistro, and found new favorites.. Coyaba
Last year, we stayed at the West Bay Club at Grace Bay and next door to it was the Gansevoort. We loved WBC but decided to stay at the Gansevoort this time.
My favorite part of this trip was catching the sunsets. Normally we are heading back to our room when the sun starts to go down to begin getting ready for dinner, but made it a point to get ready earlier so we could walk along the beach while the sun was setting. One night we caught the sunset at the restaurant Anacoana where there is an infinity bar and there was a wedding rehearsal on the beach and sailboats out in the ocean. It was definitely a highlight. We also went back to a few of our favorites...Somewhere cafe and Coco Bistro, and found new favorites.. Coyaba
Last morning before flying out. Soaking it all in.
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