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Urban Luxury: A Stay at Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City

Alexandra Booze Jul 4, 2017 0

Fred Astaire said it best in his 1930's hit song: If you're blue and you don't know where to go to Why don't you go where fashion sits: Puttin' on the Ritz. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company empire, originally founded in the early…

Destination Guides

48 Hours in Miami Beach: Day 2

Alexandra Booze Apr 22, 2017 15

It's been said that the Miami/South Beach culinary scene is on the brink of a cultural revolution. One that integrates the burgeoning urban farm phenomenon known as "farm-to-table," the authenticity of the city's Cuban and Haitian…

Destination Guides

48 Hours in Miami Beach – Day 1

Alexandra Booze Apr 10, 2017 16

When the darkness and chill of winter descends on the north east coast, it's usually time for these Contessas to seek out the warm sun and soft, sandy beaches. So at the first sign of snowfall (ok, it was more like the first time temps hit…

Hotel Reviews

Philadelphia’s Most Charming Airbnb

Alexandra Booze Apr 8, 2017 10

Are you planning a trip to Philadelphia soon and in search of the perfect place to stay? You'll want to keep reading. The perfect alternative option to hotels and resorts, Airbnb is the perfect platform for travelers to use when jetting…

Destination Guides

A First Timer’s Guide to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Alexandra Booze Sep 10, 2016 27

I've experienced the cultures of many different cities throughout my time as travel bloggers, but there's one city in particular that officially stole my heart, and for good reason. Philadelphia, with its seemingly scruffy and rugged…

NYC FOOD

STK Downtown Rooftop – NYC

Alexandra Booze Jun 12, 2016 4

Nestled just off the Hudson River within Manhattan's bustling meatpacking district, sits a distinct yet classic foodie haven that towers over the shoppers, tourists, and native New Yorkers traveling the cobblestone streets below. No matter…

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New Orleans: The Big Easy

Alexandra Booze Nov 29, 2015 23

No one is completely sure when or by whom the city of New Orleans, Louisiana was dubbed "The Big Easy", but after our trip 6-day trip there, it is certainly easy for us to see why. New Orleans, or "NOLA" as most refer to it, is a mecca for…

DC FOOD

National Harbor – Ft. Washington, Maryland

Alexandra Booze Nov 7, 2015 18

Just outside of our nation’s capitol sits a magical place. A place that one can view from across the Potomac from the shores of Old Town Alexandria, yet a place that still seems so far away to us city-dwellers. To get there, you can’t…

TRAVEL

Historic Annapolis, Maryland

Alexandra Booze Oct 18, 2015 15

“A small drinking town with a sailing problem.” That’s the perfect phrase used to describe the quaint yet bustling town of Annapolis, the State capital of Maryland. Annapolis, which is located midway up the Chesapeake Bay on the Severn…

Le Diplomate

Alexandra Booze Oct 11, 2015 21

Looking for a piece of Pair-ee close to home without hopping on a plane? Look no further than Le Diplomate – a classy and cozy café nestled in the heart of the up-and-coming Shaw neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Le Diplomate pays…

NYC

Chelsea Market

Alexandra Booze Oct 4, 2015 18

We officially popped our Chelsea Market cherry and it was fabulous. It is one of the best markets we've ever been to (and we've been to alot). There are numerous places to eat including Italian, sushi, Indian and Thai. They even have a…

Travel Tips

Traveling 101

Alexandra Booze Oct 2, 2015 23

Follow my blog with Bloglovin As summer comes to a close, we can all reminisce on those warm, breezy days spent on the sand, margaritas with too much tequila but just the right amount of salt, longer days and shorter nights, and extended…

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