Has there ever been a fabric more associated with summer than linen? Perhaps Lycra, I suppose – if you live in a swimming region. But linen has been the queen of summer dressing for millennia. Linen fibers are highly breathable and have moisture-wicking abilities, and its resulting fabric has anti-static tendencies, shying away from sticking …
Author: Alyssa
The Best Memorial Day Weekend Sales for Stylish Travelers
Rounding up a stellar selection of travel + style deals for MDW How is it already time for this deal roundup again? No matter how hard I want to dig my fingers into the calendar in an attempt to hold on to each day, time manages to fly by, carrying me with it. This post …
Traveling Light: A Packing List for Five Nights in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Opening up my suitcase and sharing everything I packed for five nights in Puerto Rico It’s a little hard to believe, but there are over fifty packing lists on this blog. That’s over fifty different packing collages, series of outfit photos, and musings on the packing process. By now you might think I’ve run out …
Checking In: A Review of El Colonial Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Welcome to Checking In, a series of posts dedicated to the places we stay when we travel The combination of a late arrival and an early flight departure on a recent trip to Puerto Rico meant that Michael and I needed to spend our first and final nights in San Juan. Rather than staying put …
From Canopy to Coast: A Perfect Two-Night Rainforest and Beach Itinerary for Puerto Rico’s East Coast
From the mountains to the sea, this region of Puerto Rico is jam-packed with things to do.
13 Things You Should Know Before Renting a Car in Puerto Rico
Thinking of renting a car in Puerto Rico? You might want to read this before you pick up your keys…
Culinary Paradise: A Review of Marmalade in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sharing my honest thoughts on one of San Juan’s best restaurants.
Weekend Escape: The Ultimate Guide for Your First Visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sharing my guide for first time visitors to the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Checking In: A Review of Dream Inn in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Let’s check in to a hotel that lives up to its name in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan.
Traveling Light: Packing List for Pinehurst and Southern Pines, North Carolina
Opening up my suitcase and sharing my real-life packing list for a chilly weekend in Pinehurst and Southern Pines, North Carolina What is the closest you’ve cut it while packing for a trip? For a recent trip to the Sandhills, I think I set a new personal record: only an hour before I needed to …