Hotels Offer Summer Music Experiences
There is a new travel trend emerging amongst some of the world’s best hotels. I know for me personally, spring and summer have always been synonymous with road trips to see my favorite artists perform...
View ArticlePriority Bicycles at the Viceroy Santa Monica
Bicycle! Bicycle! I Want To Ride My Bicycle! Traffic patterns definitely dictate the ways of life in Los Angeles. As someone still discovering the splendors of Los Angeles, I realize the necessity...
View ArticleColorado: Family Style
Our experience traveling to Colorado has evolved considerably over the years. After growing up skiing on the East Coast for most of my life, my first trip to Colorado came when I was a junior in high...
View Article2015 Mazda CX-9
I’m sad to see this one go. There’s a reason the license plate holder reads: ZOOM, ZOOM, ZOOM! I love driving this car and my daughter is a big fan of being chauffered around in it. See, she not only...
View ArticleDog Sleds of Winter Park
During the last leg of our recent trip to Colorado, my husband, son and I spent time with my younger cousin and her family in Winter Park. While more popular with Denver locals due to its proximity to...
View ArticleDisney Aulani
Aloha! Now that we’re back from our spring break trip to Hawaii, I wanted to share with you everything you need to know about vacationing at Aulani. There is so much to know. First time we went, we...
View ArticleA Friendly Summer Travel PSA
Bitten by wanderlust, I’m always wondering where my next adventure will lead. I’ve quickly come to realize that having the right credit card is crucial when it comes to traveling for many reasons from...
View ArticleWhale Watching Safari
This year for Father’s Day on a mission to do something “different,” we ventured to the seaside town of Dana Point on the California coast to meet up with our friends from Dana Wharf for a whale...
View ArticleLive Like Tony
I’m just going to say it, I have a whopping crush on Anthony Bourdain. Huge. I always have and I’m pretty sure I always will. My husband is well aware of this fact, and part of me thinks he has...
View ArticleStaybridge Suites
Thank you to our wonderful friends at Staybridge Suites for sponsoring this post. That roar of excitement you witnessed across social media last week? Oh, that was just Disneyphiles and Jedi fans...
View ArticleFab Dishes in Newport Beach
When I was growing up in New Jersey I always knew I would end up in California. I had never been, but I just knew it was my destiny. I was convinced at an early age that I was meant for 12 months of...
View ArticleLicense to Drive: National Teen Driver Safety Week
Consideration this PSA has been made possible by our friends at Michelin. This week is National Teen Driver Safety week and we have teamed up with our friends at Michelin Tires our best tips and...
View ArticleMedia Trip: Kelley Blue Book
Sponsored I would hardly consider myself a “gear head” by any means, I would probably say more of an afficionado of fine automobiles if you will. For as long as I can remember, even as a young child,...
View ArticleHyatt Regency: Not at Home Moments
This post was sponsored by Hyatt Gold Passport and the Hyatt Regency brand as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. My name is Nicole Standley and I have a confession. I love...
View ArticleLetItSnow Four Seasons Style
Promotional consideration has been furnished by our friends at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Each December, the hopeless romantic in me dreams about giving my daughter a white Christmas. But...
View ArticleBaggage Claim
Life constantly sends little reminders throughout the years that playfully nudge me into remembering I’m not a fly by the seat of my pants college kid anymore. During my most recent jab I came to the...
View ArticleAlmost Famous
I’m often asked the question, “Which hotel is your favorite?“ I’ll do my best to politely skate around the question because truthfully, there is something wonderful about all the hotels we visit, but...
View ArticleTaking the Bah-Humbug Out of Holiday Travel
This post is sponsored by Chevrolet Traverse. As much as I love seeing family and friends during Christmastime, I still can’t wrap my arms tightly around the road trip part. I know the “big man” is...
View ArticleInside Kelley Blue Book
Sponsored Last week, auto experts, Kelley Blue Book recognized my passion for cars and has generously invited me to spend a few days at their Irvine, California Headquarters for the first-ever blogger...
View ArticleHonda Center: What to Know Before You Go
Heading to the Honda Center in Anaheim for a concert or live performance? I’ve collected for you a few things you should know before you go. Many venues promise that there isn’t a bad seat in the...
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