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11 Things to do in Paso Robles, California on the perfect weekend getaway. Wine tasting, hot springs, & more!
United States

11 Perfect Things to do in Paso Robles, California on a Weekend Getaway

Last Updated:   February 11, 2021

Vineyards. Olive trees. Hot springs. Paso Robles, California is one of our absolute favorite places in California! It’s home to some of the best food, wine, spirits, and craft beer that you’ll find in California. Oh, and don’t forget the hot springs. Paso Robles is the perfect place to stop along California’s Central Coast as part of a Pacific Coast Highway road trip. We’ve created this comprehensive guide to all the best things to do in Paso Robles for your next weekend trip!

by Lia Garcia 
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Canada

10 Things to Do in Quebec City in the Winter: The Ultimate Quebec City Winter Guide

Last Updated:   February 13, 2021

Cobblestone streets dusted with snow. A stunning haunted castle looming over an ancient city and an icy river. Sweet, sticky maple syrup rolled in cold snow. Rich, piping hot poutine and flaky meat pie. Quebec City, Canada is absolutely charming – and no, it’s not just because of all the yummy food! We spent 3 days visiting Quebec City between Christmas and New Years Eve, and fell in love with this romantic slice of French Canada (and a few slices of maple syrup pie, which we also found out is a thing).  Visiting Quebec City in the winter is the perfect time to embrace the snow. Although Quebec City winters are cold, don’t worry – you’ll be too enchanted to even notice! Here are all the best things to do in Quebec City in the winter!

by Lia Garcia 
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Louisville, Kentucky is the perfect destination for a romantic weekend getaway! Here's why.
North America, United States

15 Lovely Things to Do on a Romantic Getaway to Louisville, Kentucky

Last Updated:   February 13, 2021

I grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, a city famous for two things: bourbon and horses. True to form, my childhood in Louisville involved plenty of of horseback riding, and I developed a taste for bourbon at a young age (nooo, that sounded bad. I mean like… bourbon in chocolate form, not actual bourbon. Look, I turned out just fine, OK?). I may have moved away years ago, but I will always think of Louisville as home! Visiting Louisville as an adult, I’ve realized that there is SO much to do in this amazing city, and so much to share with Jeremy. We’ve realized that Louisville makes the PERFECT romantic getaway! Whether you’re looking for a weekend escape or you live close enough to Louisville to visit frequently (so jealous), there are tons of romantic things to do in Louisville. Below, we’ve got a selection of our top date ideas, organized by category (so that you can tailor your date to your Tinder selection for that day. Kidding, ish). Grab your adventure partner and snuggle up on your romantic getaway to Louisville, Kentucky!

by Lia Garcia 
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Hallstatt, Austria is one of the best trips from Vienna! It's a stunning Christmas Fairytale village in the Austrian Alps.
Europe, Virtual Vacations

23 Photos Proving that Hallstatt, Austria in Winter is a Fairytale

Last Updated:   October 28, 2020

Hallstatt, Austria is a beautiful little village and UNESCO world heritage site nestled in the Austrian Alps. Hallstatt, Austria is a fairytale come to life. I’ve been dreaming of visiting this magical village ever since I first saw a picture of it, and I knew instantly that I wanted to visit in winter. I’m a mountains & snow girl, and there’s nothing more snowy and mountainy than a village on a lake in the Alps, right? We needed an excuse to share all of the stunning photos we took during our visit to Hallstatt in the winter, so we’ve compiled our favorites into one photo-heavy post – plus all the details you need to plan your own trip to Hallstatt, of course! Get ready for some drool-worthy winter wanderlust fuel. Also, swans.

by Lia Garcia 
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A romantic weekend itinerary for a glamping trip in Guerneville, Northern California. Wine tasting, redwoods, road trippin' down Highway One on the West Coast, and more!
United States

Glamping Near San Francisco: A Romantic Weekend Getaway Itinerary

Last Updated:   February 9, 2021

Redwoods. Vineyards. Mountain towns nestled in pine trees. Scenic coastal views. Otters. Sea lions. Ponies, for some reason? Fresh oysters. It kinda sounds like I’m describing a bunch of different locations, doesn’t it? Nope: I’m describing one small destination in Northern California, located just a couple of hours north of San Francisco. It’s the PERFECT romantic weekend getaway from San Francisco!

by Lia Garcia 
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Downtown Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis is the home of rock n' roll, soul, and the blues, not to mention a national BBQ hot spot and a fascinating historical destination for anyone interested in Civil Rights!
United States

Romantic Things to Do in Memphis, TN: Weekend Getaway Itinerary

Last Updated:   February 13, 2021

When I told my husband I wanted to take a romantic weekend getaway to Memphis, Tennessee, he was like, “why?” I suppose Memphis isn’t exactly the first destination on the list of romantic weekend getaways in the USA. But what could be more romantic than stuffing our faces with BBQ and hanging out with ducks in a hotel? (Yes, y’all. Ducks.) As it turns out, Memphis is TOTALLY RAD. I can’t believe I lived a few hours away from it my whole life and never visited! We spent 48 hours in Memphis having the time of our lives and we can’t WAIT to go back. We’ve created a weekend itinerary for Memphis that will have you dancing through Memphis all weekend long!

by Lia Garcia 
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