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How to Have a Weekend Getaway in Napa Valley
Growing up in the Bay Area, Napa is the best (and easiest) weekend getaway destination. Gorgeous, picture-perfect vineyards, bikers along the riverfront, and a wine list bigger than the menu, Napa doesn’t disappoint and every visit feels like the first. This guide is a curated list of my favorite places and by no means an exhaustive list. Where to Stay Note: Napa is a general term referring to the entire Napa Valley region (roughly from the town of Napa all the way to Calistoga). There are multiple well-known towns along Highway 29 that many wineries sit along including Yountville, Rutherford, St. Helena, and Calistoga. Choosing a hotel is a personal…
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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Exploring Maui, Hawaii
Hawaii is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations and home to the world’s clearest waters, most active volcanoes and shaved ice (yummy!). Hawaii is composed of hundreds of islands but there are eight main islands including the majestic island of Maui. Maui, known as the “The Valley Isle”, is the second largest island in Hawaii. After arriving in Kahului Airport, I took the Honoapiilani Highway through majestic scenery of mountains to my right and clear-blue water to my left all the way to Ka’anapali. West Maui is home to total relaxation with resorts in every direction and gorgeous white sandy beaches making it a gold-star getaway. Where to…
