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Luxe luggage
Travel Accessories
UNIQUE local tours across the US
Public Gardens across the USA
Minneapolis St Paul Events
Favorite Hotels
Luxe luggage
My favorite backpack for work and travel. It's the perfect bag to use as a carry on or for the office. It can slip on to the bag of a roller bag and has pockets for a water bottle and all of your accessories. The interior is tan making it easier to f...
@work Medium Cargo Backpack | Briggs & Riley
My favorite unseat bag that I can pack several outfits in and easily slide it over my rolling carryon.
Underseat & expandable Cabin Bag
I absolutely won't travel without my Briggs and Riley 2 wheel luggage. Two large wheels that d onto get damaged. The handle is on the outside of the bag for easier packing. And it doesnt get stuck on curbs or roll away on slopes.
Two-Wheel Luggage | Shop 2-Wheel Luggage & Carry-Ons
I'm a 2 wheeled luggage girl, and have this bag in the 2 wheel version that's not currently made, but this is a fantastic piece even in the spinner version! The expanding feature is priceless and the baseline fabric wears like iron. I love every sing...
Medium Expandable Spinner
Travel Accessories
Perfect to pack. Make sure your clothes are wrinkle free and ready for all of your travel adventures. It comes with a bag thwt makes it easy to pack without getting scratched.
Electrolux SnapSteam 1200W Handheld Steamer
Novelty travel tag with easy to secure snap privacy tab.
Ban.do Getaway Vegan Leather Suitcase Tag
I was on the hunt for the perfect simple luggage tags. These are a favorite with a buckle strap and snap closure for privacy.
Jagucho Leather Luggage Tags with Privacy Cover
If you want top of the line, durable packing cubes, look no further!
Packing Cubes | Shop Compression Travel Cubes
Grab a king size zipper pillowcase in your favorite color or pattern to toss in your suitcase. A silk pillowcase is an investment that will help both your hair and skin.
PILLOWCASES – Slip
The only silicone travel tubes to purchase. Others leak or are challenging to open. These have been my go-to to for years and even after trying others I come back to them.
humangear GoToob+ 3-Pack Large Refillable Bottles
UNIQUE local tours across the US
Skip the generic hop on hop off tours and learn about Boston up close. I've take several of their tours and they were all top notch! I look forward to taking more on my next visit.
Boston By Foot
If you want more than a generic celebrity focused tour of LA, the Real Tours of LA has a fantastic variety. I love the LA in a day tour!
The Real Los Angeles Tours
The Boston Public Library was one of my favorite places to visit in Boston. They offer guided tours and you learn so much about the art and architecture. It's a hidden gem.
Boston Public Library
The Massachusetts State house is architecturely incredible. They offer free tours! This is a really fun place to visit if youre in Boston. I learned more about US history than I did in school. They have a beautiful table that's in 13 sections for the...
State House Tours
Public Gardens across the USA
Perfect to visit every season. I love to go back several times from spring to fall! Something is always in bloom.
Lyndale Park Gardens - Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
A beautiful garden with hidden places to rest, all with the stunning Chicago skyline in sight. You can send a text to learn what the different plants are!
Home - Lurie Garden
An incredible hidden gem in small town Minnesota. Definitely worth the visit!
Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society | St. Cloud in Full Bloom
Minneapolis St Paul Events
The 2nd weekend in August each year, this is a mix of public art, food, and art to buy. Mark your calendars for August. You get to watch art being created in real time!
Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival
I've been going each December for years to enjoy this ever growing Christmas market. I love finding new ornaments each year from unique vendors.
European Christmas Market
My absolute favorite annual Minneapolis event, Doors Open! Explore the city as you never have before. It's the perfect event for history and architecture lovers.
Doors Open Minneapolis
The Gallaria floral experience is installed at Gallaria mall each March/April for a few weeks. It's a powerful display of flowers and creativity.
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Favorite Hotels
A fantastic hotel in Boston's Seaport District. I enjoyed the walkability of the area and proximity to public transportation.
Seaport Boston Hotel | Waterfront Views & Premier Event ...
The absolutely best hotel in Rochester, MN. It's connect to Mayo through the skyway/subway system. The hotel has a phenomenal executive lounge for Diamond Members. The pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room are a must visit!!
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area, Minnesota
My absolute favorite place to stay in Minneapolis. They have the perfect walkable location. Parking is underground in the IDS ramp and they have valet. I love the room service after a busy day.
The Marquette Hotel - A Luxury Downtown Minneapolis Hotel
Make sure to get a River view room. Allen P and Mark were amazing. Perfect location and beautiful views made this a great stay.
Chicago Luxury Riverfront Hotel | LondonHouse Chicago
Chicago
Looking to learn about the history of an area? Walking tours are the best! Especially by local architecture or history centers. CAC offers countless tours to learn about Chicago's incredible architecture.
Chicago Architecture Center
Love architecture and unique spaces? Dont just visit the Rookery, sign up for a tour. You can even see the library where Chciago's World Fair was planned.
The Rookery Tours | Frank Lloyd Wright Trust
This was one of my favorite Chicago walking tours. Grant Park is a significant place in Chicago and this tour explores the why and how. It's fun to learn about how parks and green places start.
Grant Park Secrets