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Lauren Belzer

Hotels

The Boutique Hotels on My 2026 Bucket List

If you’ve explored my blog, you’ll know that boutique hotels are the key to my heart. I love the way[...]

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Italy, Tips & Guides

A Guide to Train Travel in Italy

When you picture traveling through Italy, you might think of winding coastal drives, Vespa rides, or roa[...]

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Hotels

The Best Boutique Hotels Around the World (And Why They Belong on Your Bucket List)

I may be biased, but after years of traveling, I truly believe I’ve stayed at some of the best boutiqu[...]

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Italy, Puglia

Ostuni Travel Guide: Exploring the White City of Puglia

Perched on a hilltop in southern Italy’s Puglia region, Ostuni is known as La Città Bianca — the Wh[...]

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Italy

Our 12-Day Italian Honeymoon Itinerary

When Max and I sat down to plan our honeymoon, we were overwhelmed by themany incredible destination opt[...]

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Newport Beach Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore in California’s Chic Coastal City

March 3, 2026

Newport Beach is where polished coastal luxury meets classic California beach culture —[...]

California Food & Drink Orange County

The Best Restaurants in Laguna Beach for Views, Vibes & Good Food

February 22, 2026

If there's one place in Orange County that never gets old, it's Laguna Beach. There's som[...]

Italy

Florence, Italy Travel Guide: What to See, Where to Stay & Why It Might Be Italy’s Most Beautiful City

February 17, 2026

Florence has held a piece of my heart since the first time I set foot in it back in 2019.[...]

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Beautifully written and spot on info. I can’t say enough good things about our trip to Puglia. Thank you for the introduction. I think I would follow you anywhere!
— Sherry W.
I've used so many of your recommendations, and they never miss. The food picks are always amazing and the places to stay are some of the best experiences with incredible hospitality. You make exploring new places feel approachable and exciting. I can't wait to see where you take us next!
— Perri B.
Every time I read one of your posts, I am instantly starving and ready to pack a bag! The food and travel recs never miss. I'm beyond excited to try some new spots in Orange County. I don't even bother Googling anymore, I just follow your lead!
— Jordan A.
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Lovely to meet you — I’m Lauren. Few things bring me more joy than discovering new places, tasting something unforgettable, and soaking in the beauty of the world around me. I hope you’ll join me in the pursuit of a life well-lived.

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OC, you never disappoint. ✨🌊🍊

PS. my Newport Beach guide is here !!! where to stay in Newport Beach (@bayshoresnewport 👀✨) where to eat (@fableandspirit is a non-negotiable), what to do & how to make the most of a weekend here.

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OC, you never disappoint. ✨🌊🍊 PS. my Newport Beach guide is here !!! where to stay in Newport Beach (@bayshoresnewport 👀✨) where to eat (@fableandspirit is a non-negotiable), what to do & how to make the most of a weekend here. 🔗 you know where to find it!🫶🏼 #orangecounty #newportbeachca #newportbeach #californiatravel #onlyinsoutherncalifornia
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there’s something about standing beneath one of the seven wonders of the world at sunset … ✨👀🌅

#rome #colosseo #romancolosseum #italy #europeantravel
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there’s something about standing beneath one of the seven wonders of the world at sunset … ✨👀🌅 #rome #colosseo #romancolosseum #italy #europeantravel
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who am i trying to impress?👀✨

the younger version of me who thought traveling to dreamy destinations was something other people did. the girl who would have been thrilled just to go to some of these places once. who wouldn’t have imagined visiting some of the places she has (some multiple times) …

… the girl who made the dream of an Italian wedding a lived reality.

i’ve wandered Rome more than once, sat on the rocky beaches of Mallorca in the late summer sun, admired places up close that that i used to pin on Pinterest like they weren’t even real ...

& yes i share it all. the hotels. the research. the lessons. the mistakes. the magic. ✨ i share the stories because they matter to me — and because maybe they’ll matter to you, too. 🫶🏼

stories & guides to dreamy destinations in the U.S. & beyond on laurenbelz.com → ✨🔗💛

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who am i trying to impress?👀✨ the younger version of me who thought traveling to dreamy destinations was something other people did. the girl who would have been thrilled just to go to some of these places once. who wouldn’t have imagined visiting some of the places she has (some multiple times) … … the girl who made the dream of an Italian wedding a lived reality. i’ve wandered Rome more than once, sat on the rocky beaches of Mallorca in the late summer sun, admired places up close that that i used to pin on Pinterest like they weren’t even real ... & yes i share it all. the hotels. the research. the lessons. the mistakes. the magic. ✨ i share the stories because they matter to me — and because maybe they’ll matter to you, too. 🫶🏼 stories & guides to dreamy destinations in the U.S. & beyond on laurenbelz.com → ✨🔗💛 #travel #boutiquetravel #boutiquehotels #europeantravel #ustravel
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a place where time stood still & golden sunsets lingered.✨🇮🇹☀️

📍 @masseriagrieco was a dream come true for our destination wedding, truly a place i find myself escaping to in my dreams. the golden light, the olive trees, the centuries-old stone. there’s something subtly cinematic about life in Puglia that keeps drawing me back in. i can’t wait to return, next time as a guest of the masseria, someday soon!

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a place where time stood still & golden sunsets lingered.✨🇮🇹☀️ 📍 @masseriagrieco was a dream come true for our destination wedding, truly a place i find myself escaping to in my dreams. the golden light, the olive trees, the centuries-old stone. there’s something subtly cinematic about life in Puglia that keeps drawing me back in. i can’t wait to return, next time as a guest of the masseria, someday soon! • • • #masseriagrieco #masseria #puglia #ostunicittàbianca
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@alaskaair out of @pdxairport in the wintertime will always be a treat — especially when you get stunning views like these of Mt. Hood. ✨✈️🏔️❄️

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@alaskaair out of @pdxairport in the wintertime will always be a treat — especially when you get stunning views like these of Mt. Hood. ✨✈️🏔️❄️ • • PDX airport | pacific northwest | alaska airlines | winter travel
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