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California Orange County

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.[...]

Italy

The Best Airbnbs in Florence: For Slow Mornings, Golden Light & Rooftop Views

February 11, 2026

Florence has a way of disarming you almost immediately — which is saying a lot coming f[...]

Italy

The Best Airbnbs in Rome: Top Vacation Rentals in Italy’s Eternal City

January 25, 2026

The Eternal City is truly a special place, and that's coming from someone who isn't the b[...]

Hotels Portugal

Where to Stay in Lisbon: A Guide to the City’s Most Charming Stays

December 12, 2025

Lisbon is a "bigger" city that somehow still moves slowly — gorgeous pastel-colored bui[...]

Hotels Spain

Where to Stay in Mallorca: The Dreamiest Hotels & Island Escapes

December 11, 2025

Mallorca is one of those places that completely steals your heart — warm, golden light,[...]

Hotels Pacific Northwest

Where to Stay in Portland, Oregon: The Best Hotels for a Stylish City Escape

December 10, 2025

Even though I grew up just across the river in Southwest Washington, Portland has always[...]

Hotels Spain

Where to Stay in Seville: Boutique Hotels Filled with Andalusian Charm

December 9, 2025

Seville is one of those cities that wraps you up immediately — orange blossoms, tiled c[...]

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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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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 → ✨🔗💛

#travel #boutiquetravel #boutiquehotels #europeantravel #ustravel
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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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#masseriagrieco #masseria #puglia #ostunicittàbianca
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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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