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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[...]

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[...]

California Hotels

Where to Stay in Palm Springs: 3 Luxury Hotels Worth Knowing About

December 6, 2025

I’ve never really considered myself a “desert girl,” but my 29th birthday stay at L[...]

Hotels Orange County

The Best Hotels in Laguna Beach: Boutique Stays, Coastal Luxury & Hidden Gems

December 5, 2025

Laguna Beach is one of those places that never really loses its luster — even when you[...]

Hotels Napa Valley

Where to Stay in Napa Valley: The Best Hotels for a Wine Country Escape

December 4, 2025

Napa Valley has become like a third home to me over the years, outside of Orange County,[...]

Food & Drink Orange County

The Best Coffee Shops & Cafés in Orange County

October 30, 2025

I haven’t always been a coffee connoisseur. I used to run on what I call pure Lauren en[...]

California Hotels Orange County

Where to Stay in Newport Beach: Modern Luxury Meets Coastal Style

October 27, 2025

Newport Beach has always felt like the sleek yet simple side of coastal California — wh[...]

Food & Drink Orange County

12 Italian Restaurants to Try in Orange County

October 8, 2025

One of the best parts about our 17.5-month engagement period was hands-down the "countdow[...]

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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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