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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.[...]

Tips & Guides

Let the Map Decide: How I Use Google Flights to Plan a Spontaneous Trip Anywhere

January 20, 2026

If you’re a born wanderer like me, you probably go into full panic mode the moment no u[...]

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 Italy Puglia

The Most Luxurious Hotels in Puglia, Italy: 4 Iconic Stays Worth the Splurge

December 7, 2025

It's no secret that Puglia has completely stolen my heart — and honestly, it could take[...]

Hotels Italy

7 Boutique Hotels in Florence for a Dreamy Italian Getaway

December 3, 2025

Florence is one of those cities that lingers with you long after you leave. I’ve visite[...]

Italy Tips & Guides

Renting a Car & Driving in Italy: What to Know Before You Hit the Road

October 10, 2025

When it comes to traveling through Italy, I usually recommend taking trains. So much so t[...]

Hotels Italy

Where to Stay on the Amalfi Coast: The Best Hotels by Town

September 23, 2025

When most people picture the Amalfi Coast, they’re imagining Positano with colorful hou[...]

Hotels Italy

Our Stay at Hotel Buca di Bacco Positano

September 18, 2025

When we planned for a part of our honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast, we knew we wanted to sta[...]

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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
5 days ago
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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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