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UPDATED: PALM BEACH, FL. TRAVEL GUIDE

Carlyle Thornton April 6, 2023

This past week Ryan and I took a long weekend trip to Palm Beach, Florida. This is seriously one of my very favorite places to travel and has been for as long as I can remember. Palm beach is so unbelievably beautiful and there is so much to do. If youโ€™re traveling to the area, here are all my top recsโ€ฆ

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In Travel Tags Travel, Travel Guide, Palm Beach, Florida, West Palm Beach
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SAVANNAH GETAWAY WITH THE JW MARRIOTT PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT

Carlyle Thornton April 18, 2022

I recently visited Savannah, Georgia for the very first time and it was truly one of my favorite getaways! If youโ€™re planning a trip to Savannah, I highly recommend staying at either the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District or any of the other Kessler Collection hotels in the area! In this post Iโ€™m going to share more about my experience staying at the JW Marriott and all about this unique propertyโ€ฆ

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26TH BIRTHDAY TRIP TO ASPEN, COLORADO

Carlyle Thornton February 7, 2022

I truly canโ€™t imagine a more breathtaking place to ring in 26. This trip to Aspen was such a dream and I always love creating these travel recaps because I get to re-live every memory captured. Iโ€™ve listed all of my Aspen, Colorado recommendations on this post and linked outfit details beneath each photoโ€ฆ

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NASHVILLE BESTIE TRIP WITH THE AC HOTEL BRENTWOOD

Carlyle Thornton October 5, 2021

Iโ€™ve visited Nashville, Tennessee more times than I can count and itโ€™s truly such a special place! I always have the best time and leave with so many great memories, but I will say - Thereโ€™s nothing quite like a Nashville trip with your bestieโ€ฆ

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EXPERIENCING MARYLAND WITH THE GRADUATE ANNAPOLIS

Carlyle Thornton October 5, 2021

Iโ€™ve loved The Graduate Hotels ever since I was in college at The University of Mississippi. We had a Graduate Hotel location in Oxford and it was always one of my favorite spots. My friends and I would always visit the rooftop for cocktails and study for exams in their cute coffee cafe. The second you walk in the front doors of The Graduate Hotels you can immediately tell that every single detail was carefully curated and selected specifically for the particular locationโ€ฆ

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TRAVEL GUIDE: COSTA RICA

Carlyle Thornton June 17, 2021

Costa Rica was a total d r e a m of a trip and it was even more special that I got to experience it with my family. We took the trip to celebrate my sisters 21st birthday, but really we all just needed an excuse for a getawayโ€ฆ

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In Travel Tags Costa Rica, Travel Guide, Four Seasons, Peninsula Papagayo, Travel
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TRAVEL GUIDE: CASHIERS & HIGHLANDS, NC

Carlyle Thornton May 18, 2021

I canโ€™t explain it but I swear as Iโ€™m approaching Cashiers in my car, I always feel as if my heart could literally burst out of my chest. Itโ€™s 100% my happy place and Iโ€™m so excited to share this travel guide with you all! I feel like I finally know the area well enough and have visited enough times to confidently know all the best spotsโ€ฆ

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A GUIDE TO WINTER PARK, COLORADO: SPRING SKIING AT ITS FINEST

Carlyle Thornton April 20, 2021

In early April a few of my girlfriends and I took a trip out West to Spring ski! I was actually fortunate enough to grow up skiing and have had the opportunity to ski at many different resorts around Colorado. All that to say, it was my very first time skiing Winter Park and itโ€™s definitely not one to missโ€ฆ

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MEXICO TRAVEL GUIDE: THE GRAND AT MOON PALACE

Carlyle Thornton April 2, 2021

Here you can find a detailed travel guide from my recent trip to Cancun, Mexico. In addition, an honest resort review of our stay at The Grand at Moon Palace. Learn more about where we ate + drank, what we did and what I wore in Mexico. Plus you can see all of the beautiful photos from the vacation in one placeโ€ฆ

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ASPEN & TELLURIDE, COLORADO TRAVEL GUIDE

Carlyle Thornton November 6, 2020

I recently returned from a girls trip to Aspen & Telluride, Colorado. Both destinations were stunning and I canโ€™t wait to go back again soon. The beauty of Colorado is indescribable and I truly canโ€™t explain the magic we experienced in words. Just know that I HIGHLY recommend visiting and making the trip out Westโ€ฆ

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STOWE & WOODSTOCK VERMONT LEAF PEEPING TRAVEL GUIDE

Carlyle Thornton September 29, 2020

My aunt, nana and I just returned from a long weekend trip to Vermont. It was absolutely magical to say the least and words canโ€™t even describe the beauty I experienced in just a few short days. For me, it was absolutely one of those awe-inspiring places where you look around and are just simply stunned by the beauty of Godโ€™s creationโ€ฆ

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A GUIDE TO NEW YORK AT CHRISTMAS

Carlyle Thornton December 22, 2019

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Last week my sisters, mom, and I took a bucket list trip to New York City. There is truly nothing that beats the seasonal magic of New York at Christmas time. If you havenโ€™t visited the city during the month of December I highly encourage it- Our visit got me in the Christmas spirit thatโ€™s for sure!! We were only there for four days but tried our best to hit all of the hot spots. Today I wanted to share where we ate, what we did, and what I wore in NYC. Iโ€™ve linked all of my outfits below each image! Keep scrolling for all the highlights. :)

WHERE WE STAYED:

  • The Conrad Hotel Midtown

WHERE WE ATE:

  • Rolfโ€™s German Restaurant

    • This German restaurant located in Gramercy Park is decked out in lights and decor for the holidays. This is definitely a MUST if you visit the city in December.

  • Ralphโ€™s Coffee

    • Ralph Laurenโ€™s best kept secret! Located on the second floor of Ralph Lauren, Ralphโ€™s Coffee is filled with beautiful marble tabletops and delicious coffee.

  • The Polo Bar

    • Make reservations a month or more in advance. This is super hard to get into but is so worth it. The restaurant is owned by Ralph Lauren and you must try the burger, shrimp cocktail, and ice cream sundae.

  • Sarabethโ€™s

    • One of my favorite places to eat in New York. We stopped here for lunch but they also have an amazing brunch!

  • Palm Court at The Plaza

    • We had afternoon tea at The Plaza Hotel and it was definitely a check off of my personal bucket list!

  • Balthazar

    • We went here for brunch on our last day and it was delicious- A New York staple.

  • Serra by Birreria Seasonal Rooftop Restaurant at Eataly

    • This restaurant transforms into a scene of greenery and lights galore during the Holiday season and is truly magical. Be sure to try the truffle risotto, charcuterie board, and spiced cider!

  • TAO Downtown

    • A super fun Asian fusion restaurant with a โ€œclubbyโ€ vibe

  • Saju Bistro

    • Walking distance from Times Square making it the perfect spot for a quick bite to eat between broadway shows. We ate here between Harry Potter part 1 and 2.

WHAT WE DID:

  • Saw The Radio City Rockettes

  • Harry Potter & The Cursed Child on Broadway

  • Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree + Skating Rink

  • Saks Fifth Ave. Light Display (the theme this year is Frozen 2)

  • Fifth Avenue Holiday Window Displays

  • Afternoon Tea at The Plaza Hotel

  • Top of the Rock NYC

  • Walk The Brooklyn Bridge

  • Bryant Park

  • Christmas at The Plaza

  • Cartier Store

  • Igloo Rooftop Bar

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EXPLORING MAINE WITH INNS ALONG THE COAST

Carlyle Thornton November 7, 2019

Itโ€™s finally here- The LONG AWAITED review of our tour along the coast of Maine with Inns Along the Coast. I traveled to Maine this past October with my best friend and fellow blogger, Madison Freeman. We flew into Portland, rented a car, drove to a different town each day, and stayed at a new Inn every night for an entire week. On this post Iโ€™ve outlined each day of our trip, where we stayed, where we ate + drank, and what we didโ€ฆ

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DAY TRIP TO KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE

Carlyle Thornton October 20, 2019

Made it to Maine today with one of my best friends, Madison! We are here with Inns Along the Coast and over the next week we will be traveling along the coast of Maine experiencing a few of their inns and all that Maine has to offer!! We started our journey in the quaint, coastal town of Kennebunkport, Maineโ€ฆ

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AUGUSTA, GA BLOGGER TRIP RECAP

Carlyle Thornton July 23, 2019

Hereโ€™s a quick recap of where we stayed, where we ate + drank and what we did in Augusta, Georgia a few weekends backโ€ฆ

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A WEEKEND GUIDE TO DOWNTOWN HUNTSVILLE, AL

Carlyle Thornton June 30, 2019

A couple weekends back my girlfriend Rachel and I had the opportunity to visit Huntsville, AL for the very first time! I honestly canโ€™t believe I havenโ€™t traveled there prior because itโ€™s such a quick drive from Birminghamโ€ฆ

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WEEKEND TRIP TO PALM BEACH + MIAMI, FLORIDA

Carlyle Thornton April 23, 2019

Two weeks ago Preston and I took a long weekend trip to Palm Beach and then a day trip to Miami. This is seriously one of my very favorite places to travel and has been for as long as I can remember. Palm beach is so unbelievably beautiful and there is so much to doโ€ฆ

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GRAND BOHEMIAN HOTEL MOUNTAIN BROOK | WEEKEND 'STAYCATION'

Carlyle Thornton March 11, 2019

Happy Monday, friends! This past weekend I had the opportunity to โ€œget awayโ€ in my very own city and experience my very first staycation. When The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook, AL invited my two girlfriends and I to visit their beautiful hotel, we definitely couldnโ€™t pass up the opportunityโ€ฆ

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TRAVEL GUIDE | JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING

Carlyle Thornton February 27, 2019

On Tuesday night I returned from the most amazing vacation to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This trip was such a special one because I got to travel alone with my daddy. Being that Iโ€™m one of three girls, alone time is usually very rare, especially when it comes to travelingโ€ฆ

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TRAVEL GUIDE | WHISTLER, CANADA

Carlyle Thornton December 28, 2018

We just got back from a week in Whistler, Canada and it was the BEST time. Talk about a winter wonderland, Whistler is truly magical this time of yearโ€ฆ

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Carlyle Thornton is a fashion + lifestyle blogger born & raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She created this blog in the fall of 2017 as a creative outlet to share with you all things that inspire her. Her goal is to help others cut a few corners and to simply make life easier by sharing the latest trends, great products, home decor inspo, travel guides, life-hacks & more!

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