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The TWA Hotel at JFK

Want to full immerse yourself in the 1960’s lifestyle? The TWA Hotel is a must for this, from the minute you come within view of the historic terminal. From the decor, to the music, to the experiences, this was our most favorite hotel experience of all time.

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Exploring Venice, Italy

Imagine stepping off the train or plane and heading to your hotel on a water taxi, then dropping your luggage off to head to St. Mark’s Square and sip on coffee at Florian Cafe. These are just some of the iconic things to do in Venice!

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Exploring Florence, Italy

We were in Florence a week and we still don’t feel like we saw it all. It’s the birthplace of so much history and art, the epicenter for powerful families, and a place so well preserved in time that you don’t know whether you’ve time traveled. And… don’t get us started on the food scene and fashion houses galore!

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Exploring Siena, Italy

Siena was one of those unexpected medieval Tuscan towns that is so well-preserved, you feel like a time traveler. It’d worth a day trip, so put it on your list!

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Exploring Girona, Spain

Girona is one of those Medieval towns you see a lot in movies (or in this case, GoT) and you can’t believe it’s real. There wasn’t an alleyway we didn’t wander down and a stair we didn’t climb.

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Exploring Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg is one of those cities worth seeing once. Once a heavily war-torn area is now shifting to a younger, vibrant feel with some great things to see and do. While you only need two days to see it all, make sure to put it on your list. Also, use it as a “base” location to take day trips to other parts of the country, such as Bremen and Lübeck.

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Exploring San Diego, CA

The San Diego area is filled with so many experiences that you need a few weeks to properly do it all!

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The Michigan Bucket List

Michigan is teeming with so much to explore! Whether you want to immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of Detroit, or relax by the beach in Mackinac Island, there’s definitely something for everyone during every season!

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The Georgia Bucket List

Georgia is rich with over 200 years of haunting history, miles of beaches, southern food experiences, and so much more. Check out our bucket list of places to explore!

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The Florida Bucket List

From partying in the city of Miami, to relaxing on the beach Hemingway style in Key West, to rubbing elbows with the well-to-do in Palm Beach, Florida has it all.

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Exploring New York City

Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Dylan’s Candy Bar, a movie, the theater, lots of great restaurants, and a whole lotta sightseeing - everything NYC is about!

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