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Luxury villas, curated guides, and retreats worth taking time off for.

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A mesh net bag, sunglasses, a striped towel, sunscreen, and a small bottle of lotion are placed on a concrete ledge beside clear water.
Sunset over the ocean with clouds in the sky and a wooden structure on the right reflected in the water.
A photo of a corner of a building with a pink wall and green plants in a planter, under a clear blue sky, with sunlight casting a shadow.

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A view of a garden patio with a wooden chair, surrounded by large green palm leaves and flowering bushes with pink blossoms, under a clear blue sky.

STORIES

Two women sitting under a large beach umbrella on a sandy beach, with a modern house on a hillside in the background.

CONTENT CREATION

Three women on a boat, enjoying the ocean view; one in a green bikini top, another in a black swimsuit with a black cap, and a third partially visible in a striped swimsuit, with people relaxing and holding drinks.

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Steal my favorites. Every destination I've explored, mapped out and ready to use. I’ve spent so much money traveling to all of these places, use my knowledge so it’s worth it!!

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Featured Stays

The villas and properties worth traveling for. See all stays →

Sunlight casts shadows on a textured pink wall above a beige sectional sofa with decorative pillows, in a warm-toned living room with wooden side tables and a round woven rug.
Poolside scene with lounge chairs and umbrellas near the beach, with a palm tree and ocean in the background.

CASA MELMAR

CASA ENTREMUROS

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, MEXICO

TRONCONES, MEXICO

A tropical resort with a wooden A-frame house, a swimming pool, palm trees, and people relaxing by the poolside.
A backyard pool scene with blue water, surrounded by lush green trees and plants including palm trees, with a clear blue sky above. There are pool floats, a lounge chair, and decorative stonework in the area.

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CASTLE BRISE BÊCHE

CRÉPY-EN-VALOIS, FRANCE

EL PAREDÓN, GUATEMALA

For travelers who are overwhelmed by the details. For villas and hotels that are looking to connect with guests. For anyone who wants to join a retreat that they don’t have to plan.

Two blue fabric bags hanging on wooden hooks against a pink wall.
Open sliding glass door leading into a bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a ceiling fan, surrounded by green plants and sunlight.
A modern two-story house with large windows and a thatched roof, featuring a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs with umbrellas, an outdoor seating area with cushions, and lush greenery in a tropical landscape.

Casa Entremuros

A stunning beachfront property in Puerto Escondido, Mexico

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STORIES
What to Pack for Puerto Escondido (& What You Can Leave At Home)
What to Pack for Puerto Escondido (& What You Can Leave At Home)

Everything I pack for Puerto Escondido after years as a standby-flying, carry-on-only traveler and what I leave behind :)

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Where to Eat and Drink in Puerto Escondido (My Favorites So Far)
Where to Eat and Drink in Puerto Escondido (My Favorites So Far)

All of my fave restaurants, cafes, and bars in Puerto Escondido. Will update this as I keep going back!

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Where to Stay in Puerto Escondido (When You’ve Aged Out of Backpacking)
Where to Stay in Puerto Escondido (When You’ve Aged Out of Backpacking)

I've been to Puerto Escondido five times in the past two years, stayed in nearly every neighborhood, and spent way too much on villas and hotels. Take it from me, a 35-year old with a new knee pain, these are the best places to stay.

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Where to Stay in Glasgow, Scotland
Where to Stay in Glasgow, Scotland

Traveling to Glasgow for the first time? We stayed four weeks; here’s my guide to where to stay in the West End, City Centre, and Southside with neighborhood picks for first-timers, families, business trips, and longer stays.

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Vacation Stories

When I’m not traveling sometimes I have the bandwidth to actually write about the things I’ve done instead of making little videos. I love writing more anyway — check these out. I hope they’re helpful!

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A backyard swimming pool surrounded by lush green trees and plants, with palm trees near the pool, a lounge chair, and floating rings on the water on a sunny day.