HOW TO PACK FOR VENICE : ALL SEASONS

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SPRING IN VENICE : A perfect time to visit with warm breezes and flowers in bloom. Be prepared for sudden changes in temperature, packing a few items to layer up. Also, rain is a definite possibility, so think about a waterproof jacket and shoes!  SUMMER IN VENICE : hot, hot, hot….so loose skirts and dresses, […]

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Packing : Spain in Spring

Anyone in desperate need of some sunshine and warm breezes? I was longing for some vitamin D and our early spring escape to the south of Spain was just what this girl needed. The small Spanish villages were booming with culture and of course, tasty tapas and refreshing sangria. We arrived in Malaga with hungry […]

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Florence Travel Guide

Florence very quickly became one of my favorite Italian cities with the quaint, old town feel and rich culture… and the food, of course, the food. STAY Grand Amore : gorgeous boutique hotel with specific attention to details… think macarons on your pillow! Palazzo Guadagni : such a steal for this location. also, love love love the […]

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Luggage Guide for Every Traveler

LUGGAGE GUIDE for every traveler | the belle abroad

Often the least exciting part of planning an amazing vacation is the packing process…figuring out what to take and where to put it all while also being practical about the type of travel you’re doing. Trust, trying to wheel a huge luggage case through cobblestone Venetian streets is not fun. Sometimes a backpack is the […]

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Yachting 101

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I laugh as I title it that…because I don’t know the first thing about yachting, or truthfully where to begin advising you on the process! But I do know that I have found the most efficient, easy peasy, way to book your yacht adventures…with Simon and Peter at Helm. Seriously, they take the stress and endless […]

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