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Uniworld Paris to Paris River Cruise Recap
Hey everyone, today I’m finally sharing my Uniworld Paris to Paris River Cruise Recap. Blake and I went on our first river boat cruise through Paris and Normandy this past October on the B ship, which is one of Uniworld’s newly renovated ships. We had an absolute blast exploring Paris, Rouen, Versailles and more with our U hosts. What are U hosts? They’re two fun and knowledgable hosts that work with U by Uniworld to guide the guests through all the cities they explore on the cruise, which is super ideal when you’re visiting new places in a foreign country. This was our first time to Paris so we were clueless and really enjoyed having guides to ensure that we had the best experience.
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Jenn’s Outfit: Alo Airbrush Tech Lift High Waist Capris | Out From Under Cropped Hoodie Sweatshirt | APL Sneakers | Adidas Hat |Mark & Graham spinner set
Blake’s Outfit: Grey Traveler Jeans | Vintage Soft Pullover Hoodie |Men’s adidas Originals Stan Smith Casual Shoes |Mark & Graham spinner set
On our first day in Paris, we boarded the B ship and ate dinner in the dining room before our hosts took us to see the Eiffel Tower at night. The boat was docked near Tour Eiffel so we all just walked together in group. There were only about 70 guests on board so all of our tours were very small and intimate, which we really liked because it made all of our tours and excursions more enjoyable.
The U hosts knew all the best spots to view the Eiffel Tower as well all of the history behind it. Since it was our first time ever seeing the Eiffel Tower, it was magical getting to see it all lit up and twinkling at night. It was definitely a moment I’ll never forget.
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Jenn’s outfit: Tularosa Sari Wrap Sweater in Tan | Free People High A-Line Faux Leather Miniskirt (also available here) | Hat Attack Wool Beret in Burgundy | Emma Booties |
Blake’s Outfit: Jeremy Fashion Boots Goodfellow & Co Tan | Grey Traveler Jeans | Bomber Jacket
On Day 2, we sailed to Conflans-Sainte-Honorine to tour the Palace of Versailles. The excursion was included with the cruise package and came with a guided walking tour, which was so nice because Versailles is so overwhelming that I wouldn’t have even known where to start.
The photo below was taken right outside of Marie Antoinette’s hamlet.
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The food on the B Ship was excellent and came with 14 meals. We ate a delicious breakfast or brunch every morning on the boat and then we always ate somewhere in town for lunch. Dinner was served every night on the ship and we always looked forward to it because they offered such a wide selection plus dessert.
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On day 3 we docked at Rouen, which was our favorite stop next to Paris. It was a cool city with a beautiful cathedral and plenty of shopping and restaurants. We even did a mini bar crawl the night before we left.
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On Day 4, we visited the cliffs of Étretat, which was so beautiful. We even climbed all the way to the top. It was kind of a long walk, but totally worth it! After taking in the beautiful views, we headed to Honfleur for lunch and some more site seeing. Honfleur was the mostly darling little fishermen’s town, and I actually wish we would have had more time there because it was so cute. For lunch we tried their signature mussels dish and it was pretty good considering that I rarely ever eat mussels.
We would have no clue where to go in Honfleur without our U hosts. They were so helpful when it came to less touristy places.
On day 5, we took it easy in Vernon and only ventured off for a little while before coming back to the boat to just relax and enjoy the deck before cruising back to Paris. The newly renovated U by Uniworld B ship has a full service bar and plenty of cool spots to just hang out. So that’s exactly what we did.
On day 6, we returned to Paris and hit the ground running! Literally though (see photo above). We kicked off our first day back in Paris with a delicious Parisian food tour that we set up through U by Uniworld.
The food tour was led by a local Parisian and he took us to specialty food shops in Montmartre to pick out each item of food. We went to a bakery for fresh baguettes, a pastry shop for croissants, a local cafe for truffle and so on. Then we carried everything to a cute boutique hotel and feasted in their courtyard. We felt so cool and french and everything tasted fresh and delicious!
Outfit: Emerald Velvet Gown | Eartha Kit Mini Top Handle Bag | Yaro Block Heel Sandal
Jewelry: Bracha Athens Coin Pendant Necklace | Catalina Hinge Cuff | Catalina Hinge Bangle| Byzantine Demi Hinge Cuff & Link Bracelet c/o Julie Vos
On day 7, we visited the stunning Palais Garnier opera house and Galeries Lafayette for some shopping. We even walked to the top of Galeries Lafayette to enjoy the beautiful rooftop views.
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outfit: Something Navy Slouchy Narrow Lapel Blazer | The Racer White | Dark Grey Jeans | Krewe Sunglasses
We celebrated our last night with U by Uniworld at the world famous Moulin Rouge’s Lady Marmalade show. The show was fabulous and I high recommend it. It was so fun getting all dressed to visit Moulin Rouge and thankful a bus transported us so we didn’t have to walk in heels!
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We couldn’t leave Paris without snapping some beautiful photos in front of the iconic Eiffel tower at dawn before it was flooded with tourists.
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Palm Beach Travel Guide
Hey everyone, as promised I’m sharing my Palm Beach travel guide with you today. I actually visited Palm Beach in 2017 and loved it so much that I promised myself I would return again. Last time I stayed at the Brazilian Court Hotel, which you can see here—>Palm Beach Travel Review
This past visit, I stayed at The Colony Hotel and it was the most darling hotel with palm print wall paper that lined the hallways and the cutest retro pool area with striped umbrellas. I also love that it’s just around the corner from the beach and Worth Avenue so we were able to walk or bike almost everywhere with the exception of visited West Palm Beach.
Outfit: Floral Ruffle Dress (also here) | Bracelets c/o Julie Vos |
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Things to do:
Shop till you drop! | While I would love to blow all of my money shopping on Worth Avenue, I decided to do some window shopping instead and then took an uber over to Garden’s Mall for a wider variety of stores. That mall has practically every store you could wish for that we don’t have back at home in Louisiana.
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Get a massage at Kaffe’s Garden Spa | I got the Pink Himalayan Salt Foot Soak followed by a pink salt stone massage and it was by far the best massage I have ever gotten. The warm stones make such huge difference in the overall experience.
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Rent some cruisers | The Colony Hotel offers their guests complimentary bike rentals!
Downtown West Palm Beach Food Tour | We loved walking around downtown West Palm Beach and getting a little history while hitting up some of the most delicious restaurants in town. My favorite spot was probably The Blind Monk and Canache Bakery Cafe. Their key lime pies were amazing.
Where to snack & dine:
Loic Bakery | Be sure to order the pistachio and raspberry croissants. Those were my faves and they’re freshly baked in house!
Pizza Girls | If you’re in the mood for some authentic Brooklyn style pizza, this place comes highly recommended! You can even order by the slice if you’re just looking for a snack. I loved the Veggie pizza!
Grease Burger Bar
The Restaurant | We ate at “The Restaurant” at the Colony Hotel for breakfast, lunch and dinner our stay and every meal was even more delicious than the last. I especially enjoyed the Huevos Rancheros I also love that the fact that they have live music during dinner.
Ta-Boo | Stop for lunch at Ta-Boo in between window shopping on Worth Avenue. We ordered the nachos, fish tacos and fries. Window shopping can be quite exhausting! 😉
Pizza al Fresco | I learned about this place during my first visit to Palm Beach and we liked it so much that we actually ate here twice during this past trip. I highly recommend the Messicana pizza. This is perfect place to dine outside because they have the cutest outdoor courtyard complete with café lights and umbrella covered tables.
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Sant Ambroeus | I had lunch with Beth from Palm Beach Lately here last year and I love colorful and quaint it was. You must try their flowerless chocolate cake with gelato.
Buccan | I ate at Buccan last year when I visited and it was my favorite restaurant in PBI right next Imoto. Oh and it’s “literally” located right next to Imoto, but I’ll tell you about that place in a minute! I don’t know about you, but anytime I see fresh tuna on a menu, I order it. So we started off with the tuna crisps and squash blossoms and then followed that with some short rib empanadas. As much as we wanted to order more dishes, our appetites just wouldn’t allow it so we settled for some freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and espresso!
Imoto | This is another restaurant repeat for me because we ate here last time I visited, but it was so good that I had to go back. You must order the tuna appetizer and the banana beignets for dessert!
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Outfit: Yumi Kim Pretty Woman Dress (I love this yellow print too)| Nude Ankle Strap Heels | Circle Bag c/o Poppy and Sage | Bracelets c/o Julie Vos
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Outfit: White Button Down Dress | Nude Ankle Strap Heels (also available here) | Straw Circle Tote (also available here)
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Outfit: Call Back Romper — wearing sz S | Crossbody Clutch | CoCo High Heel Knot Slides
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Thank you to Palm Beaches FL & The Colony Hotel for hosting me.
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Nantucket Travel Review
Hey everyone, today I’m finally sharing my Nantucket travel review from recent stay at the White Elephant Hotel with Lilly Pulitzer and some fellow bloggers. We stayed at the gorgeous White Elephant hotel on Easton Street overlooking the bay and I must say it is one of the chicest hotels I’ve ever visited. Everything was so beautiful on the property that it almost didn’t even seem real. It was my first time visiting Nantucket, but believe me when I say that it will not be my last!
Scroll through this post for my top Nantucket recommendations and to see photos from our trip as well as our Lily Pulitzer outfit details.
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Wearing the Melody Maxi Dress and St. Bart’s Cork Clutch by Lilly Pulitzer.
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Where to Dine:
TOPPER’S – Breakfast, lunch and dinner. One of the nation’s most acclaimed restaurants and a favorite foodie destination set alongside the waters of Nantucket Bay | We ate at Toppers on the last night of our stay and we the most beautiful sunset view while we enjoyed the most delicious dishes.
Brant Point Grill – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner harbor side dining | We ate here every morning for breakfast as well as couple of other meals. Great service, food and views! Be sure to order the lobster and and fish tacos!
Galley Beach – located near town, beautiful sunsets, chic spot for cocktails with fire pits and a beautiful lounge area | If you love the feeling of your toes in the sand while enjoying a cocktail or glass of wine while watching the sun go down before dinner, this is the post for you! Plus it was absolutely delicious from the appetizers and salad to the entrees and dessert!
Chic Dinner spots in town – Nautilus, Proprietors & Prime
Wearing the Lana Skort Romper
Where to Lunch:
Something Natural | This was among my favorite lunch spots in Nantucket because I live for tasty sandwiches on homemade bread served with chips and freshly baked cookies! That is like my ideal lunch. Plus you get to eat on picnic tables outside!
Cru – Chic oyster bar located at the Nantucket Boat Basin
Where to Snack:
The Juice Bar | I would go to the Juice Bar every day if I could for their homemade waffles cones and unique ice cream flavors.
Where to get your drink on:
Slip 14 – Great spot for cocktails, dockside beers and fish tacos at the Nantucket Boat Basin
Gazebo – Great spot to grab a mudslide in the heart of the action at the Nantucket Boat Basin
Cisco Brewers – Brewery, Distillery and Winery all in one at a fun picnic setting with live music daily and food trucks
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Fun Activities:
Take a boat ride! We went on a boat ride on our very first day because it was the best way to see the entire island. We had so much fun listing to music while enjoying snacks, drinks and….yep, you guessed it, LOBSTER ROLLS!
Grab a bike and go cruise around town! We loved riding around town and looking at all of the beautiful homes and even made a stop at Steps Beach, which was absolutely gorgeous. Oh and you know we stopped for lunch, which was my favorite part! We stopped at Something Natural for sanwhiches and cookies and outside on picnic tables. It was so perfect that it was like a day out of storybook.
Where To Shop:
Lilly Pulitzer | We wore Lilly Pulitzer the whole trip and got so many compliments on our colorful outfits.
Skinny Dip
Southern Tide
Perch
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Outfit: Fiesta One Piece Swimsuit | Parker Vintage Cutoff Short | Heart Sunglasses | Cristina Gold Statement Earrings
Extra Info:
o Starting June 24 guests of any hotel on Nantucket can take The Wauwinet Lady to The Wauwinet for lunch, dinner or brunch. The 45 minute boat ride to the hotel is free when dining at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet. Pretty amazing experience because every other harbor cruise around town is at least $40 per person.
o Family Amenities: Cribs, Strollers, Radio Flyer Wagons, Bottle Warmers, beach chairs/coolers/towels/beach chairs, pool toys, Elephant shaped chairs and more are all complimentary for families to enjoy at the White Elephant Village and White Elephant. We do not charge resort fees at any of our hotels and all of these family amenities are included in the rate.
o White Elephant, Wauwinet, White Elephant Village all offer morning coffee and pastries, afternoon port and cheese, complimentary bicycles and more for zero resort fees. White Elephant and White Elephant Village have a gym, and the White Elephant Village has pool access all included in the rate.
o Guests who book the White Elephant Village 3 Bedroom Residences or the White Elephant Downtown Luxury Lofts (we have 2) enjoy exclusive access to a BMW during their stay. No additional fees.
o The Barton & Gray Hinckley is a luxurious way to enjoy a cruise on the harbor. Guests can arrange for a picnic from Brant Point Grill to take on the boat. Through the White Elephant’s partnership with the mariner club, guests of all Nantucket Island Resorts’ hotels can go out on these boats.
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Travel Style: High Rise Slim Jeans + Tie-Front Top
Hey everyone, I hope you all had a nice weekend. I just landed in Palm Beach for the week and can’t wait to share my trip review with you. Until then, I thought I’d share my travel outfit with you since I just picked up these new pieces from Abercrombie’s latest arrivals. I bought quite a few tops and pairs of jeans from Abercrombie because everything was 25% OFF and all jeans were 50% OFF! I got two versions of this tie-front top and plenty of high rise slim jeans. They always have the best selection of jeans for petite people like myself because they offer a “short” option! Y’all have no idea how much I love buying jeans that I don’t have to hem. I am only about 5 ft so I alter pretty much everything, which can be a pain sometimes so Abercrombie is always one of my go-to stores when it comes purchasing new jeans for the fall.
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Outfit: High Rise Slim Jeans | Tie-Front Dolman Top | Logo Twill Cap |
I love the distressing details on this pair of high rise slim jeans. I also how they’re stretchy and the perfect ankle length to show off your shoes!
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