Luxury Travel & Experiences Through My Lens
Your Amex Platinum Credits Reset July 1st — Here’s What to Use Before June 30th Let me be real with you for a second. The American Express Platinum Card comes with a $895 annual fee, and every single year, someone asks me if it’s worth it. My answer is always the same: only if you […] Read more…
Quick Snapshot 📍 Location 411 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 — Union Market District 💰 Price Range Mid-range boutique (~$150–$250/night depending on season) 👩🏾👧🏾 Best For One-night concert or event trips; couples and families wanting a design-forward DC stay ❌ Not Ideal For Light sleepers, families needing true 4-star comfort, multi-night rest trips […] Read more…
Let me be honest with you: I’ve been to Carmine’s before. The Times Square location. You know the one, loud, enormous plates, the kind of Italian feast that leaves you fully committed to a nap and a stretchy waistband. I liked it. But I’d never experienced it quite like this. On April 26th, Carmine’s Upper […] Read more…
Quick Snapshot Location 115 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 — Downtown Historic District Star Rating 4-Star Hotel | Curio Collection by Hilton Price Range $266–$1,100+/night | I paid $579.70 for two nights via AMEX Travel (King Room). AMEX Travel provided a $100 on-property credit. Best For Couples, solo travelers, momcations, girlfriends’ getaways Not Ideal For […] Read more…
Mother’s Day is one week away, and I’m going to say what everyone is already thinking: moms deserve everything. Not a candle. Not a generic spa set from the drugstore. Everything. And yes, brunch is lovely. Dinner is nice. But can we be honest for a second? More than flowers, more than a mimosa, more […] Read more…