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Day Trips From Boston: Newport, Rhode Island

Posted in: Destination Reviews, PPP Faves, Travel, United States and Canada | May 11, 2016

Day Trips From Boston: Newport, Rhode Island

Here is quickie post! Newport, Rhode Island After last year’s record breaking snowy winter, we needed to take advantage of most agreeable New England 2016 winter weather. On a beautiful early March morning, we decided to hop in the car escape the city for a quick day trip to the beautiful coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island. Honestly, Read Post >


Tagged With: cliff walk, mansions, newport, rhode island

Day Trips From Boston: Northshore

Posted in: Travel | May 9, 2016

Day Trips From Boston: Northshore

New England is a magical place. There are many new places to explore and most of them are less than 2 hours away (by car) from Boston proper. One of my favorite day trips from Boston is the Northshore of Boston, Massachusetts. In one day, we covered Rockport, Gloucester, and Marblehead. Next time around, we Read Post >


Tagged With: Boston, Gloucester, Marblehead, Massachusetts, New England, Northshore, Road Trips, Rockport, Spirit of '76, Spirit of America, Springtime

Review: Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

Posted in: Hotels, Marriott Reviews, Restaurants, United States and Canada | April 28, 2016

Review: Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel 606 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts Growing up in the Boston suburbs, it is embarrassing to admit that when I moved back to Beantown, I really didn’t know my Boston geography, especially the Seaport District. The truth is I never heard of Seaport before, but fear not my friends, after a few Read Post >


Tagged With: Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, Seaport District

In a Nutshell, Part 1

Posted in: Uncategorized | April 14, 2016

In a Nutshell, Part 1

Hello Friends! Wow…I blinked and March was over. I can’t believe we are already two weeks into April. Attention “Time” please slow down! In the Fun news section, I recently celebrated the big 3-1. It was filled with my lovely friends, tons of laughs, too much yummy food, and way too many birthday drinks, and Read Post >


Tagged With: Birthday, Boston, South End, South End Buttery, Spin Class, Turnstyle

State Street Provisions, Boston, Massachusetts

Posted in: Restaurants | March 18, 2016

State Street Provisions, Boston, Massachusetts

State Street Provisions 255 State St, Boston, MA 02109 (617) 863-8363 As a young professional working in Boston’s Financial District and an outspoken foodie with high expectations, I am always on the hunt for a new establishment to add to my list of places. One winter afternoon, I casually walked down State Street and I Read Post >


Tagged With: Boston, Foodie, Restaurants, State Street Provisions, The Grafton Group

Review: Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Posted in: Destination Reviews, Hotels, PPP Faves, Travel, United States and Canada | March 11, 2016

Review: Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Inn by the Sea 40 Bowery Beach Rd, Cape Elizabeth, Maine (207) 799-3134 With its coastal views, picturesque lighthouses, and sought after quintessential New England charm, even in the cold winter months, Inn by the Sea strikes a perfect balance between modern luxury and rustic seaside charm. Most recently, we took advantage of a Rue Read Post >


Tagged With: Cape Elizabeth, Crescent Beach, Inn by the Sea, Maine, Sea Glass

REVIEW: Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel

Posted in: Hotels, Marriott Reviews, United States and Canada | March 1, 2016

REVIEW: Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel

Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel 2660 Woodley Rd NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 328-2000 During a recent business trip to my company’s home office in Bethesda, Maryland, I decided to stay at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel largely due to price and location. A few months ago, I attended a large gala at the Read Post >


Tagged With: Marriott, Platinum Elite, Wardman Fitness, Wardman Park, Washington DC, Woodley Park

VIP Mexican Restaurant Treasure Island, Florida

Posted in: Restaurants | February 29, 2016

VIP Mexican Restaurant Treasure Island, Florida

Good Morning friends! In spirit of Margarita Monday…. VIP Mexican Lounge and Restaurant 10625 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, Florida After running a half marathon in the Florida heat, I treated myself to some yummy and savory Mexican eats (and tequila). VIP Mexican Lounge and Restaurant is a local favorite in the St Pete Beach/Treasure Island Read Post >


Tagged With: Forida, Margarita Monday, Mexcian Food, Treasure Island, VIP Mexican

Review: JW Marriott Hanoi

Posted in: Asia, Hotels, Marriott Reviews, Travel | February 17, 2016

Review: JW Marriott Hanoi

JW Marriott Hanoi Outside the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, Vietnam, there lies the newly developed West Hanoi central business district which includes the National Convention Center. The JW Marriott Hanoi is a brand new property boasting unquestionable modern luxury earning without hesitation a 5-star rating. This hotel property is very spacious and very quiet. The Read Post >


Tagged With: Hanoi, JW Marriott, Marriott, Platinum Elite, Travel, Vietnam

Back in Boston and Back in Business

Posted in: Uncategorized | January 12, 2016

Back in Boston and Back in Business

Hey Friends!  Happy New Year from your M.I.A. passport planning blogger! A TON happened in my life over the past few months. First major change was I moved from Florida to Boston. PPP a.k.a Road Warrior Princess, I drove 1400 miles from Florida to Massachusetts.In a short few weeks, I got a new job, moved into a Read Post >

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Tagged With: Boston, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

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