If you're looking for a quiet, cozy coastal getaway in Washington and want to feel like you've escaped to your own private beach home, Seabrook is the place for you. Located just south of Pacific Beach on the coast of Washington, Seabrook is a charming little town that boasts a small-town atmosphere with plenty of restaurants and shops just blocks from the sandy beach, and the vacation homes are beautifully designed and decorated. With hundreds of Seabrook rentals to choose from, you’re bound to find a coastal retreat that perfectly suits your needs.

Bowline Hotel is a modern boutique hotel located on the waterfront in the heart of Astoria, Oregon's downtown district. The rooms are spacious and inviting, and the hotel’s location makes it the perfect place to stay when looking for a hotel in Astoria, Oregon.

Hiking Sourdough Mountain Trail in the North Cascades is a great way to spend a day and is a bucket list adventure for most. Get ready for the jaw-dropping bright blue hues of Diablo Lake from the top!

The Pacific Northwest is home to several whales, making whale watching one of the best things to do in Seattle during whale watching season. While the orcas are most often seen in Puget Sound, you can also spot other species such as humpback whales, gray whales, and minke whales throughout Seattle’s waterways almost year-round!

f you’re looking for the ultimate Seattle experience, look no further than the hot tub boats that cruise across Lake Union. Hot tub boat rentals in Seattle are a great option for groups of friends looking to celebrate a birthday, bachelorette, or to just unwind and catch up. This unique experience is even a fantastic option for a romantic date! I had never heard of a hot tub boat until moving to Seattle and it’s exactly what you would imagine; a floating hot tub.

Thousands of visitors travel to Leavenworth each winter, and it’s for a good reason. This Bavarian-style village is tucked away in the Cascade Mountains in Washington state and was just ranked as one of the most festive towns in the United States. Leavenworth is a beautiful place to visit all year long, but they really know how to put on a show during the holidays.

I’m a sucker for well-decorated boutique hotels so when I saw RISE Uptown hotel while browsing hotels in Phoenix, I knew I had found “the one”. Yes, nightly rates for boutique hotels are typically a little more than your average hotel, but the staff, attention to detail, and features are always well worth it (and the proof is always in the reviews). Plus, you’re bound to have a unique experience at each property. Keep reading as I breakdown everything you need to know about Rise Uptown Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona and why it's one of the best Phoenix hotels.

With over 500 wineries in Sonoma County, you may be overwhelmed with the decision of which ones to visit during your stay, I know I was! In all honesty, the best way to experience the Sonoma County wineries is to book a wine tour for the day. We had a wonderful experience with Sonoma Wine Rides who picked us up from our Airbnb in Santa Rosa, took us to three amazing Sonoma wineries (all listed below), and dropped us back off at the end of the day. Aside from taking a wine tour, you can opt to visit wineries on your own and while some wineries welcome walk-ins, it’s best to make reservations for tastings in advance as many are either reservation-only, or there’s the chance that they’ll be at maximum capacity. The wineries in Sonoma wine country are so close to one another which makes it easy to choose one area and stay there all day. We drove ourselves one day and had a great time, so I highly recommend trying out both options to see what suits you best. Sonoma Valley wine is made up of some of the best Reds and Chardonnay. I typically only drink Whites and Rose, but I was pleasantly surprised by some of the Reds at the tastings, so keep an open mind when visiting each winery. Worst case, you can always pour it out or give it to a Red-loving friend! We found that visiting three wineries in one day is the perfect amount. You typically stay anywhere from 1-2 hours at a winery and you want to make sure you have a bread basket or food pairings throughout the day so that you don't overdue it. I can’t wait to check out a batch of new wineries next time I visit, but below is a list of Sonoma wineries that I loved and were the best Sonoma wineries I visited!

On a recent girls trip to Sonoma County, we chose the town of Santa Rosa to be our home base due to its’ central location. Santa Rosa is a quick drive from San Francisco, taking only about an hour and twenty minutes. It’s 30-minutes from the Armstrong Redwood Natural Preserve and about an hour or so from the coast. There are also wonderful dining options in Santa Rosa and best of all, many of the small-group wine tours can easily pick you up from this location! Leading up to our trip, I had scoured hotels, which can be a little pricey in Santa Rosa, and since we were a group of three and all preferred to have our own bedrooms, it was easier to find a vacation rental in Santa Rosa that suited all of our needs.