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Our Seattle episode is here and has us craving the PNW!! We interviewed @emmasedition today and she did not disappoint with all the best places to stay, dine, drink and play in Seattle!

Where to stay: Hotel Theodore, The Fairmont Olympic

Airbnbs: Capitol Hill, Freemont, Ballard, South Lake Union, Airbnb house boats, Tree Houses in Fall City (40 minutes out of the city)

Where to eat: Portage Bay Cafe, Ba Bar, 45th Stop N Shop (get a poke bowl and walk down to Gas Works Park, 10 min walk)

Where to drink: The Loupe Lounge in the Space Needle (reservations available on Tock and available two weeks in advance, availability is released every Monday) Olympic. Bar in Fairmont Hotel, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Chateau Lill

What to do: Visit Fremont Troll, Seattle Scenic Seaplane Tour with Kenmore Air, day trip to Bainbridge Island on a ferry, water taxi from downtown to West Seattle, walk through Pike Place Market, gum wall, Amazon Books (4 star+ books sold on Amazon), Amazon 4-star, hiking in the North Cascades National Park, Mount Hyak, Museum of Pop Culture, Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour (if you’re into history)

Plant shops to visit: Glasswing Greenhouse on Capitol Hill (temporarily closed), Plant Shop Seattle, The Indoor Sun Shop

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Most instagram-able spot: Frankie & Joe’s (vegan ice cream), Di Fiora (Asian fusion restaurant) & search Emma’s blog for more posts on where to take pictures by neighborhood

Favorite pizza spot: Willmott’s Ghost

Favorite Seattle event: Seattle Sounders Soccer game, Mariners, Seahawks (tickets are hard to get)

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Favorite coffee shop: The Starbucks Reserve in Capitol Hill, Mr. West Cafe Bar, search Emma’s Edition for blog post on best coffee shops

Favorite wine & cheese spot: Wineries in Woodinville, Locus Wines

Favorite season to visit: Summer, fall

Favorite rooftop bar: The Nest Rooftop Bar (Thompson Hotel)

Favorite place for dessert: Ellenos Greek Yogurt, Molly Moon’s

Favorite local business: Silver + Salt, most places in Pike’s Place, farmer’s markets in several neighborhoods (check schedule for days)

Best chicken teriyaki: Anywhere!

Favorite Vietnamese restaurant: Banh Town, Monsoon, Vinason Pho & Grill

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This weeks unexpected destination will surprise your socks off. We interviewed @haleyfeaster about her hometown and learned why you need to visit this small Pennsylvania town. Seriously, you guys, we’re so amped about this off the radar town. You’ll be able to check off everything you’re looking for in a quiet weekend getaway: good food, beautiful scenery with a plethora of outdoor activities, luxury hotel and spa and have you wanting to extend your stay.

Where to stay: Omni Bedford Springs, River Mountain Resort

Airbnbs: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/38580690?translate_ugc=false&federated_search_id=0ddf8857-bb68-433e-bb21-7d01812c596c&source_impression_id=p3_1626039287_JQJFzqoO7m9qdvC%2B

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Where to eat: Horn O Plenty, LIFeSTYLE, O.I.P. Original Italian Pizza, The Restaurant at the Golden Eagle Inn, LIFeSTYLE Next Door

Where to drink: Old Bedford Brewing, The Pub at the Golden Eagle Inn, Village News

What to do: Golf, Kayak down the Juniata river, rent bikes and kayaks from Fat Jimmy’s Outfitters, visit Colonial Bedford, Old Bedford Village, Rock the Block, Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays, Old Bedford Brewing (live music on Friday, Saturday, Sundays), Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford Speedway, Drive-in movie theater, bike on the C&L Canal, Covered Bridge Tour, Fallingwater - Frank Lloyd Wright tour, Flight 93 National Memorial, horseback riding, state parks, River Mountain - yoga, skiing, whitewater rafting

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Most Instagram-able spot: The Coffee Pot, Springs at the Omni Resort

Favorite pizza spot: IOP - Italian Original Pizza

Favorite DC event: Bedford County Fair, Hot Summer Nights, Fall Foliage Festival

Best season to visit: Summer or fall

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Favorite wine & cheese spot: LIFeSTYLE

Favorite dessert spot: Whipped, Horn O Plenty, The Penguin

Favorite local business: Reclamation, Cove Creek Outfitters, Juli’s Wearable Art

Biggest tourist trap: Gravity Hill

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Join us this week as we interview the lovely @thethriftyspoon and learn where Joe Biden gets his tacos, what the security is like at The White House, but most importantly where to stay, dine, drink and play in our nation's capital city, Washington, DC! 

SHOW NOTES:

Where to stay: Stay away from downtown and stay in DuPont Circle, The LINE DC

Where to eat: Ambar, Zeppelin, Union Market, Fresh Radish, Oyster Oyster, Baker’s Daughter, Albi

Where to drink: Lulu’s Wine Garden, Hi-Lawn, Republic Restoratives Distillery and Craft Cocktail Bar, Big Chief (permanently closed), Conservatory above Gravitas, Fiola, Last Call DC

What to do: *Perfect day:* Coffee at local coffee shop, walk to see monuments (MLK Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, WW2 Memorial, Washington Monument, Capitol Building, Brunch, Eastern Market, DuPont Circle Other: Logan Circle, National Portrait Gallery, (*LOCAL TIP ALERT*) Go online and reach out to your member of Congress and ask if they can help you schedule a tour of national buildings, visit The White House

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Most instagram-able spot: Blagden Alley

Favorite pizza spot: Side Door Side

Favorite DC event: Mount Vernon Wine Festival

Favorite coffee shop: Sospeso

Favorite wine & cheese spot: St. Vincent Wine

Favorite rooftop bar: Hi-Lawn

Favorite dessert spot: Ice Cream Jubilee

Favorite local business: The Neighborgoods

Favorite museum: National Portrait Gallery

Biggest tourist trap: Stay away from downtown restaurants

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This week we're heading to the wine country of the East and getting the local lowdown of Charlottesville, Virginia with local, @miss-alk.

Where to stay: Omni Charlottesville Hotel, Quirk Hotel

Airbnbs: Crozet, Barboursville (to be closer to wineries)

Where to eat: Brazos Tacos, Milan Indian Restaurant, Bang!, The Nook

Where to drink: The Alley Light, Rooftop Bar at Quirk, Rapture

Wineries: Reynard Florence Vineyard, Glass House Winery, King Family Vineyards, Barboursville Vineyards

What to do: Explore UVA, explore local businesses at the downtown mall, spend time at the Rivanna River (hike, float, picnic, kayak, etc), wineries & vineyards

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Most Instagram-able spot: I love Charlottesville mural (Belmont neighborhood)

Favorite pizza spot: Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie

Favorite Charlottesville event: Polo at King Family Vineyards (summer), Sunset Series at Carter Mountain Orchard (Live music)

Favorite coffee shop: C’Ville Coffee

Favorite wine & cheese spot: Tilman’s

Favorite dessert spot: HotCakes

Favorite local business: Darling Boutique

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Ever heard of Lauderdale by the Sea? It's the most idyllic town right in Ft. Lauderdale. Join us this week as we interview @zibalennox as we learn the best places to stay, dine, drink and play!

SHOW NOTES:

Where to stay: The Plunge Hotel, Airbnb’s

Where to eat: Kaluz, Houston’s, Aruba Beach Cafe, 101 Ocean, Shooter’s Waterfront

Where to drink: Kaluz, Houston’s, Aruba Beach Cafe, 101 Ocean, Shooter’s Waterfront, Sea Watch on the Ocean

What to do: Go to the beach, Mansion Tour, Town Center, Bluefoot Pirate Adventures (with kids)

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Most instagram-able spot: Christmas Tree in the town center (during Christmas time)

Favorite pizza spot: Da Vinci’s

Favorite LBTS event: Live music in town center

Favorite coffee shop: Starbucks

Favorite wine & cheese spot: Winter

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We're on our way to New England this week and have @tsgnantucket / @sleuliette as our local guide to show us around. Think lots of blue, lots of oysters and lots of history! 

SHOW NOTES:

Where to stay: Harborview Nantucket, Hotel Pippa, White Elephant, Greydon House, Jared Coffin House

Where to eat: Cru, The Proprietors Bar and Table, The Nautilus, Lola 41, Galley Beach

Lunch: Corner Table Cafe, The Beet, Lemon Press, Millie’s Restaurant, Sandbar at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant

Where to drink: Cisco Brewers, After House, Back Bar, The Chicken Box, Club Car

What to do: Brant Point Light House, Rent Jeeps and drive on the beach, Cisco Brewers, Whaling Museum, Madeket Bike Trail, visit Sconset during the day

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Most Instagram-able spot: Brand Point Lighthouse, Steps Beach

Favorite pizza spot: Oath Pizza

Favorite Nantucket event: Christmas Stroll

Favorite coffee shop: Corner Table Cafe

Favorite wine & cheese spot: Current Vintage

Best beach bar: Sandbar at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant

Favorite place to get dessert: The Juice Bar for ice cream

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This week we're talking all about what's in our travel carry on bag and why you need them too!

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Austin is a booming city and an extremely popular vacation destination right now, which means it's easy to get sucked into tourist traps! This week we're interviewing @austinfoodstagram who knows a thing or two about the best places to stay, dine, drink and play, so tune in to get the Austin local lowdown!

Where to stay:

Bunk House Hotel Group — Austin Motel, Hotel San Jose, Hotel Saint Cecilia, Hotel Magdalena, Airbnbs in South Congress area

Where to eat:

Suarte, Uchi, Veracruz

Best BBQ: la Barbecue

Where to drink:

Bungalow, Tipsy Optimist, Garage, Midnight Cowboy, Here Nor There, Duchman Family Winery

Things to do:

Rent a boat for Lake Austin, Lake Travis, picnic at Zilker Park, attend a live music show (live music all across town)

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Most instagram-able spot: Taquero Mucho

Favorite pizza spot: Via 313

Favorite Chicago event: SXSW (March)

Favorite coffee shop: Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co.

Favorite wine & cheese spot: House Wine

Best season to visit: Spring, Fall

Favorite place to get dessert: Gourdough’s Public House

Favorite rooftop bar: Tipsy Optimist, P6

Favorite local business: BookPeople, Southern Hippie

Tourist trap: I love you so much mural on South Congress

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Want to know where to stay, eat, drink and what to add to your itinerary next time you're in Chicago? Listen in as we interview @bubbly.moments to get the local lowdown in the Windy City!!

SHOW NOTES

Where to stay: The Peninsula Chicago, Viceroy Chicago, Langham Hotel, Four Seasons, Ambassador Chicago, Swissotel Chicago, Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, Fairmont Chicago, Club Quarters Hotel, Sheraton Grand

Where to eat: Gibsons Italia, Non Ami Gabi, Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria, Aba, Tao, RPM Italian, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, Lyrica, Summer House Santa Monica, Union Sushi, Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf, Ciccio Mio

Where to drink: Nobu Hotel, Cindy’s, Z Bar, Cerise Rooftop, LondonHouse

What to do: Citi bike around the city, helicopter tour, architectural boat tour, picture in front of The Bean, Navy Pier

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Most Instagram-able spot: 3 Art’s Club Cafe at Restoration Hardware, The Bean, Chicago Theater Sign

Favorite pizza spot: Lou Malnati's

Favorite Chicago event: St. Patrick’s Day

Favorite coffee shop: Dunkin Donuts, check out Starbucks Reserve

Favorite wine & cheese spot: City Winery

Best season to visit: May, July-October

Favorite place to get dessert: RL Restaurant

Favorite Local Business: ENJOY Andersonville

Tourist Trap: Willis Tower or Hancock Building. Go to The Signature Room at the 95th and / or The Signature Lounge for 360 views from both (located in Hancock Building)

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You'll want to tune in this week as we talk to @outerbanksmom and she shares her love for the Outer Banks. Just in time for summer vacation!

SHOW NOTES

Where to stay: Corolla Village Inn, Saltaire Cottages (Kitty Hawk), SeeSea Motel

Where to eat: NC Coast Grill & Bar, Outer Banks Brewing Station, The Kill Devil Grill, Duck Donuts [Steam Pots: Outer Banks Oil Company, Cravings]

Where to drink: Fish Heads Bar & Grill (Nags Head), Art’s Place (Kitty Hawk), Rundown Cafe

What to do: Hang on the beach, jet-skiing, fishing, explore lighthouses, rent a boat, sign up for wild horse sighting tour, Lost Colony play

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Most instagram-able spot: Jockey’s Ridge State Park

Favorite pizza spot: Southern Shores Pizza & Deli

Favorite Atlanta event: Outer Banks Seafood Festival, The Big Curri-Shuck Oyster Festival

Favorite coffee shop: Wave Rider’s Coffee & Deli

Favorite wine & cheese spot: TRIO Restaurant & Market

Best season to visit: Fall

Favorite rooftop bar: Fish Heads, Stonefish Beach Bar on Avalon Pier

Favorite place to get dessert: Surfin’ Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar

Favorite Local Business: Honey and Hive, Zen&Zip

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