24 Hours in Annapolis, MD at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel

24 Hours in Annapolis, MD - Stylista Esquire - @stylistaesquire

The Tuesday after a 3-day weekend can be worse than a case of the Mondays.  First, you dread getting back to the grind AND you have a short week to get all that boring, work stuff done.  Bryan and I got to spend time with family and have a mini getaway of our own in Annapolis, Maryland.  I am from the DMV (what locals affectionately call the District and the surrounding MD and VA area) and am ashamed to say that I have never been to Annapolis.  We finally got a chance to visit this quaint town and here is a guide for 24 Hours in Annapolis, Maryland.

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My Essential Travel Toiletries and How I Keep Them Organized

My Essential Travel Toiletries and How I Keep Them Organized - Stylista Esquire - @stylistaesquire

It’s been a while since I have done a Travel Tuesday post, so here it goes!  I am talking about some of my must-have toiletries that I always need in my bag.  Plus, I am sharing this makeup/toiletries bag I found that has become a lifesaver.  Let’s be honest, trying to pick and choose what products you bring with you on the road can be such a hassle.  If you are anything like me, you think of each and every scenario and rationalize packing your entire bathroom with you!  A while ago, I set on a mission to pare down my travel essentials to what I really need.

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Napa Valley Itinerary – What to see, eat, and of course, drink!

Napa Valley - Stylista Esquire - @stylistaesquire

Domaine Carneros

Happy Thursday everyone!  I am finally sharing my Napa Valley itinerary and I have to say, it’s a good one.  I flew out to Pleasanton, CA, where my cousin’s husband is currently working.  My cousin and her 4-year old daughter, my niece, flew in from Iowa.  Bryan wrapped up his work trip to Asian and flew to California.  Yeah…we were all coming in from different parts of the country/world.

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24 Hours in San Francisco

San Francisco

Happy Friday everyone!  I am currently recovering from my awesome weeklong vacation to Napa Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area and already reminiscing about all the wine I had.  I flew into SFO, spent 4 days/3 nights in wine country, and then a full day in the city of San Fran. My Napa travel guide will be up on the blog next week (it’s a good one!), but for now, I’m doing a quick itinerary for San Francisco of what to eat and what to see.

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The Best Weekender Travel Bag

JORD Watch

Happy Hump Day everyone!  Thank goodness this is a short week for me, as I am getting ready to head down to Florida for a quick weekend trip to see some family.  While thinking of what to pack, I realized that although I may be an awful over-packer, my luggage pieces are spot on.  Hey – you have to start somewhere!

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