Meals and Miles

I curated my first girl's trip with a group of phenomenal women. I've wanted to do this for years and allowed my tears to stop me. From wine, dining, and relaxation I curated the whole experience. I wanted to create a relaxing environment for each and every woman. I wanted to keep the group small and intimate. The ladies were able to network and get to know each other personally while sharing in the taste of Napa Valley. #napavalley #napa #napavalleywine #girlstrip #girlsweekend

Clients have returned from their 5 Year Anniversary Vacation. This trip was a multi destination trip including stops in Montreal and Quebec City. Package included two boutique hotels and one chain hotel with tours, excursions, and restaurant reservations. Thank you for allowing me to plan such a special occasion.

Black History Month 🙌🏾 This month we are covering black owner hotels/resorts, restaurants, tours/excursion, travel influencers. 📍 Salamander Resort 📍 Middleburg, VA #salamanderresort #blackowned #blacktravelfeed #blacktravelalliance #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #virginia

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I'm food and travel bougie. I like the luxury side of travel. I'm not much of a label girl, but I will definitely spend on a vacation.🤷🏾‍♀️ #travelexperience #luxurytravel #luxurytraveller #foodandtravel #bougie #funnyreels #travellifestyle

I finally made it to the infamous Buc-EEs on my latest road trip to Nashville. I stopped at two locations (Crossville, TN and Sevierville, TN) to get the full experience. One word - overwhelming. There is so much going on inside of BUC-EES. I tried multiple items from BBQ sandwich to jerky to coffee and popcorn. Some items were good, some were not. BUC EES has over 200+ gas pumps. The most inconvenient thing about BUC-EES is the traffic getting in and out of the parking lot. The customer service was great, bathrooms were clean and private. Overall 9/10 experience. #bucees #travelexperience #roadtrip #roadtripusa #usa

Exploring Santa Fe, New Mexico's charm! Santa might be the smallest airport I have ever visited. With no jet bridge, just two airlines, and no restaurant or real waiting area, it's a unique travel experience that truly embraces the city's cozy atmosphere. Who else loves discovering offbeat gems like this? #SantaFeAirport #TravelTrivia #SmallButSpecial #santafe #santafenewmexico #hiddengem

How to use Airbnb Experiences I use Airbnb Experiences often as I like to take tours with the locals or natives. They know the history, good food, and local spots. I'm glad that Airbnb added this option because it's an authentic way to experience a new destination. @airbnbexperiences #notapaidad #tours #excursions #experiences #airbnbexperience #newyorkcity #nyc #newyork

The Farisdes 📍MONTREAL, Quebec The Farsides is a combination of brunch, Thai, Hawaiian cuisine, and an 80s-90s theme offering a fun and nostalgic dining experience. You will enjoy dishes inspired by Thai and Hawaiian flavors, served in a retro atmosphere with decor and music from the 80s and 90s R&B and Hip Hop era. I love that there were Hawaiian performances during brunch. I love a good interactive brunch experience. When they were not performing the DJ was spinning all the oldies but goodies. If you are looking for a good brunch spot in Montreal, Quebec check out @thefarsides

@tropikal_restobar 📍 Montreal, Quebec Tropikal is easily at the top of my list for great food in Montreal. It's a Caribbean restaurant with West African and Latin influence. The customer service was good. Our waiter suggested certain food items and was honest about others. Which I truly appreciate. Our drinks were refreshing not overly sugary or straight liquor. The old school R&B was perfect for setting the tone of dinner. Food service was a little slow so we did have to wait awhile for our entrees but it was perfectly fine because they were super flavorful, slightly spicy, and filling. There is parking located on the street. The atmosphere shifts around 11pm as it turns into a lounge. I believe there is a speakeasy as well. Overall we enjoyed our dining experience. Overall rating 9/10 #montreal #quebec #montreallocalbusiness #montrealrestaurants #tropikal #caribbean

Cafe Leo 📍 Montreal, Quebec CAFE LEO is a cute quaint coffee shop in downtown Montreal. It offers an array of cafe drinks and pastries. There are different milk options available as well. This is a perfect place to work or meet as it has ample space and tables. There are few outlets available. Parking is located right out front for your convenience. I like that the artwork on the wall can be purchased. Overall Rating 8/10 #montreal #quebec #montrealcoffee #montrealcoffeeshop #montreallocalbusiness

How to prepare for travel to Canada via car. 1. I checked entry requirements via the USA government travel website. 2. I checked how many blank pages I needed in my passport for entry. 3. I verified my entry documents via the Canadian government travel website. 4. I enrolled in the step program. (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program). Bonus: If you have a global entry card you can use the Nexus card line. I verified this with border patrol in Canada. #howto #canada #canadiantravel #traveltips #travelhacks #travelinformation

📍@2fiftytexasbbq 📍Riverdale, Maryland One of the best BBQ places in Maryland. @2fiftytexasbbq hands down kills the BBQ game. The brisket is juicy, tender, smoky, and flavorful. You can taste the spices in every bite. The ribs are like butter. I have gone back several times and the food is consistently good. #bbq #marylandfoodie #dmvcreators #dmvrestaurants

Kozy Bean Coffee 📍Crofton, Maryland @kozy_beans is the newest coffee shop to open in Crofton, Maryland. It is super cute and quaint. There's a lot of parking as it's located in a shopping center. The menu as far as food is limited at the moment. There are an array of coffee drinks and teas with multiple milk and syrup options. There are a few outlets and tables you can work at. Definitely give them a try. #coffee #marylandcreators #dmvcreators #dmvfoodie #marylandfoodie

Tips on reviewing coffee shops and co-working spaces 1. Location - Always give the name of the establishment as well as the city and state. Put in the video as well as in your caption. 2. Parking - Is parking accessible or is there a garage. Is parking close or far away. 3. Describe the menu. Let people know what they can expect. 4. Pricing - Is it reasonable price or expensive. What's included in the price. 5. Research - There are a lot of coffee shops cracking down on computers and how long someone can access their wifi and seating. #helpfultips #howto #reviews #coffeeshops #coffeeshopreviews

📍@kneadsbakeshop 📍 Baltimore, Maryland Kneads is the newest bakery in Baltimore, Maryland. It is such a beautiful bakery. You are able to see all of the bakers create their pastries and desserts. There is a wide range of baked goods to choose from. You can make reservations to sit on the lower level or you can sit upstairs where it is on seating and well thought out workspace. To put plugs in the couches was such a nice touch. There's space to have meetings or to work in private. The gift shop is extensive so take your time. There's ample parking on the streets or in nearby garages. I'm definitely making Kneads one of my go to workspaces.

Travel week - Part 1 This is how I prepare for travel week. I start by writing down everything I need to get done. From client emails, to prepping the kids for my departure. Everything for travel week must be written down first. Preparation is key especially when you will be traveling for a week. #travel #vacation #prepare #itinerary

Popeyes Strawberry Biscuit with Blackened Chicken Worth the hype or nah??? The biscuits itself was old but somehow still moist. It was overly sweet and the strawberry isn't overpowering the rest of the biscuits. It really is a dessert if you ask me. The blackened chicken is spicy and tender which balances out the sweetness of the biscuits. I'll give it a 7/10. @popeyes

@neighborofwinedown 📍 Ooltewah, Tennessee Neighbor of Wine Down is a really good breakfast restaurant in Ooltewah, Tennessee. We went when it first opened and we were the only ones there for a while. The food was really good. I had the hash, grits, and toast. My mom had a breakfast sandwich and sweet potato fries. She really liked her food as well. I would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a new breakfast restaurant in Chattanooga. Atmosphere 9/10 Customer Service 9/10 Food 8/10 Location 9/10 Variety of Food 10/10 #chattanooga #tennessee #chattanoogarestaurants #localeats #breakfast #mealsandmiles

While at home I was able to visit @whiskeythiefchattanooga located at the top of the @theedwinhotel . This is such a cute, chic, rustic bar with an amazing view of Downtown Chattanooga water front. #whiskeytheif offers a variety of liquors along with tasty flights. If you don't know what to order the bartender are very helpful. Thanks to the bartender I'm not hooked on "Paper Planes" lol. There is a food menu as well, but the show stopper for me was the Maple pecan smoked bacon donuts. OMG!!! Sweet, yet smokey. The donut has a Krispy outside with light and airy inside which melts in your mouth. If you're in Chattanooga definitely check out Whiskey Thief. #chattanooga #chattanoogabars #chattanoogarestaurants #chattanoogarooftops #chattanoogawhiskey #localbars #whiskey #rooftops #thingstodoinchattanooga #wheretoeatchattanooga #mealsandmiles