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Couple’s Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

Couple’s Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

Couple's Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I have finally been able to get my full recap of Ben and I’s June getaway to Gaylord Rockies Resort up on the blog. After returning from the trip, I quickly shared our fantastic Spa experience HERE. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy my recap and want to book your next getaway. 

It’s incredible what letting go and truly living in the moment can do…Not just on vacation but in life’s daily moments as well. Let go, be a kid too… run through the sprinklers, float in the water, ride the bike, play miniature golf… Sit in the grass. Life is too short not to enjoy all the little things that used to bring us such joy as a kid. Your stress level will decrease, your happy serotonin will rise, you’ll sleep better, and you’ll wear a smile more often.

Gaylord Rockies in Colorado

This is a recap of our vacation at Gaylord Rockies in Colorado. This trip reminded me and my husband to do that, live in the moment, and do some kid things. Couple’s Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado: whether you need a family resort or couples time, Gaylord Resort has all your needs for a vacation. This resort has everything you could want, and you can check in and never have to leave the resort until you check out. That is exactly what Ben and I did. We would go back, which made us want to go to all the Gaylord resorts. 

They provide many excellent amenities for families, couples, and conventions, including an entire water park, pool, lazy river, miniature golf, Bicycle, animal adventures, and Top golf. My hubby and I decided we would enjoy all the amenities like we were kids, even though we didn’t have our family. Boy, did we have a blast and no “little” to worry about🤍 😉(Don’t get me wrong, we enjoyed those years and every moment we had with our family) But there’s something special after those years, too…. If you embrace them 🤍

Couple's Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

 

Couple's Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

The rooms at the Gaylord resort

Elevate your stay in a Mountain View or Partial Mountain View Guest Room. The stunning sunset views over the majestic Rocky Mountains and vast open Colorado sky will captivate your entire family. Available with either one king bed and sofa bed or two queen beds. Have a family. They have a Deluxe Family King room that is perfect for families.

Our Deluxe Family King rooms are perfect for families. This distinctive and comfortable room features a king bed, two televisions, and a separate, kid-friendly sleeping area with a bunk bed, two twin beds, and a scenic view.

Our room, Mountain View, has a King bed, a Sofa bed, a Mini fridge, 394 sqft/35 sqm, a Living/sitting area, Wireless internet, a Coffee/tea maker, and complimentary bottled water.

Couple's Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

Adult Time and things to do

If you want quiet adult time, Gaylord Resorts has that as well, with a private, adult-only Outdoor Spa area and beautiful Outdoor grounds with live music, fire pits, and a cocktail truck. 

We also visited the most luxurious 5-star Treatment Spa, where we enjoyed a couples massage and relaxation time. Ben also did the cold plunge and sauna. Full Blog post review HERE

Couple's Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

The Food & Dining

You can choose from fine dining with unique culinary experiences, a sports bar with top golf, a beautiful lounge with a full bar and a mini market, or poolside dining and pool services.

The Restaurants 

The Old Hickory Steak house– The ultimate Dining experience serving high-quality meat and seafood

The Fortunate Prospector– Pub is a traditional English pub with a great breakfast and yummy fish and chips. 

Embers Lodge Bar—Enjoy cocktails and small plates in the most beautiful lounge, with grand vaulted ceilings and dual fireplaces. Live music is available in the evenings. 

Mountain Pass Sports Bar– Casual menu featuring burgers, sandwiches, salads, and draft beer at our sports bar, Including the BEST soft pretzel with beer cheese

Cantina Montana– Mexican

Arapahoe Springs Bar & Grill– American poolside dining

Rockies Marketplace– American grab-and-go market

Cocoa Bean– Coffee House

 

The Cabana’s

Reserve a cabana at Arapahoe Springs Water Park for the ultimate poolside luxury and relaxation. Enjoy extra shade, a plush lounge sofa and chase seating, a flat-screen TV, and dedicated food and beverage service. One of Ben and I’s favorite things to do while on vacation is to reserve a cabana and have that private time together poolside. It’s so relaxing, and that little extra makes you feel special, having your own space without fighting crowds. 

Couple's Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

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The Water Park and Lazy River

The Indoor water park

Water Park showcases two pools – a zero-entry indoor pool and a heated year-round outdoor pool. Three water slides provide twisting and turning fun, inside and out. The indoor slide tower has two slides for thrill-seekers, while a smaller outdoor slide is a fan favorite for younger guests. Guests can relax, float along the 720-foot-long lazy river, and enjoy twisting through waterfalls, jets, and bubblers.

Couple's Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

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The Lazy River

Grab an inner tube and cool off as you float around the lazy river. The lazy river features a rocky cave, water jets, and bubblers. We reserved a cabana next to the lazy river as we knew this would be the perfect way to cool off and relax.  

The Adult Spa

Need a break from the children? Here’s your little escape

Couple's Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

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Shopping

Need a little shopping fix or forgot something? The Rookies Trading Post has everything you could need or want, from swimsuits you forgot to the latest fashion trends with some of the best brands, from Barefoot Dreams and Johhny Was to Free People and Bogg bags. It’s truly a one-stop shop with all my favorite brands. 

Activities at the resorts

Bring the family together for a fun game of giant chess, bocce ball, or cornhole on the Games Lawn. Daily, at your leisure.

-Outdoor Lawn Games

-Live music

-Outdoor firepits & Smores 

-Bike riding

-Miniature golf 

-Arts and crafts

Couple's Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

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Outdoor garden lounge

Enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine in the evening beside the outdoor fireplace, perfect for watching the sunset. This charming area has a cocktail truck, and you can also grab a smore’s kit for a sweet treat. 

Couple's Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

Couple's Vacation at Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado

 

Create your Vacation

No vacation plans? Create your vacation moments in your backyard… 

-Grab a book and a drink, and enjoy a break outdoors for 30 min. 

– Run through the sprinkler while watering.

-Go for a bike ride around the neighborhood 

-Poor a glass of wine, make a charcuterie board, and lay a blanket on the grass for a picnic.

– Have a fire pit? Make s’more’s

 

Have a beautiful day, Pretty ladies, and remember your smile is your BEST accessory.

 

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5 Star Spa in Colorado-Relache Spa at The Gaylord Resort

5 Star Spa in Colorado-Relache Spa at The Gaylord Resort

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Saturday! I hope you’re treating yourself to a bit of self-care this weekend. Taking a little time for yourself is always essential. At the beginning of the month, Ben and I had the opportunity to head to Colorado for a relaxing couples vacation at the Gaylord Rockies Resort. What a fabulous resort—stunning architecture, 5-star amenities, and fantastic staff. I’ll be sharing more about the resort and our experiences later. 

Today, I want to talk about the Spa-Relache Spa. This top-notch spa service is the perfect way to treat yourself and your spouse on vacation. If you live in Colorado, you need to book an appointment. We started our day with a coffee and a walk on the hotel’s beautiful grounds, which have walking paths, then headed to the Spa for our couples massage appointment. 

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5 Star Spa in Colorado-Relache Spa at The Gaylord Resort

 

5 Star Spa in Colorado-Relache Spa at The Gaylord Resort

Spa Overview

The Relache Spa is probably one of the most beautifully designed spas I’ve ever been to. With every attention to detail, complete luxury is available from the moment you step into the dressing rooms and relaxing rooms to the staff they hire and down to the snacks they serve. This is a full-service spa with a full-product boutique carrying high-quality products and local products sourced from local farms and honey. 

 

The staff at the Relache’

Talk about friendly, knowledgeable staff. You are given a one-on-one tour of the facilities before being shown to your personal lockers to change for your treatment. The staff also shows you everything you may use to get the most out of your treatment and make your experience as relaxing as possible. 

Our Masseuses, Tayler, and Megan, were sweet and attentive to our needs and wishes regarding the type of massage we wanted. 

Dressing Rooms

The dressing rooms are state of the art, with a cold dunk shower, a steam room, and private showers, all with the amenities of a home equipped with any toiletries you need. Private lookers with cozy robes and comfortable slippers. It has a sleek, modern feel and uses warm woods and relaxing tones.

After Ben and I each had our tours, we took our time getting ready for our massages and used the amenities in the dressing rooms. Then, we headed to the relaxation room to enjoy ourselves before our service. 

5 Star Spa in Colorado-Relache Spa at The Gaylord Resort

5 Star Spa in Colorado-Relache Spa at The Gaylord Resort

The Relaxation Room

When you walk into the relaxation room, you feel like you just stepped into a luxury multimillion-dollar living room—stunning, tranquil, relaxing yet elegant and cozy. I have never been in a spa relaxation room designed with the detail and thought of this space.

It has a stunning fireplace, beautiful furniture, and a soft, tranquil color palette. There are lovely books and magazines to read while you curl up on a plush lounge chair in front of the fire. They also have beautiful gauze-covered private lounges if you wish to hide away.

They serve fresh fruits, deliciously flavored waters, homemade chocolates, and trail mixes. Seriously, it’s a pampering experience to spend time in this space before and after your treatment. After your treatment, you are served a cocktail in the relaxation room. 

5 Star Spa in Colorado-Relache Spa at The Gaylord Resort

The Massage

Ben and I agreed it was probably the best massage we have had in a long time, if not ever. They do not use their elbows or forearms. There was the pressure we wanted while they used their hands and paid attention to our needs and wants. It was relaxing, yet they still worked on our problem areas. 

We had appointments for 50-minute Custom Massages, which included two add-ons. We chose CBD body oil and CBD pain Cream. They also used Recover Massage oil and Sweet Cheeks lotion on Ben and Honey Kiss lotion on me.

Below is their description of the Custom Massage:

Custom Massage – 50 Minutes

Your massage therapist will discuss your service goals before customizing the perfect treatment for your body and mind. Whether you are seeking deep relaxation or more therapeutic work, this session is tailor-built for you and includes credit to use for our various enhancements.

Treatment Add-ons

  • CBD Full Body Oil- Melt away stress, inflammation, and anxiety with this enhanced oil
  • CBD Spot Treatment- Melt away inflammation and pain with this enhanced cream spot therapy

 

5 Star Spa in Colorado-Relache Spa at The Gaylord Resort

 

💕Remember, Wearing a smile is your most important accessory!

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Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Hello, Pretty Ladies, and Happy Sunday,

I hope you’ve had a great week; my family and I had a great Spring Ski vacation last week. We headed to Idaho and Wyoming on a road trip and stayed at the Moose Creek Ranch in the Teton National Forest. It was the most relaxing and peaceful vacation, packed with winter sports, family time, and great food. The perfect place to Head for a Ski trip – Moose Creek Ranch

The drive is about 4 hours from where we live in Utah. Easy drive north to the beautiful Teton mountain air, just outside Victor, Idaho, and about 30 minutes from Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee, Wyoming.  View my Instagram Reel Here 

You might remember Ben and I went over the Summer and experienced the ranch in its late Summer glory. View HERE

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

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Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Moose Creek Ranch

Originally built 1930

Moose Creek Ranch property is a unique getaway experience. Set in the Teton National Forest

On a river with a pond, a private 10 acres of beautiful Mountain landscape. Majestic pine trees and snow-capped mountains give you a secluded, private feeling, with beautiful sunrises and sunsets and the sounds of nature truly a relaxing experience. I highly recommend this beautiful year-round ranch. 

Several properties’ lodging options include a main lodge for large families, mini cabins, luxury suite cabins, clamping tents on the stream, an airstream rental, and RV parking. On this trip, we stayed at the “Ranch House,” a beautiful mountain home on the property that sleeps 14/16 people. 

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Activities on the Ranch

There are yard games, Picnic tables, tepees, and several firepits around the property where you can sit, chat, and make s’mores. Each room comes with s’mores kits for you to enjoy at one of the many fire pits on the property.

E-bike rentals and Horseback riding are available for a small fee (reservation recommended) In the Spring & Summer.

Indoor main lodge for lounging by the fire, reading a book, or getting some work done. A game room with a pool table, air hockey, board games, and snacks

In the summer, there is a happy hour from 4-6, and on Saturday night, there is live music from 6-8 around the fire. With singer-songwriter Greg Hise on Saturdays from 6-8 pm. For the Winter, want to enjoy A draft beer or glass of wine after skiing or before dinner? Grab a seat at their bar and relax.

Winter activities include snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. This Ranch is a four-season resort with hiking and biking from Spring through Fall.

Complementary breakfast is served in the main lodge.

 

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

 

Moose Creek Ranch Barn

A large, beautiful rustic barn for weddings, corporate events, family reunions, and Christmas/Holiday parties

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

The Ranch House

The Ranch House is where we stayed on or visited this trip, a beautiful mountain home on the property that is perfect for large families or a small family reunion. A home that sleeps 14 to 16 people, with a full kitchen, a living and family room, and a game area. This home has four Bedrooms and three full baths, as well as a private deck with a firepit and views of the property’s pond and majestic mountains.

 

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

 

How far away does Moose Creek Ranch Sit from a Town

10 min from Victor, Idaho, Main Street has restaurants and shopping

25 minutes to Driggs for a larger town with more restaurants and shopping

30 min to Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park–

 

Restaurants we love in the Area

Big Hole BBQ – A small restaurant with delish smoked & BBQ dishes. They also have a nightly special and the best appetizers. This little place fills up fast, and we highly recommend going early. Serving breakfast and lunch

Pinky G’s Pizza– ( On dinners Dine-in and Dives) In Victor and Jackson Hole- The one in Victor is super tiny, with only two tables to dine in; I highly recommend taking it out.  Great pizza, garlic cheese bread, etc. 

The Royal Wolf is a restaurant and bar with a great outdoor patio for Summer dining. I love their Chef salad; it’s yummy. Ben got the fish and chips and said it was good, but he wouldn’t get it again; he prefers their sandwiches. 

Cowboy Coffee—In Jackson Hole, this is a great coffee house that serves pastries. If you’re a coffee lover, this is a must-stop in Jackson Hole. 

Snake River Roasting Co. is a roasting house and cafe that serves a full breakfast and lunch. They also sell gift items and coffee to take home. 

This family of mine is coffee lovers, and we love to visit both of these coffee houses.

What I wore on this trip HERE

 

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Head to Cooler Temperatures – Moose Creek Ranch

Head to Cooler Temperatures – Moose Creek Ranch

Hello, Pretty Ladies, and Happy Friday,

I hope you’ve had a great week; my hubby and I are coming off a great vacation. We headed to Idaho and Wyoming on a road trip and stayed at the Moose Creek Ranch in the Teton National Forest. It was the most relaxing and peaceful vacation we’ve been on in a long time. The perfect place to Head to Cooler Temperatures – Moose Creek Ranch

The drive is about 4 hours from where we live in Utah. Easy drive north to the beautiful Teton mountain air, just outside Victor, Idaho, and about 20 minutes from Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  View my Instagram Reel Here

Discount Code

To receive 25% off lodging stays between now and September 5th, use the code “DARCY” at check out!

 

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

 

Moose Creek Ranch

Originally built 1930

Moose Creek Ranch property is a unique getaway experience. Set in the Teton National Forest 

On a river with a pond, a private 10 acres of beautiful Mountain landscape. Majestic pine trees, wildflowers, and mountains give you a secluded, private feeling, with birds singing and the sounds of nature truly a relaxing experience. I highly recommend this beautiful ranch. 

Several properties’ lodging options include a main lodge for large families, mini cabins, luxury suite cabins, clamping tents on the stream, an airstream rental, and RV parking. 

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

Activities on the Ranch

There are yard games, Picnic tables, and tepees, as well as several firepits around the property where you can sit around, chat, and make s’mores. Each room comes with s’mores kits for you to enjoy at one of the many fire pits on the property.

E-bike rentals and Horseback riding are available for a small fee (reservation recommended)

Indoor main lodge for lounging by the fire, reading a book, or getting some work done. A game room with a pool table, air hockey, board games, and snacks

Happy hour from 4-6, And Saturday night live music from 6-8 around the fire. With singer-songwriter Greg Hise on Saturdays from 6-8 pm

Complementary breakfast is served in the main lodge.

Hiking and biking trails are all around the property and close by.

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

Moose Creek Ranch Barn

A large, beautiful rustic barn for weddings, corporate events, family reunions, and Christmas/Holiday parties

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

 

How far away does Moose Creek Ranch Sit from a Town

10 min from Victor, Idaho, Main Street has restaurants and shopping 

25 minutes to Driggs for a larger town with more restaurants and shopping

30 min to Jackson Hole, Wyoming 

Yellowstone National Park–

View of our Cabin

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

Head to Cooler Temperatures - Moose Creek Ranch

Enjoy a cocktail on your private deck and enjoy the view!

 

What I wore on this trip HERE

 

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Summersalt Swimwear Is Perfect For Anyage

Summersalt Swimwear is Perfect For Anyage

Hello Pretty ladies, 

I hope you had a great weekend, I had a wonderful girlfriend trip in Florida, and I am just trying to get back into the swing of things and get caught up on work before I turn around and head to the different coast, California, on Thursday.

Today, I wanted to share a swimsuit & darling stripe coverup I took to Florida and a peek at Lisa and Cammi’s suits on our trip.

I am excited to share that I will be partnering with Summersalt this summer. So, I’ll have several more suits to share with you in the upcoming weeks. Plus, I can share a $10 off code, D’ARCY_VANDENBERGJS10 Yippee, for savings. 

Summersalt Swimwear Is Perfect For Anyage

 

—JUMP into SUMMER—

With the official start of summer just a little over a week away, I thought that ” Jump into Summer” was a cute little title for the swimsuit styling reel I did on Instagram with me jumping off a small rock into the ocean. View the REEL Here. 

Summersalt Swimwear Is Perfect For Anyage

With Summersault swimwear and coverups.

Have you tried Summersalt swim? So many darling swimsuits and coverups. Fantastic quality, great color choices, patterns, and a great size selection from petite to plus sizing. This is genuinely a swimsuit line with a flattering swimsuit for every type of figure and size. With unique designs, color mixing, and swimwear for every age. 

I love this one-shoulder red one-piece swim suit♥️ I paired it with this silky strip shirt dress coverup ✔️ Perfect for a day at the pool or beach🌊🌴☀️

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Summersalt Swimwear Is Perfect For Anyage

Summersalt Swimwear Is Perfect For Anyage

Summersalt Swimwear Is Perfect For Anyage

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Live life stylishly and look good at any age.

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Cabana Life- Resort Wear or Streetwear 

Cabana Life- Resort Wear or Streetwear 

Cabana Life- Resort Wear or Streetwear 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Who’s ready for a vacation? Spring break is right around the corner. The first thing on my packing list: Sun safe styles. Keep yourself feeling confident & sun safe with Cabana resort pieces. 🏝 Check out these looks perfect for your next getaway: And easy to style for streetwear.

Ideas for Styling Cabana Life

Wear to the pool and then straight to lunch, or even better, style a Cabana Life swimsuit as a bodysuit paired with linen pants or jeans. Style a Cabana life dress in a blazer or denim jacket for a Summer Nights dinner.

You are packing for your next warm-weather vacation with @cabanalife Spf resort wear. Create easy looks from the pool to lunch, beach to dinner. Each collection piece can be styled in multiple ways, which means you pack less🧳🧳 Use swimsuits as body suits and poolside dresses styled with blazers for dinner; the options are endless!

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7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

Hello Pretty ladies,

I hope you are having a great start to your March; it’s still snowy here in Utah. I am so ready for Spring. If you’ve been following me or reading my blog, you know our family loves Sun Valley, Idaho, and we take two ski trips there a year and have for over 16 years. Ben and I go for Ben’s birthday, and then we take the family every March around Hampton’s birthday, Which is usually always around Spring break. This year we all need sun and sand for spring break, and our switching the Annual Sun Valley trip for somewhere without snow. 

Today, I am sharing 7 Restaurants to try, In Sun Valley, Idaho, for you to try on your visit. These are some of our family’s favorites and repeaters for us. I hope you’ll love them as much as we do. 

7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

A Little About Sun Val ey

Sun Valley is a great little ski town, home to two significant ski areas and a sister resort to Snow Basin in Eden, Ut. (where we live)  It’s in Ketchum, Idaho, with fun little shops and excellent restaurants. We love to stay at The Sun Valley Lodge. You can’t go wrong dining at any of the restaurants on their property, but I have included three of our favorites: The Konditorei, Gretchen’s, and Dutchin’s Lounge.

Konditorei

Fireside coffee and hot cocoa. Fresh-baked European pastries. Casual dining for breakfast and lunch, with an Austrian twist. This is a daily stop for us, as w  love, their breakfast, and we like to stop by for an afternoon coffee and treat. This is not to be missed. 

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Gretchen’s

Adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge lobby, Gretchen’s and The Duchin Lounge provide an exceptional dining experience. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are served daily At Gretchen’s.

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Duchin Lounge

A cozy, welcoming bar and lounge serve handmade cocktails, craft beer, and tasty bites in the Sun Valley Lodge lobby.

View Restaurant in the Sun Valley Inn. The Duchin Loung serves unique cocktails & appetizers, “the brussel sprout appetizer is amazing” with a beautiful atmosphere and a nightly live piano player.

 

Sun Valley Restaurant Guide

Photo’s below are from the Konditorei

 

Restaurants in Sun Valley

Saw Tooth Brewery -The Sawtooth Club has been the gathering place for Ketchum locals and visitors since 1987. And for a good reason! Always warm, comfortable, and welcoming, intimate yet lively. Rustic elegance and sophistication without pretension. The Sawtooth Club is in downtown Ketchum. Happy Hour is from 4:30-6:00. You should arrive at 4:30 for a seat. Dinner reservations are highly recommended.

7 Restaurants To Try In Sun Valley Idaho

The Celler Pub– A locals hang out, Good strong drinks (I like their Moscow mule), and a great happy hour. We always meet fun people and have great conversations. 

Lefty’s – A local’s hang out, not a touristy spot. Very casual and affordable sports bar serving Grill and bar food. Families welcome, and they have a couple of arcade games for kids to be entertained. It gets very crowded, and you could wait a while for food if you get there at peak hours. 

 

The Roundhouse

They were serving up sky-high lunches and dinners with breathtaking views.

Perched atop the Roundhouse Express gondola at 7,700 feet of elevation on Bald Mountain, The Roundhouse has served memorable meals, soul-warming drinks, and stunning views since 1939. The Roundhouse is America’s original on-mountain dining experience and offers the authentic charm of America’s etched elegance for which Sun Valley is known. Reservations are highly recommended. The view is worth the prices, which are on the higher end.

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Ketchum Starbucks– If you’re a Starbucks lover, this is a must-stop! Fun architecture with exciting history, including a vault and Hemingway art, not to mention great photo opportunities. 

 

 

Joining me in Sharing a Little Vacation recap is my good friend, Cindy, sharing her recap of her trip to Ashville, North Carolina. Make sure to head over there and read her post. She has excellent packing Ideas as well.  Cindy’s blog Lululoves7

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Vacation Mode Activated Cabana Life

Vacation Mode Activated Cabana LifeVacation Mode Activated Cabana Life

Hello pretty ladies. Spring is almost here, which means Summer is around the corner! This means Spending more time outdoors, and Beach & Lake Vacations are fast approaching. I love nothing more than spending time in the water. Whether poolside or beachside. Cabana Life resort wear is perfect for the whole family. Clothing that protects you, Spf 50, and UV ray protection. 

Cabana Life Clothing 

I love that Cabana Life clothing can take you from the beach to lunch. It’s fashionable and practical. Every piece travels well, along with not taking up much space. 

I love that every collection has a matching swimsuit, making packing easier. I took several pieces to Palm Beach, Florida, which helped me easily pack and organize my outfits—being able to mix and match some of the collections as well. Like in this outfit below: From the  Jetties Beach & Nantucket Collection. The colors work together even though the patterns are different. It makes for a fun combination. 

4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life

Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns if the colors are the same. It works out great.

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The terry cloth tunics have long been one of my favorite pieces from Cabana Life. I love how you can wear it as a bathing suit cover-up and a dress…. But it’s even cute, worn as a tunic paired with linen pants. A very versatile piece that takes you from the pool to the street.

Fashion tip:

It’s always a good rule of thumb to think of 3 ways to wear a piece of clothing before purchasing it!

Vacation Mode Activated Cabana Life

I am wearing the Naples collection Rufftops Maxi skirt and triangle bikini top💙 The Maxi Skirts are fantastic with a white linen button-up and Cabana Life’s Accessories. Perfect for a lunch date or pull-on over a swimsuit. You can’t go wrong with this Skirt and a denim jacket on a fantastic night; it takes it from day to evening. The colors in this collection are the prettiest shade of blue.

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Accessories. 

-Cabana Life Stripe bag

-Tan Backless Sun Hat

-Cabana life insulated cup

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Cabana Life Specials

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-Free Cabana Life tote bag  (Must add to cart.)

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-New essentials & spring styles have been launched online! 

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-SALE section (with up to 70% off)🏝️

– Free ground shipping with code SHIPBONUS

 

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Headed somewhere warm? Resort Wear

Headed somewhere warm☀️ Or WISHING you were?

Headed somewhere warm? Resort Wear

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

Are you headed somewhere warm?  Warm weather travel destinations this time of the year are highly sought after. Want to know what to pack? Cabana Life resort wear is perfect for the whole family. Clothing that protects you, Has Spf 50 and UV ray protection. Easy to pack and looks great.

About the sun protection:

Who doesn’t want a bit more protection from the sun?  Cabana Life Resort Wear has SPF 50 and clothing for the whole family. Perfect for the pool, water activities, and water sports. With several beautiful collections to choose from, you’ll find the ideal pieces for the whole family. Also, don’t forget to check out the up to 70% off select. Here.

I love that Cabana Life clothing can take you from the beach to lunch. It’s fashionable and practical. Every piece travels well, not taking up a lot of space. I love that every collection has a matching swimsuit. I am making packing even more accessible.

Headed somewhere warm with Cabana Life

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4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life

4 Vacation looks from Cabana Life

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What to Wear and Do on A Girl’s Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl’s Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Are you as happy to see the weekend as I am? Today, I am joining my friend, Dawn, with Party Til Dawn with a blog and Instagram share. Recapping our girlfriend’s “work and play” girl’s trip. We had the pleasure of combining work and play for a fun Girl’s weekend. Shopping, Hair, nails or a spa day, wine tasting, watching a movie, and dining are always delightful on a girl’s trip in Kirkland, Washington. 

What to Wear and Do on a Girl’s Trip to Seattle (a suburb of Seattle) Kirkland, Washington.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

A little look back at my girl’s weekend with Dawn. We stayed at the beautiful Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, WA. Located just a block from Lake Washington and surrounded by great restaurants and shopping, it is a must-stay when you visit! You are also just minutes away from Shop Totem Lake. The Heathman has a beautiful lobby to cozy up next to the fire with a cup of coffee to start your day. And an excellent onsite restaurant and bar where we shared appetizers and drinks after a long work day. 

Shop Totem Lake in Washington is the sister shopping center to Utah’s Station Park, which Dawn and I work with regularly on content creation. Dawn features Totem lake often, and I feature Station Park. We have now had the pleasure of working with each other at our locations while combining work and Play with a girl’s trip.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

 

Kirkland Girl’s trip Itinerary

Friday

Lunch with Sharleen  at Joe’s Burger

An excellent spot for a lunch meeting or hanging out with friends. The food was delicious, with several types of fries, from waffles, sweet potato regular fries, and garlic fries.

 

 

Content creation

Photo shoots with Evereve, Ulta, and Sephora. A little video-creating with products perfect for the holidays and some sneak peeks in Santas village. Below is one of the outfits I wore for Evereve.

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            Evereve, Ulta, Sephora

Hotel bar & restaurant appetizers & night cap & crazy meeting /Jewelry artist (for next day’s pop @Rhon)

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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Saturday 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Spanx air essentials pieces are perfect for Travel and weekend wear. Shop the Look below:

 

 

203 Coffee and a walk 

203 coffee, also located at the shops at Totem lake, is a charming spot to grab a great coffee or warm drink and head out on a walk around the lovely shopping center to get in your steps for the day or shop the beautiful stores while taking in the sites of the center.

Ulta hair appointments

Olaplex hair treatments at Ulta are a must! Your Hair will look and feel so good! Read more about Our experience HERE.

Mani/Pedi’s- Anthony Vince at the Shops at Totem Lake

Need a little pampering? A manicure and a pedicure always do the trick for me—also, a great place to have a birthday party or bridal pampering party. 

 

 

Dinner at Due Cucina located at the Shops at Totem Lake

love good pasta? This pasta is like your little Italian grandmother made it! 🙂 Guess what? You can take it home and freeze it too! Travel well, as I brought home to my family. 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Movie- Cenamark we saw a great chick flick (Ticket to Paradise with Julia Roberts)

Content creating/ Shopping -Nordstrom Rack & Sephora

Sunday

A little sleeping in and enjoying a coffee with a view in my room, wearing Print Fresh PJ, of course. (You know these are some of my go-to pj’s) The Heathman has in-room coffee, tea, and comfy couches, and my room had a pretty view overlooking the cute shops across the street.  

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

Print fresh Pj’s perfect for sleep and lounging on a Sunday morning. With all the fun prints and stylish sets, Printfresh pj’s are my go-to pj’s for Travel. 

 

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A Walk & Breakfast at Kirkland bakery right across from the  Hotel, and of so good we had to stop by multiple times.

This bakery and coffee house had the best croissants (like I was in Paris, and I am not joking). So good I took a box home for the guys. Everything we tried, we loved. Isn’t that one of your favorite things to do while traveling? Trying out and tasting the foods.

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY

Yes, Seattle has a wine culture; who knew? Dawn and I met one of Dawn’s followers, Karin, for this fun experience. (now Karin and I follow each other and chat via dm daily) Another fun part of our job is building relationships that turn into friendships. We had a fun day experiencing three different wineries, tasting three wines per winery owned and created by women. 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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Dinner at Sparrow with Krista & Julie

Krista & Julie are fellow Bloggers/Instagrammers living in Kirkland and Dawn’s good friends. We also have built a friendship on Instagram. One of the best parts of traveling is connecting with those you’ve made friendships with online. 

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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Monday – Pike Place Market shopping and Lunch

Checked one off my bucket list, with a little day trip to Pike’s Place. The flowers are stunning, and the shopping and food markets are something to see. We had a delicious lunch and picked up several yummy gourmet jams, cheese, chocolates, and treats to bring home.  

What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

We are wearing some great looks from @lovechicos that will take you from day to night, work to weekend, or a fun Girl’s trip as we did! 

Chico’s is having a Huge SALE. Our looks and some of their BEST sellers are on major sale! 

A few of our favorites are: 

-Coated denim $49

-Cashmere joggers $19-49

-Define me denim $19.98

And so much more!

 

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What to Wear and Do on A Girl's Trip

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Thank you

Thanks for reading today’s blog post. “What to Wear and Do on A Girl’s Trip” Do you like to go on girl’s trips?” I would love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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