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#EddieBauerPartner Can’t go on an outdoor advent #EddieBauerPartner Can’t go on an outdoor adventure without packing some of @eddiebauer’s warm weather apparel. It has been perfect for our spring and summer outdoor adventures from hiking to kayaking and all the other ways we’ve been sending time outside. Where will you #LiveYourAdventure? 

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Since IG hates on photos gotta get them in how I c Since IG hates on photos gotta get them in how I can! Honestly sunset in the lavender fields is everything, probably one of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever witnessed. I don’t have much information to give today I really just wanted to share these photos 😬.

Check out my last 3 reels with @oneikatraveller for information on experiencing lavender season in Provence, France. These photos are from a lavender field in Valensole.

P.S. the skirt is from Amazon and they have multiple colors!

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Things to do in Provence, France 🇫🇷 besides Things to do in Provence, France 🇫🇷 besides the lavender fields (save + share this post):

🇫🇷Go village hopping and take in the small towns. The first clip of this video was shot in the village of Roussillon and we also visited nearby Gordes.
🇫🇷Explore the ancient town of Saint Paul de Vence
🇫🇷Hike the beautiful Calanques de Cassis
🇫🇷Relax at the beaches of Grande Plage of La Ciotat and the Grande Mer beach of Cassis
🇫🇷Visit Gorges du Verdon, a gorgeous must see lake
🇫🇷Go wine tasting at one of the vineyards like Les Vignerons du Mont Saint-Victoire. Provence is known for their Rosé but you can also taste sweet and spicy wines.
🇫🇷Explore a multitude of ancient ruins, including Roman amphitheaters.
🇫🇷Take a tour of one of traditional perfume factories, Parfumerie Fragonard, Molinard or Parfumerie Galimard and do a workshop where you make your own perfume
🇫🇷Visit the Pope's Palace in Avignon
🇫🇷As you’ll most likely fly into Marseille don’t forget to leave time to explore this city as well, especially the port.

Have you been to Provence? What did you enjoy about the region?

Follow @thetravelingchild and @oneikatraveller for more tips.

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Everything you need to know about visiting the Lav Everything you need to know about visiting the Lavender fields in Provence, France (save + share this post):

Lavender season varies each year but falls between June and August.

Provence is the region but there are various cities with fields. Valensole is the most popular and where the fields we visited were located but there are also fields in Sault, Manosque and Luberon. The time frame that the lavender blooms is different in each city. Our visit was July 3-5th but the bloom and harvest time could change next year.

The best airport to fly into is Marseille. Airlines that fly to Marseille from the US are Air France, British Airways, Swiss, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways, Lufthansa and TAP Portugal. If you’re already in Europe you can also fly Pegasus, Ryanair, Tunisair, Aeroflot, Ethiopian, Easyjet, Vueling, Eurowings and Air Algerie. 

If you’re visiting from Paris you can take the train to Marseille! 

From Marsielle you will need to take the train or bus to Valensole or Manosque as your home base. As you’ll 100% need a car to get around to all the Lavender fields you can also rent a car from Marseille and drive as finding a rental car in the smaller towns is more difficult. 

What questions do you have about the lavender fields or Provence?

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My top 5 favorite international destinations I’v My top 5 favorite international destinations I’ve visited!

1. Botswana- I did an exchange program here where I lived with a family in the village of Oodi right outside Gaborone one summer in high school. It completely changed the way I view travel. Besides getting to learn so much of the countries culture from my host family to learning a bit of Setswana to camping in the Okavango Delta it will always be one of my favorite trips.

2. Turkey- from the people to the food to the landscape to the sea it was everything. I visited Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya and Izmir and the country has so much to offer with varying landscapes. 

3. Rio de Janeiro- We loved our family trip to Brazil, the food, the people, the vibrance of Rio was everything. So many beautiful hikes, learning how to dance Samba, learning how to make Moqueca, going to a futbol match in Maracana Stadium, wow the energy!! Oh and the nightlife was 🔥. Can’t wait to return and explore more of the country.

4. Kenya- This country has so much to offer. We visited Amboseli National Park, got to do a walking safari amongst zebras and giraffes in Lake Naivasha and even ran into a hippo 😅. We visited a Maasai Tribe who gave us such a warm welcome inviting us into their homes, teaching the girls how to make fire from scratch and we even say 5 cheetah take down a topi, seeing a live kill was insane! Ended the trip relaxing on Diani Beach swimming in the stunning Indian Ocean.

5. Madeira, Portugal- the landscape on this island is insane. Exploring I often felt like I was in 20 different places, like how is all in one island? Loved the hikes here, being above the clouds, seeing all the waterfalls, spotting dolphins in the ocean, and the food was so good! I also enjoyed Lisbon but Madeira was everything!

What have been your favorite international trips? What country is highest on your bucket list (doesn’t have to be from my list)?

Should I make a list for my favorite US destinations (they’ll probably surprise you).

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Answering the most asked question on my vacuum sea Answering the most asked question on my vacuum sealed carry-on only reel (save + share this post). This is how my clothes look once I take them out of the bag. Do you think these are really wrinkled? They were vacuum sealed for roughly 22 hours.

If you’re going to visit more than one city the best way to pack these is to pack each bag per city. Then all your clothes for that one city are all together and you only have to open one bag at a time. Then reseal that one bag with all your dirty clothes before going to the next city and don’t worry about the other ones getting dirty or smelling! You can label each bag with a sticky note or tape with a marker to know what bag has what clothes.

The link to purchase the bags and hand pump is my bio.

#packingtips #packinghacks #traveltipsandtricks
#WBPartner The girls are so excited to watch the n #WBPartner The girls are so excited to watch the new @wbpictures DC League of Super Pets. To prepare for our trip to the theater to see it we did a fun activity of making our own super hero costumes for us and our very own super pets. 

Jordyn turns villains into ice cream and eats them, James turns villains into money and spends them and Kennedy shoots lighting with her eyeballs. 

If you or your child could have super powers what would you pick? @dcleagueofsuperpets #DCSuperPets

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Ritz Carlton Bacara: The Best Santa Barbara Luxury Hotel

April 1, 2019      California, Destinations, North America

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After snowboarding in Lake Tahoe my husband and I were looking for a relaxing California vacation. We spent 3 days on an amazing Santa Barbara vacation celebrating our anniversary. When choosing where to stay in Santa Barbara, a beachfront hotel was at the top of our list. We chose the Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort and couldn’t have been more pleased with our selection. If you are looking for a Santa Barbara luxury hotel, here’s why the Ritz Carlton Bacara should be your first choice.

The Views at the Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort

If you are looking for a Santa Barbara Luxury hotel with epic ocean views Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort should be your only choice. Tons of whales migrate through Santa Barbara and there are many days you can see whales and dolphins splashing in the ocean. The sunrises are also gorgeous with orange and purple hues lightening the sky.

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The Rooms at the Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort

My husband and I were celebrating our 6 year wedding anniversary so it was only right we treated ourselves. We stayed in a one-bedroom suite with an ocean view. Our room had a living room/bedroom combo with a separate living area space, fireplace, soaking tub and two bathrooms. The room also came with a huge balcony overlooking the ocean where you could sometimes see dolphins jumping out of the water!

Ritz Carlton Bacara One Bedroom Suite Bed

 

Ritz Carlton Bacara One Bedroom Suite Living Room
One Bedroom Suite Living Room

Ritz Carlton Bacara Bathroom

Ritz Carlton Bacara Spa

The Ritz Carlton Bacara Spa is one of the best spas I have been to. From the moment I arrived everything was perfection. I was handed a glass of champagne while I waited in front of the fire place in the waiting room for my therapist.

Ritz Carlton Bacara Spa

I hate going to the spa and the therapist asking you your pain points but then giving you the same rehearsed massage they give everyone. My therapist listened to exactly what I said my problem areas were and focused on them.

The Club Lounge at the Ritz Carlton Bacara

If you’re staying at the Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort and the room you’ve booked doesn’t include the Club Lounge, add it on! The Club Lounge offers a full breakfast, hors d’oeuvres for lunch, and dessert in the evening. You can also enjoy a wide selection of unlimited bottled water, juices, beer, wine, cocktails, and champagne.

Ritz Carlton Bacara Club Lounge Breakfast

Exquisite Dining at the Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort

I usually steer clear of hotel restaurants because they are overpriced and lackluster. That was not the case at the Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort and Angel Oak Bacara proved to be one of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara. We first visited Angel Oak for brunch and it was actually the first day they opened for brunch. It was exquisite! Whether you order and alcoholic beverage or nonalcoholic the presentation of your drink will be beautiful.

Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort Angel Oak Drinks

My husband ordered the shrimp and grits which while customary of southern cities like New Orleans and Miami grits aren’t typically heard of in west coast cities in California. Well Angel Oak hit the nail on the head with this dish, it was absolutely perfect. I ordered the Striped Bass with blue crab risotto and it was just as delicious. The only critique I had was that while my piece of Bass was very generous, I can’t say the same for the risotto. I really wish they would have put more on my plate.

Angel Oak Bacara Brunch

 

After eating brunch at Angel Oak Bacara we tried them for dinner our last night. We started with the crab cake appetizer and I’m pleased to report it was filled with crab and not bread crumbs!

Ritz Carlton Bacara Angel Oak Crab Cake

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For our main course the Abalone came highly recommended as a local favorite and signature dish but we weren’t 100% sold. Luckily our waiter suggested we could order a half portion as a side dish so we could each get what we really wanted while trying out a new dish.

Ritz Carlton Bacara Angel Oak Abalone

In addition to this my husband ordered a filet and I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass. Both were just as delicious as our brunch entrees.

Angel Oak Bacara Dinner Chilean Sea Bass

We couldn’t end the night without trying out the dessert we’d seen another table order earlier. The plate literally came out on fire! It was a coconut ice cream covered in meringue and then covered with alcohol before being set on fire!

The Pools at the Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort

Unfortunately it was rainy the majority of our visit so we were unable to enjoy the pools. However, there are three pools on property and each of them are heated! There is one pool at the spa and then two additional pools where you can enjoy views of the ocean.

Ritz Carlton Bacara Spa Pool

Is the Ritz Carlton Bacara a Family and Pet Friendly Resort?

Even though we weren’t traveling with our kids we always notice if a hotel is kid friendly. From the moment we stepped on the property we knew the Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort was family friendly. At check-in kids have their own check-in desk and are also able to select a toy from the toy wagon.

Ritz Carlton Bacara Kid Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara

On site the Bacar has a kids club. Here kids can go on a nature walk with a marine biologists! They can also learn about the local animals while in the kids club through various activities. When looking for alone time with your significant other while traveling with kids their parents night out program is perfect. On weekends for a minimal fee of $50 the kids club staff hosts a special night for the kids. On these Parents Night Outs you can drop your child off from 6:00-9:00PM and enjoy a kid-free evening.

Ritz Carlton Bacara Kids Club

The Ritz Carlton Bacara is also one of the few pet friendly hotels in Santa Barbara. I wouldn’t expect a luxury hotel to be pet friendly but they have dedicated rooms for those who can’t or don’t want to leave their pets at home.

While there is definitely enough to keep you busy at the resort I do suggest you get out a bit and explore the area. Santa Barbara is known for its food and wine and it is in abundance. Check out the best tasting rooms on Santa Barbara’s wine trail or get out and enjoy some of the various things to do in Santa Barbara. Did you find this article helpful? Please share it!

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