Best Places To Eat in Fort Lauderdale
Sampling is one of the best ways to catch the flavor of your destination. South Florida’s Wilton Manors in Fort Lauderdale is no exception. This bright, off-beat beachside boasts a host of different cuisines. From rustic Italian to French bistro to quirky brunch comfort food, these are the best places to eat in Fort Lauderdale […]
How to Plan a New England Road Trip
If there’s one method of travel getting a major resurgence this year, it’s the road trip. Just in time for your Fall road trip planning, Moon Guides has released The Open Road: 50 Best Road Trips in the USA. Although the book came out today, team Ready to Stare was lucky enough to get an advanced copy. We used this as travel guide to take a New England road trip.Â
Coolest Themed Hotel – Black Swan Inn Hotel Tour
Who would have known that in the middle of Idaho sleeps the coolest themed hotel born of any Instagrammers dreams? With fifteen fully designed, immersive suites, the is a paradise in potato country. During our recent , my collaborator and I had the chance to visit this gem. After seeing A Pretty Cool Hotel Tour […]
Planning Your Yellowstone Road Trip with Moon Travel Guides
This Yellowstone Road Trip Guide is sponsored by Moon Travel Guides but all thoughts and opinions are my own. As a kid, my family went on a lot of road trips so as an adult, I’ve always gravitated to travel by plane. Flying has always felt like a more efficient way to have more time […]
My 19 Best Travel Destinations of 2019
In 2019, I traveled to so many different amazing places and events both in the US and abroad. These are the best travel destinations I saw!
Honeymoon in Paris – Romantic Dinner Cruise on River Seine
When I started planning my , I knew I wanted to find an activity that was romantic and really representative of what the city has to offer. Hands down, the most romantic activity to do in Paris is a dinner cruise on River Seine with La Marina by Paris Seine. This cruise combines famous sites […]
What to Wear to Honeymoon in Paris
*This post was sponsored by David’s Bridal but all thoughts and opinions are my own. It’s no secret that planning my wedding was stressful for me. When I needed a break from the stress of seating charts, floral arrangements and vendor drama, I shifted my focus to September 23. This is the day that we […]
Can You Zip Line While Fat? Yes, You CAN!
In an effort to bring you more body positive travel content, I’ve invited some guest bloggers to share their fat travel adventures. First up is Amanda McCullough of While Fat sharing that yes, you can! Sweat on my arms despite the overcast skies in Thailand, I took a moment to look out over the vista […]
Cute & Comfy Walking Shoes for Travel
This post on cute and comfy walking shoes for travel is long overdue. Since I got back from my , y’all have asking me about the shoes I pack when I travel. On my trip to Italy for two weeks, I packed seven pairs of shoes that included a mix of sneakers, sandals, slides and flats. […]
Plus Size Swimwear Meets Daywear in Capri, Italy
I am still on so today on the blog we are heading back to one of the most gorgeous islands that I’ve ever seen: Capri, Italy. It’s known for it’s deep blue water and beautiful panoramic views. I had actually been there by ferry while I was studying abroad during college. I couldn’t afford to […]
Plus Size Travel Tips: Be Prepared for Chafing, Blisters, Burns and Aches with Medzone
Relaxing is usually not on my  I just got back from a two-week trip to Italy where we visited 12 cities and stayed in six different hotels. I’m extremely grateful that we got to see so much of Italy including a familiar faves like Palermo, Naples, and Taormina as well as places that were new […]
Plus Size Floral Maxi Dresses – A Travel Staple
Packing for an international trip of more than two weeks when you’re a fashion blogger is no easy feat! I had so many looks that I wanted to bring and I also had to make sure that I was on a budget especially because I wanted to have a mix of day and evening looks. […]