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Belest Blog
Travel anecdotes, photos, and advice from Emily's personal adventures to inspire your next one!


3 of London’s Many Unique Dining Experiences
I don’t know about you, but when I travel I love to find unique food. Food that is special to that place or region, and definitely...
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5 Harry Potter Locations To Experience in London
Let’s face it, we didn’t get our letter to Hogwarts when we were 11. We are mere muggles, but we still dream of living in JK Rowling’s...
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Costa Maya and the Yucatan Escape
Our final port was in Costa Maya, which is a little town on the Mexican coast. Before we went on the cruise, we booked an excursion here...
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Belize, Cozumel, and the Yucatan Escape
After a belly flop filled day aboard the Empress of the Seas, drinking pina colada’s and relaxing in the shade, we arrived in Cozumel...
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Key West and the Yucatan Escape
As we set off on our “friendcation” aboard Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas leaving from Miami, all I could think was, thank...
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5 Things To Remember When Packing For A Cruise
If you’re anything like me, you’ve created a list for your cruise a week in advance with items that you need to pack and buy. If you’re...
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How To Get the Most Out of Your Weekend in Boston
I’ve never been a very spontaneous person. I’ve tried to say that I am, but when it comes down to it, I like to lay my clothes out every...
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Deland: The Grilled Cheese Stop On A Florida Road Trip
Alright, the final installment of our Birthday Road Trip Extravaganza(!!). If you aren’t caught up to speed and would like to know more...
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Tarpon Springs: The Spongy Stop On A Florida Road Trip
On our second day of the Birthday Weekend Road Trip Extravaganza (my new name for this), we got to explore Crystal River, Tarpon Springs...
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Cedar Key: The Quaint Stop On A Weekend Florida Road Trip
In keeping with the true wanderlust mindset, I try to go somewhere new on or around my birthday. One year we decided to visit some of the...
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3 Ways To Survive Cabin Fever in Rabun Gap, Georgia
As summer approaches and our AC bill climbs, I can’t help but long for the crisp mountain air. Anthony and I had previously spent a New...
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New York City: How To Explore On A Budget
My close friend, Allie, from elementary school (we’ve known each other since Kindergarten!) moved to New York for a couple of years. She...
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