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Wanderlust Wednesday: Eco-Friendly Vacations

March 18, 2020 No Comments

Wanderlust Wednesday: Eco-Friendly Destinations / www.vanessahwood.com

More and more people are booking eco-friendly vacations. Eco-friendly travel practices can lift the remorse and lighten the blemish on Mother Earth. So today, for Wanderlust Wednesday, COVID-19 be damned. Come with me and daydream, if only for a little while, as I share a few “gorgeous, green destinations” that have eco-friendly and sustainable offerings. Bali, Indonesia Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats. There are several eco-friendly resorts in Bali. Helsinki, Finland Helsinki, the green and easily […]

All Things Wanderlust, Travel

Wanderlust Wednesday: Christmas Around The World

December 18, 2019 No Comments

If you’re planning a Christmas getaway, then you’ve probably been planning your trip for months. Wherever you go or whatever you have planned, make it a festive and fun Christmas you and your family will remember. Last minute trips can be stressful if you’re a planner, but if you can get the time off on such short notice, then there is something to be said of the spontaneity of a last minute Christmas trip. Christmas Around the World If you’re able to take off a week at Christmastime and choose to take a vacation during the holiday season, then check […]

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Wanderlust Wednesday: My Travel Bucket List, Part 2

April 10, 2019 No Comments

Sometimes I daydream about winning the lottery and traveling the world. My wanderlust bucket list keeps growing every day and today, with part 2 of my “travel bucket list”, I’m sharing more far away destinations that I find fascinating and hope to travel to one day. Iceland My friend, Karis, has traveled to Iceland several times. In fact, I think she says that it is one of her most favorite places to visit. I always thought the the Blue Lagoon was some tropical destination that Brooke Shields was stranded on, but it’s actually in Iceland. If you want to get […]

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My Birthday Staycation in Knoxville, TN

March 27, 2019 No Comments

Downtown Knoxville Stay-Cation / www.vanessahwood.com

A couple of months ago, I celebrated my birthday with a staycation in Knoxville, Tenn., with my favorite person – my husband, Mike. We took in the downtown vibes, walked around Market Square, ate some great food, and then saw my favorite Broadway show at the Tennessee Theatre on Sunday afternoon. What a weekend! Our overnight staycation began on Saturday afternoon, when we checked into The Oliver Hotel, a boutique hotel located in downtown Knoxville. “The hotel is the only boutique property in Knoxville with a style that pays tribute to downtown’s colorful history, while offering guest rooms and suites […]

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Wanderlust Wednesday: My Travel Bucket List, Part 1

March 20, 2019 No Comments

Cabo All-Inclusive resort / www.vanessahwood.com

Like most people, I have a bucket list full of places, near and far, that I want to see. I’ve even written about some of those places in previous posts, but I wanted to share a few of those beautiful locations again in a special series of “wanderlust Wednesday” posts. Italy I’ve previously written about Italy, and in another post, I wrote about the tiny Italian island of Capri. This boot-shaped European country is on my bucket list because of both the book and the movie, “Under the Tuscan Sun”, starring Diane Lane as Frances Mayes. After seeing this movie, […]