If you're planning on making a trip to the Outer Banks this summer and are looking for things to add to your itinerary then you've come to the right place. The Outer Banks, also known as OBX, is a string of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina known for their beautiful beaches, quaint towns, sunken shipwrecks, and their majestic wild horses. It's a great place for families to sit back, unwind, eat some incredible seafood, and really soak up some sunshine beachside. Fun fact— did you know there are over 4,000 sunken ships estimated to be within the ocean waters around OBX dating back ..read more

It's finally here, the LONG awaited and highly requested Italy travel guide. Shaun and I went on this trip in 2019, so technically one year before I started this blog, but that didn't stop me from taking ALL the photos and mapping out an intense itinerary. Italy has been to date my favorite trip that my husband and I ever went on together… it has everything we love about traveling— incredible food and wine (that doesn't give you a hangover!), endless history, and unbelievably breathtaking scenery. Shaun also proposed to me at the end of this trip, so it's safe to say Italy has a special hold o ..read more

The first leg of our honeymoon began in Key West for 4 days (full blog post here) and then we hopped on a plane and made our way to the insanely breathtaking island of Turks and Caicos. If you have been going back and forth between possible destinations for your honeymoon or even next vacation and you can't decide, look into Turks. It's truly the most beautiful island we have been to so far and in my opinion severely underrated! You know when you see those photos online of the vibrant turquoise crystal clear blue water and wonder if it actually exists? Well Turks is the REAL DEAL. Truthfully t ..read more

If you are planning a trip to Delray Beach, Florida and are wondering where you should stay and what you should do while you're there… then you've come to the right place! I will be breaking down our 4 day trip and posting our exact itinerary below in case you want to replicate it. To those that aren't familiar with Delray it's a small charming beach town located in southeast Florida and it's the perfect spot for a fun getaway in the sun. Whether you are traveling with friends, a significant other, or your family there are things to do for everybody! It is also conveniently located centrally t ..read more

Let's just preface this with anxiety is a b*tch. But over the years I have figured out what works for me to minimize or help with my anxiety and that is what I am going to share with you. Just keep in mind what works for me, might not work for you, because unfortunately there is a not a one size fits all remedy for anxiety. However, in my opinion it's all worth trying if it can help you in anyway. First off, let me just say that you are not alone, you are not crazy, and you are strong AF, stronger than you realize my friend. I have struggled with anxiety for YEARS and I definitely hit rock bot ..read more

If you are planning a trip to Reno +/or Lake Tahoe this post contains a full 7 day itinerary and details on all the must see's, things to do, restaurant recommendations, and where we stayed! I also have highlights saved on my Instagram from both spots (Reno + Lake Tahoe). Background story…. my husband and I started a little tradition a few years go — spend New Years Eve somewhere different every year. I mean what's better than starting the year off by exploring somewhere new? We decided that we wanted to go somewhere cold and filled with snow this year for the ultimate winter vacation. Lake T ..read more

Thinking about planning a trip to Baltimore, but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you are worried about the bad rep Baltimore often gets and are wondering if it's a safe spot to visit. Well then stick around because I am going to do a deep dive into our most recent trip to the infamous Charm City. Here's a summary of what you will find below in case you want to jump ahead! Thoughts on Baltimore Where We Stayed (Hilton Inner Harbor) What to Do Where to Eat + Drink Outfits I Packed with links! Exact Itinerary THOUGHTS ON BALTIMORE Baltimore earned its nickname Charm City back in the 70s i ..read more

"If you are looking to plan a trip to Denver for a girls weekend or are thinking of having your bachelorette in the Mile-High city, then this travel guide is for you!" #denvertravelguide Let me just preface this entire post with the fact that my heart is so insanely full after this weekend. If you're new here my name is Stephanie and I am a wanderlustin, fashion obsessed, spicy margarita enthusiast that creates content on various social platforms. One of the platforms I use is Instagram (@sugaredstilettos), which is where I virtually met the 7 other girls I went to Denver with. I had talked w ..read more

Connecticut may have four seasons, but in my opinion, fall is undoubtedly the best. There is just something about the crisp air, colorful changing leaves, and all the fall activities that make my heart feel so full. Oh and I am an October baby (and so is my hubby), so I was destined to be biased regardless. PS, if you're new here my name is Stephanie and I am a wanderlustin, fashion obsessed, spicy margarita enthusiast. Follow me along on instagram ,@sugaredstilettos to see all that and a big dose of my daily life… I love new friends! I look forward to the fall season every year because I get ..read more

If you are planning on making a trip down to Key West this post contains a full 4 day itinerary and details on all the must see's, things to do, restaurant recommendations, and where we stayed! I also have a Key West highlight saved on my Instagram (click here)! PS, if you're new here my name is Stephanie and I am a wanderlustin, fashion obsessed, spicy margarita enthusiast. Follow me along on instagram ,@sugaredstilettos to see all that and a big dose of my daily life… I love new friends! Key West was the first stop on our honeymoon before we took off to Turks and Caicos (Turks blog post is ..read more