Frankly, I never thought I’d willingly travel to Vermont in winter. Single digit temperatures are typically not my thing. In fact, I usually consider 50 degrees cold.
However, after experiencing a “fake Christmas” in balmy Palm Beach and Miami in early December, I was ready for a true winter getaway.
Don’t get me wrong; I’m typically all for palm tree living.
Posh Palm Beach Island in South Florida is a favorite amongst fashionistas and celebrities.
While it’s decidedly more upscale than vibrant Miami, it offers just as many brilliant photo opportunities.
If you’re looking to elevate your Instagram feed while in the Sunshine State, you must pay a visit to this uncrowded, fashion-forward resort island.
Here are my top recommendations for where to create Insta-worthy content on Palm Beach Island.
Having brunch in Asheville, North Carolina has forced me to reconsider my self-proclaimed “non-foodie” ways. To be clear, it’s not that I don’t appreciate good food, it’s just not typically a priority for me while traveling. You’re more likely to find me photographing fairytale architecture for Instagram, hiking quaint European villages, or gushing over beautiful beaches.
With pretty palm trees, beautiful beaches, and flashy facades galore, the Sunshine State offers endless photo opportunities for Instagrammers. I recently returned to Florida to rediscover the most Instagrammable places in Miami and update this guide with fresh new photo spots.
If you think southeastern Florida is all retirement communities and golf courses, then you’re in for a surprise.
For the smallest state, Rhode Island makes up for what it lacks in size with charm.
From darling shops, to picturesque harbors, to stunning mansions, you’re sure to fall under this snack-sized state’s magnetic spell.
I’ve now visited Newport a total of three times: once for a vacation, once for my bachelorette, and most recently for a daytime excursion.
After spending a fun-filled weekend in Charleston, it has stolen my heart – and a spot amongst my favorite U.S. cities. This charming, well-preserved city has exceeded my expectations in so many ways.
First off, I was surprised by how “un-Southern” it felt, in the absolute best way possible. While it definitely brought the Southern charm, it didn’t have the sluggish pace I often associate with southern cities.
A few weeks back, I was followed by a foodie on Instagram.
Now, if you’re at all familiar with my non-foodie ways, you’ll know this doesn’t typically “move the needle” for me, as they say.
So you may be surprised to know that I actually took the time to scroll through her feed…
And kept scrolling…
And scrolling…
And scrolling…
What can I say?
Baltimore was a learning experience, much like dating an ex. While there were challenging times, the dust has settled and there are no more hard feelings. I have moved on to “see other cities” and Baltimore will just keep doing Baltimore. I am grateful for our time together, and although I don’t wish to re-live the experience, I can share it with others who may want to have their day in the sun.
Baltimore is not a city that welcomed me with open arms. I really had to work for it. And since I wasn’t mentally prepared for what I was getting into, it downright tried my patience, pushed my buttons, and forced me into situations I wasn’t comfortable in. And I’m originally from New York.
But that’s not to say it was a wasted trip.
I’ll be honest with you. I obsessed over writing this post for about two weeks. Not because it was a departure from posting about Greece (in fact, that’s something I’m actively moving toward), but because I sincerely didn’t know what to write that would be worth reading. I wanted to provide compelling reasons to come here outside of what you would typically expect.