News — erins travels

London during the holidays has been on my wish list for years! Between the Christmas lights, stores, and the energy, the liveliness of a big city gets my heart racing and blood flowing. London was no exception!! Friends gave me their London “must-see” list. Heather Christopher Travel also helped us with a plan, reservations, tours, transportation, and a guide. It was my first time using a travel agent, and I highly recommend her!  Day 1 Departure: We flew a direct night flight from Charlotte to London Heathrow Airport. Customs were easy and electronic. We were off the plane with bags in hand within 20...

I promised you guys a full round up of my latest trip to California... Dream along with me on my perfect three days in Southern California! First up.... fly into LAX and take an uber to  Santa Monica Proper Hotel.  DAY 1 - When you get to the hotel, head up to the rooftop and take a quick dip in the pool to freshen up after your flight. The hotel has bikes (electric and regular) so next up is a bike ride to Elephante for lunch. If it’s early, make sure to try the breakfast pizza! And don’t miss out on the whipped eggplant (mainly...

This week I headed to one of my favorite places, California! We had a jewelry show out there and then I met up with two of my best girlfriends for a girls weekend. We try to do one or two trips a year and we met in Napa this time!  I flew in to San Francisco where a friend of mine hosted a jewelry show at her house and then headed to Calistoga for the day before I met up with Carrie and Tina. I had heard incredible things about the mud baths and the healing properties of the warm springs. I booked...

Bryan and I had a kid free week in Charlotte for the first time in 7 years...!!! So of course we got bored and decided to go to one of our favorite places for 24(ish) hours. I've put together some of my favorites and stop on our most recent  whirlwind in NYC!    First stop was Balthazar because I'm not kidding when I tell you I DREAM about these chocolate chip cookies. But don't worry, I washed it down with a green juice 😂 This trip we stayed at The Refinery - it's one of our go-to's but One Hotel...

Bryan and I recently took a quick trip to Charleston for Bryan’s work event. I always to love being in Charleston – so much beauty and inspiration all around you!! We stayed at The Loutrel… last time we stayed at The Spectator and they are owned by the same people and right next door to each other.   You know how I feel about a hotel lobby…inspiration everywhere! At The Spectator, when you walk in there is the most amazing painting by Sally King Benedict. I love all the original artwork throughout both hotels and the bar at the Spectator is...