Travel

Cabo San Lucas

Where to stay...
With so many options in Cabo, where do I begin?!
Nathan and I have a very special connection to Cabo. So much so, that we decided to get married in this paradise of a place. We’ve gone on several different trips - alone, with family, and with friends.
When traveling with friends, we discovered some great hotels for a more fun ambiance is Me Cabo. Part of the Melia Hotel Group, they are known for 5 star luxury service but have more of a party vibe. For example, the pool has loud music and fancy white plush chairs that look like day beds at a beach club.
When traveling with family and on getaways with just the 2 of us, we discovered that all-inclusive hotels don’t make sense for us because you’re paying a premium and you end up wanting to explore all of the amazing restaurants Cabo has to offer. It just doesn’t make sense for us personally, but if you are looking for some great ones, I’d recommend Grand Velas.
With that said, our favorite resorts are:
1. Chileno Bay Resort, an Auberge Resort
2. One &amp; Only, Palmilla
3. Las Ventanas, a Rosewood Hotel
4. The Cape, a Thompson Hotel
5. The Resort at Pedregal, a Waldorf Hotel
6. Esperanza, an Auberge Resort
7. Montage Hotel
8. Four Seasons, East Cape
Before booking with these hotels directly, I always recommend checking Expedia and Travelocity for great bundle deals of flights + hotels combined. We’ve been to these 5 star hotels many times and spent less than you would have normally at an all-inclusive resort.

<h1>Transportation</h1>
I always recommend booking your travel from the airport ahead of time. 2 reasons - you don’t have to be worried about getting ripped off by a taxi &amp; it’s a nice feeling to know you are getting a personalized luxury ride for $10 more with peace of mind of not waiting around.
2 companies I recommend are:
1. Vivo (<a href="https://www.vivolx.com">https://www.vivolx.com</a>)
2. Optic (reservaciones@opticpt.com)
*message me directly for codes for cheaper rates*

<h1>Let’s Eat (and drink)</h1>
Some of our favorite restaurants:
1. Comal at Chileno Bay Resort (Michelin styled food - overlooking the ocean)
2. El Farallon at The Resort at Pedregal (very romantic - overlooking the ocean in a cave)
3. Manta at The Cape Hotel (rooftop overlooking the ocean - Asian Fusion)
4. Edith’s (in the heart of town - a fun Mexican food restaurant - sister restaurant of the lunch spot “The Office”
5. Arbol at Las Ventanas (Asian/Indian Fusion - gorgeous restaurant and delicious food)
6. Flora Farms (farm to table - unbelievable experience)
7. Acre (farm to table; Tulum vibes)
8. Talay at The Montage (more causal/cool vibes)
9. Mezcal at The Montage (beautiful restaurant overlooking the pool/ocean)
10. Toro (sushi/Asian fusion)

<h1>For more information...</h1>
Feel free to reach out to me directly!

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Lifestyle

Perks of living in Northern California...
Nathan and I decided Friday morning that we wanted to get away for the weekend and found an oasis 1.5 hours away from our house. We quickly made hotel, dinner, and winery reservations on our drive over!

<h1>Carneros Resort + Spa</h1>
Pricey, but worth it

One of the great perks about this hotel is that each room is a cottage with your own little backyard! Most rooms have outdoor showers, fire pits, and jacuzzis. The property is a few acres so you take a golf cart or bike to get anywhere! Oh, and most importantly, they are dog friendly!

Beautiful hotel overlooking the vineyards.

<h1>Moral of the story...</h1>
Sometimes you need a change of pace, especially with this new reality we’re living in. It was so nice to have a spontaneous little vacation with my fiancé and dog!

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News

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Food

<h1>How to make your table look “guest” worthy</h1>

Need to whip up a meal for guests in under 1 hour? My fan-favorite and go-to improvisation always includes finger foods, veggies, and spreads. Take out some fresh produce you may have in the fridge and get creative!
Going the extra mile and having a signature cocktail paired with pita chips + a dip ready for your guests when they arrive really spices things up. Here are some pictures for inspiration. Enjoy!

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Wellness

San Jose

Start your day with your desk being clean and aesthetically pleasing. I know it sounds silly, but this really does help your workday routine flow better!

<h1>Add a lunch break to your calendar</h1>
It’s so important to create a distinct balance for yourself + create habit. This will help keep you sane and can even be time to spend with your roommate/partner.

<h1>Go get some fresh air at least twice during your work day.</h1>

Okay... so maybe your backyard doesn’t look like this. But the point is, take a walk, hear some birds chirping, get some endorphins circulating in your body.

<h1>Turn off your computer and do something silly. Like this!</h1>
It’s so easy to fall into habit of working until you go to sleep since your home is now your office. Give yourself strict guidelines of when your work should be put away for the day.

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<h1>A year ago, I burned everything I touched in the kitchen.</h1>
I didn’t even know how to make rice. I burned EVERYTHING I touched (ask my fiancé). I started learning from different chefs in my life and found a passion for cooking, really because food brings people together. I hope my page can bring you the confidence to try something new, invite loved ones to enjoy it, and have fun while cooking!

Danielle Abramov