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4 Chic and Affordable Carry On Suitcases Under $100

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I’ve taken my Away carry on suitcase on every trip for the past two years or so and it has the lovingly earned nicks and scratches to show for all the miles it has traveled, but I’ve noticed a lot of great affordable carry on options lately if you’re looking to spend a little less on your luggage. Here are four cute, cheap carry on suitcases that will be a stylish addition to your next Jetset weekend and leave you with more money in the bank for your next adventure. No one will ever guess that you spent less than $100 on this chic suitcases when you roll by them in the hotel lobby.

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42 Best Airbnbs in Santorini

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We don't always stay at Airbnbs when we travel. I actually keep a hotel bucket list that I'm constantly adding to. However, there are some destinations where an Airbnb is just the best way to go. Maybe the hotel options are limited or overpriced. Maybe Airbnb has more options in better neighborhoods. Other times, Airbnbs just offer more exciting experiences. All of these things were true when we were planning our trip to Greece. We found that the best affordable Airbnbs in Santorini had luxurious extras - like concierges and private pools with Caldera views - and many were in amazing locations.Here is my list of the 42 best affordable Airbnbs in Santorini, including the breathtaking place where we stayed in Oia. Many of the Airbnbs on the list are less than $200. If you're convinced by the time you've made it through the list, here's a link that will give you $40 off promo code for your first Airbnb stay.


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Review of the Airbnb We Booked in Oia, Santorini // Rhenia's StudioThis Airbnb was in an amazing location to watch the sun rise and set over the caldera from the terrace. Someone helped us with our luggage down the steep steps and there was a closed gate at the top of the steps to keep other tourists from marching in front of your windows at all hours. A private pool IN THE ROOM? Yes. A concierge to help you book sailing trips and a mini fridge stocked with breakfast essentials and Greek wine. Heaven. This place was magical. We woke up early to watch the sunrise and came home before dinner to catch the famous sunset from our private terrace, away from the crowds. It's $360 a night currently which is an affordable Airbnb in Oia. Airbnb says that average room rates with pools in Santorini are $400+ a night. You will absolutely have a wonderful time here and I can't recommend it enough.The caldera views from our Airbnb's terrace.Above, the private pool entrance in our room. Great for cooling off after a hot day sightseeing in the summer.

Postcards from Portugal

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While I work on our proper travel guide featuring our favorite places from Lisbon, Porto, Costa Nova, and Cascais, I wanted to share a few of my favorite snapshots of our time in Portugal. Castles, beaches, incredible restaurants, and crisp white wines — this country has it all and I cannot wait to tell you more about our trip to this beautiful place.


The Four Seasons Lisbon

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On a hilltop in Lisbon, the Four Seasons hotel is perched overlooking the city’s historic neighborhoods and lush parks. We had the opportunity to stay here while road tripping through Portugal and we loved every minute of it.

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The service leaves you wanting for nothing. We were greeted with Pasteis de Belem, a dessert that the locals have perfected, a custard tart with a flaky crust. One of my favorite parts of the Four Seasons Lisbon is that we were able to start each day with breakfast on the terrace before heading out  for day trips to nearby towns or on long treks through the city’s winding cobblestone streets.

Take the elevator to the roof and you’ll find a thoroughly modern gym with panoramic views of the city, complete with an outdoor track. Hop back on the elevator and down to the spa and you’ll arrive at a stunning indoor pool and spa.

It was so hard to pack our bags and say goodbye to the Four Seasons Lisbon. Here are a few snapshots from our stay.

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