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Punta Mita Mexico

My good pal GL
invited me as her plus one
to her friend’s wedding in
Punta Mita, Mexico
this past weekend.

However, this wasn’t just
any ole ceremony.
It was a lavish, three day affair
celebrating the civil union
between the beautiful bride, Christina,
and none other than Joe Francis.
Yes, THAT Joe Francis.

So many people are quick to judge,
but I have to say he (and everyone at the wedding)
was nothing but warm, welcoming, and beyond generous.
Everything about the weekend
was beyond amazing.

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The story of our travels…

We were actually quite lucky to make it into the Puerto Vallarta airport late Thursday morning. About an hour after we arrived, a plane CRASH LANDED at our airport. Tons of guests like Lance Bass, Cheryl Tiegs, and the Jenners (yes, a few celebs were in attendance) were re-routed to Guadalajara or worse – sent back to the states. Lance & Cheryl’s wild ride was reported by Page Six in the New York Post. I would have been in freak out mode if that had happened to us, but it seems they made the most of it.

After an hour ride from the airport, we arrived at the gorgeous St. Regis Punta Mita Resort. At check-in we were greeted with glasses of champagne and mini massages. Oh, and the view wasn’t bad either.

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Punta Mita, Mexico

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Punta Mita, Mexico

After a golf cart ride to our room…

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… we re-created our first picture post about heading to Mexico.

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Our butler, Hector, helped us get settled into our room.

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First things first.
We restocked our mini-bar with
Corona, champagne, & Perrier only. Duh.

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We lunched oceanside.
Coronas served over ice and with a straw?
Works for me.
Also,
Best. Shrimp. Tacos. EVER.

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Punta Mita, Mexico

The first night we lounged around the resort and had a few drinks at the lobby bar before heading over to Joe’s ah-may-zing beachfront home.

One of the many resort pools.

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First sunset at the lobby bar.

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Our time in Mexico was spent between the resort and Casa Aramara. The days and nights were full of endless drinks, over-the-top food, new friends, entertainment, music, swimming, a white party, dancing, champagne toasts, drag queens, massages, mani/pedis, fireworks, and of course the beautiful ceremony.

I’ll leave the details to OK Magazine, which featured the event…

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Our fun in photos…

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The ride back to the airport…

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Congrats to the happy couple & thank you for an incredible weekend!

Adios!

Brains’ Birthday Beach Bash

My friend Brandy (aka Brains) reaaally wanted to go to the beach for her birthday this year. It didn’t quite work out, so at the last minute we decided to bring the beach to her. Everyone is sick of the winter weather, so why not play dress up and pretend that summer has already arrived? I’ve posted some of my favorite photos below, but the rest (all 68 of ’em) can be viewed on Flickr.

After seeing this blog post, I was inspired to put my own twist on “cupcake sandwiches.” Behold the hamburger cupcake!

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Party’s over.

South Carolina

One of the many things that I love about my job is that I’m responsible for researching, and often visiting, hotels around the country for the meetings we have throughout the year. This past week I ventured to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to check out a resort. The hotel was lovely, the accommodations were more than roomy (I had a two bedroom suite all to myself), and they even sent me a special treat to my room when I tweeted about my stay! Of course there was plenty of business to take care of too. As nice as it was, I’m so happy to be home. It snowed for the first time since 1989 and I was a full day late getting home, meaning I spent my Valentines Day in an airport. Here are the photos from my trip…

Redbull was very necessary in preparing to get ready for the trip

And every ounce is completely necessary...

View from the airplane (breaking the rules)

The ocean! (disregarding the no phone rule)

View from my balcony

View from my balcony.

My driver

Just like in the movies...

Snow and palm trees

Snowy beach...

Fancy dessert for my tweet

Myrtle Beach - Marina Inn at Grande Dunes

Part of my suite

Myrtle Beach - Marina Inn at Grande Dunes

Sunset

Myrtle Beach - Marina Inn at Grande Dunes

The morning after the snow

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How I spent my extra day away…

A blackberry muffin, latte, & This American Life podcasts.
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Chicken, applewood bacon, & fried green tomato wrap. Mmm.

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I watched the Arkansas game AND South Carolina game simultaneously

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Dressed up. Dinner for one.

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My Valentines Day in the airport

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Almost home…

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