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  1. Erin

    So many great ideas! Just a head’s up, several of the links throughout the various gift guides appear to no longer be working. Some of the ones I clicked on that gave me a “page not working” message were the world map tapestry, the eye gels, the electronics cable organizer (from the men’s gift guide), and the girlfriend collective links.

    • The Blonde Abroad

      Hi Erin! Thanks for the heads up — it looks like all the affiliate sites that run through Amazon are experiencing an outage at the moment, so those links should be good once the bug is fixed. 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!

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Escape the winter chill for a place where the sun shines all year ☀️ @waldorfastoriacostarica
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This brand-new property is truly a dream—incredible ocean views, luxury amenities, and more pools than I’ve ever seen at a hotel in my entire life.

🧖‍♀️ The Spa

A sanctuary of modern wellness and local healing traditions—volcanic mud rituals, rainforest-inspired therapies, and personalized treatments that feel deeply grounding.

🛎️ Amenities

World-class service, beachfront access, curated excursions, a stunning collection of pools, and elevated touches everywhere you turn. Newly opened, but already operating like a seasoned 5-star icon.

💦 Kids’ Club

With crafts, toys and an outdoor playground—traveling with littles has never felt so easy (or so fun). 

🥑 The Food

Fresh, locally sourced Costa Rican flavors blended with elevated dining. Oceanfront bites, poolside snacks, and beautifully crafted dishes you don’t have to leave the property to enjoy.

🦜 Nature & Wildlife Adventures

Costa Rica never disappoints when it comes to nature, but this trip was next-level. We took a private boat tour with @nolimitadventurescr and the kids are still talking about it. We spotted turtles gliding through the water, discovered remote beaches, and even squeezed in some tubing—pure magic for the little ones and the grown-ups alike.

We’re already counting the days until we come back. ✨ If you’re looking for a luxury family-friendly getaway in Costa Rica, this is your spot!

A huge thank you to @waldorfastoriacostarica for hosting us on this sunshine-soaked getaway!
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I found foodie paradise… and it’s in New England 🦞🍩🍺
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More specifically, Portland, Maine!

Last fall I took a roundtrip around New England for some leaf peeping, fall frolicking, and most importantly, for all of the eats. And while there are a LOT of incredible places to eat around New England, it’s Portland that has some of the absolute best foods.

From sweet potato donuts to fries made in duck fat to some of the best oysters I’ve ever had, this place is literally heaven.

Some of our fav spots:
@holydonutmaine 
@eventideoysterco 
@duckfatmaine 
@highrollerlobsterco 
@twelvemaine 
@_rose_foods_ 
@allagashbrewing 
@js_oyster 

If you want even MORE of the best local food spots around all of New England, I’ve compiled an extensive guide.

Let me know if you want the MAP and I’ll be sure to send it your way!
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#newengland #portlandmaine #visitmaine #foodie
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