200 Miles

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ORLANDO

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DOGFISH HEAD BREWERY | MILTON, DE

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A few friends and I stopped into the Dogfish Head Brewery on the way home from Rehoboth Beach a little while ago. It's the perfect little stop if you're driving back into the D.C. area and want to stop somewhere on the way. Aside from the standard brewery activities like tours and samples, they have a really great outdoor area where you can eat brats, play bocce ball and hang out. One of my favorite summer memories by far.

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 6 Cannery Village Center Milton, DE 19968

ORLANDO, FLORIDA

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I went back down to my hometown, Orlando, FL, this past weekend for a few days. This city has a bad reputation of being a giant tourist trap, but I miss it so much now that I am away from it. The city is genuinely beautiful and I am borderline obsessed with all the palm trees and greenery now that I don't see it every day. Growing up I couldn't wait to move away but nowadays, it's so good to go back for a little while. In the past few of years, it's developed into such a cool place with so many pockets of good restaurants and bars. Yes, the heat makes everyone a little bit crazier than the average person but I love it. The majority of these photos were taken near Lake Eola, a beautiful body of water near the downtown area.

HOLY CROSS ABBEY

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BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA

It's always pretty crazy to me to think a place like this is just an hour away from D.C. A big thanks to Melissa who let me explore the area. Hope your Friday is great. Today I'm heading to Florida to visit family for a few days, but I'll be back on Tuesday.

LONDON | SOUTH BANK

CAPE MAY VINEYARD

[imagerow images="http://reemadesai.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_22641.jpg,http://reemadesai.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_22472.jpg"] Cape May is a tiny seaside town located on the tip of the Jersey shore. While you may find yourself conjuring up ideas about a certain television show, Cape May is not that place. Aside from being home to some of the most incredible white sand beaches on the East Coast, the town also boasts historic architecture, unbelievably good seafood and lots of opportunities to relax.

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As someone who has experienced the dreaded beach vacation that consisted of rain four out of five days, I’m always a bit cautious about planning a vacation solely around beach and pool visits (although I love those too). Cape May is absolutely perfect in that regard because there is so much to explore on rainy or overcast days when the beach isn’t an option. A favorite during my visit was the Cape May Vineyard, a small but impressive winery and vineyard located just a few miles inland from the coast. The vineyard covers 70 acres and produces over 16 different grape varietals. All of this translates into some really delicious, flavorful wine. All of the staff members at the vineyard are eager to help you find a wine that you love regardless of whether you are a complete novice to wine tasting or an old pro. You can also tour the grounds, buy bottles of your favorite wines (they’ll even ship them back home for you) and learn more about their unique winemaking process.

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Once you tour the vineyard and taste some wines, you can take a glass back to their patio and enjoy a picnic lunch with views overlooking the vineyard. It’s truly the perfect complement to a long day at the beach.

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CAPE MAY VINEYARD 711 Town Bank Road Cape May, NJ 08204

BARCELONA | HOTEL PRAKTIK

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The hotel is situated near Passeig de Gracia and compared to a lot of the hotel accommodations in Barcelona, it is very reasonably priced. We arrived at the Hotel Praktik mid-day, and from the moment we checked in, it completely blew our expectations out of the water. Walking up to the hotel, you're greeted with a beautiful mix of greenery and foliage. It's a nice reminder that yes, you are on the Mediterranean in beautiful Barcelona at last.

Upon arrival, we were treated to a complimentary upgrade and found ourselves in one of the most enchanting hotel rooms I've ever been in. The all white linens, rustic wooden decor and modern art lining the walls made it one of the most stylish rooms I'd ever stayed in. Beyond the suite, there is a modern but charming terrace as well as an ultra-stylish kitchen and communal living area. Despite these areas being communal, I found that other guests were incredibly respectful and easy to share the spaces with. It was wonderful to unwind in the terrace after a long day exploring the streets of the city.

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Hotel Praktik Carrer de la Diputació, 325 Barcelona, Spain

MONTSERRAT

BACK FROM BARCELONA

Hello! We are (sadly) back from Spain. We spent a few days in London visiting a close friend and had the best time eating our way through the city with her and her boyfriend. After London we flew to Barcelona for a few more days and just loved it.

The walk from Il Born to Barceloneta.