The Bahamas

{'Bahamian Blue' I like to call it}

The first of the year the boyfriend and I headed off for a tropical getaway to The Bahamas. We stayed at Atlantis, which I'm thrilled to report is everything it is hyped up to be. The resort has been on my list for a very long time and I was ecstatic to hear I would be starting out my year there.

I expected a resort of Atlantis' caliber to be top notch. What really made the experience truly unforgettable was the spirit of the Bahamian people. Every single local that we encountered exuded a type of genuine happiness that was almost too good to be true. Maybe it's something in the water? Who wouldn't be happy waking up to natural beauty like that every morning.

I know it was a good trip when I haven't even left and I am already plotting a return.

Disclaimer: My gushing is purely my own opinion and I am not being compensated in any way by Atlantis. I will be happy to make a return trip and gush even more! So if you're reading this Atlantians you can fly me over any old time.

{The iconic Royal Towers}

{Tropical drinks at the beach}

{I wish my suitcase could have accommodated him}

{I always look for flower arrangements I can easily copy replicate}

{Starfish love}

{Waiting for the ferry to Nassau}

{Observing at Predator Lagoon}

{A proper English cathedral in the heart of the Caribbean}

{I love me some tchotchkes}

{Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill- by far my favorite restaurant at Atlantis}

{A unique way to display earrings}

{Can you find your flag?}

{The water gets me every time}

{The ocean-inspired Christmas decor made me feel like I was at the Little Mermaid's house for the holidays}

{Courtyard Terrace at the One&Only Ocean Club}

{Mandatory tourist photo (Zara top)}

{The Dig- we liked it so much we went every day}

{Lighting + Palm Trees}

{Farewell beautiful water!}

Tropical Freeze

Zara Top, Zara Cardigan (pictured below), Joe's Jeans, Corso Como Flats, Gucci Sunglasses, and H&M Scarf

So now on to the tropical getaway portion of the trip.* On our second day the weather was less than ideal so we took the ferry into town. Sometimes I do this thing where I decide that the weather is going to be a certain way and then I pack accordingly. I like to think of it as wishful packing, if you will. And spoiler alert, it does not work. So here is the result of that. An all-white ensemble with a splash of color because this girl only thought to pack a cotton cardi. Note to self: when traveling anywhere in January take at least one warm chunky wool knit and a light jacket.

*For those of you that are good with landmarks yes we went to The Bahamas and more specifically Atlantis. More on that Friday. 

Miami

{I can't get enough of all the Art Deco}

Hello my darlings! Happy New Year! My how I have missed you. As I mentioned in my previous post the boyfriend and I rang in the New Year in Miami. We were there a couple days prior to our tropical getaway. Miami is a city bursting with life and diversity. It is not the cheesy latin fest you would expect so I urge you to visit if you've not yet done so. It's truly amazing that such a city exists in the US and I like to think it's a testament to the melting pot beginnings of our great nation.

{A lush entrance- I would be happy coming home to this every day}

{In semifreddo heaven at Quattro, where we welcomed 2012}

{I don't know these gentlemen but I was not about to wait in line to have my photo taken}

{Ocean Drive blocked so pedestrians could walk and restaurants could expand onto the street}

{Barney's gone Art Deco}

{Infamous steps}

{Street Art outside of Cafeina Lounge, where we met friends for drinks}

{Festive decor I'd like to replicate}