January 11, 2010 – 9:24 am

Roslindale, MA, residents Mark Murphy (a video and event producer) and his new wife Christi Gorelli (a graphic designer and blogger-extraordinaire) are awesome. No way around it. They’re two of the sweetest, coolest, nicest kids you could hope to know. We had the pleasure of attending their (super-fun and ultra-crafty) September 2009 wedding in Leechburg, [...]
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Tagged cayuga lake, finger lakes, finger lakes wine country, great scenery, keuka lake, mark & christi, mini-moon, new york, north america, seneca lake, united states, wine
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December 29, 2009 – 10:12 am

Miami can be an expensive town, and I don’t mean just the cost of cosmetic proceedures. But there’s lots to do that won’t cost you a dime. Here are some suggestions for Floridian budget honeymoon options.
Most obviously there’s the beach. Relatively clean, warm water and soft white sands, Miami’s beaches are as much of a [...]
By Allyson
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Tagged ally & tim, artcenter/ south florida, florida, free, ghirardelli chocolate, lifeguard stands, lincoln road, miami, miami beach, public beach, south pointe park, united states
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December 28, 2009 – 2:12 pm

While we were in Miami, our local friends Dan and Amanda showed us some of their favorite spots. We had a great lunch at Scotty’s Landing in Coconut Grove, just outside downtown. You can even sail over and dock your boat to dine on land. The menu has lots of seafood, burgers and sandwiches. Grilled [...]
December 23, 2009 – 1:01 pm

Our room at the Indian Creek Hotel was pretty standard: bed, shower, closet. Nothing fancy, but tidy and big enough to not feel cramped. We chose to stay here because it allowed us to splurge on other things like fancy cocktails and dinners out every night.
But the courtyard of this hotel is definitely a standout [...]
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Tagged ally & tim, budget, creek 28, florida, indian creek hotel, kitschy, miami, north america, pool, save, united states
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December 23, 2009 – 9:20 am

Located north of Miami’s South Beach, Indian Creek Hotel is a sweet little art deco find with 60 guest rooms and tons of charm. With affordable rates, this spot is a great option for couples who want to save a few bucks but still be treated to great hospitality in a unique setting.
Built in [...]