Mary Cate Long

A Local’s Guide to Santa Monica, California

By Mary Cate Long / June 21, 2022 /

Santa Monica, California, is renowned for its sprawling sandy beaches, shopping, and of course the iconic Santa Monica pier. This guide will point out the under-the-radar pockets that are worth a visit. Main Street is a buzzy area of Santa Monica but much less chaotic than Third Street Promenade. Walkable and tree-lined, it’s the perfect…

8 Reasons to Love WaterColor, Florida

By Mary Cate Long / June 14, 2022 /

WaterColor has long been a favorite coastal haunt of Texans seeking beach waters a little more clear than what Galveston has to offer. In fact, if you visit the area during peak summer vacation, you’re bound to see someone you know. Located on a pristine stretch of the Gulf of Mexico, there are so many…

Nantucket Summer House: Splurge vs. Steal?

By Mary Cate Long / June 7, 2022 /

Nantucket Island evokes idyllic images of summers spent on the beach, strolling the wharves and cobblestone streets, and plenty of shenanigans at sea. Just 30 miles off the coast of Massachusetts, the tiny Atlantic island is a popular New England second home getaway. Splurge 235 Madaket Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554 If this isn’t the perfect…

Sequoias, Wine, And More: A California Road Trip Itinerary

By Mary Cate Long / May 31, 2022 /

There’s so much to see and do in California — from dynamic cities to nine national parks — that it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. This approachable California itinerary will take you to the state’s famous giant sequoia trees, wine tastings in Paso Robles, antique shopping in Cambria, and sailing in Santa Barbara…

Airbnb Summer 2022 Launch: Find Epic Stays in Unexpected Places

By Mary Cate Long / May 24, 2022 /

Airbnb just launched several new features just in time for what is predicted to be one of the busiest travel seasons ever this summer. There is no doubt that the pandemic has drastically changed society’s relationship to work and travel, and Airbnb has been quick to facilitate this shift. With a dramatically increased number of…