Travel Diary – A Weekend in Seaport Hamburg…
What to pack for a tropical getaway…
Suit Suit luggage / striped maxi dress / rose block sandals / basket bag / beach bag / sunscreen / Ray Ban sunglasses / Puma sunglasses / maxi beach dress / turquoise kaftan / striped shopper bag / buffalo studded sandals / off shoulder frill bathing suit / neon pink bathing suit
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Escaping the cold and dark months of winter would be so nice. But after a long break over Christmas only working for a few weeks and then going back on vacation seems quite impossible. So I am dreaming away the days by thinking about white and sandy beaches, warm air on my skin and the smell of the ocean in my nose (although I have to admit I am really picky with tropcial getaways as I don´t like it super hot and humid).
Some days of winter are so dark I don´t even want to go outside (I have to because of Chloe but our walks are pretty short in the winter) and stay in bed under my blanket all day. I am sad that there are so many things you can´t do and also that it is dark all day, every day. This really hits hard on me but even if I went away it probably would be the same after we are back. So I am sitting here watching epidsodes where it is currently summer and hoping it will be over soon.
But let´s just think about the possibility and imagine what to pack. I went to Florida in Feburary for many times before I even had my blog and always packed too much although I really know what I needed and what not (overpacking hasn´t gotten better since then).
Colorful suitcase // Love the Suit Suit cases. They have the colorful turtle shell inspired line and also a retro line including lots of pastells. I have loved them ever since I got my first and got many more and also gifted some to family and friends. The qualitiy is great and therefore the prices very reasonable.
Flowy dresses // An absolute summer statement piece whether going out in the evening or wearing it throughout the day.They even look great as a beach cover-up.
Bathing suits // No words needed.
Sandals // Best to pack one pair of every heels. Flat, block heel and high heels.
Basket bags // Perfect addition to spring and summer looks. Basket bags asdd such an ease to summer looks.
Beach bag // A necessity for beach days.
Sunglasses // I always like to bring two or three sunglasses to a trip to match my looks but also sometimes I get uncomfortable wearing the same pair for days and I am glad if I have a back-up with me to change.
Suncream // Super important for beach vacations or tropical getaways. The sun is intense and even more after we have been hiding our pale body´s in lots of clothes the last months.
Are you also dreaming or are you heading somewhere nice and warm? I would love to know. Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.
Wedding Wednesday – Our honeymoon in Spain – Santa Ponsa, Mallorca….
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Hi guys,
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I am finally coming around to share the details of our honeymoon. As you may know we spent our honeymoon in Spain to be exactly on an island called Mallorca. The place where our hotel was is called Santa Ponsa. It is about 35 km west from the capital city Palma.
Our flight was around 1 pm so it wasn´t hard at all to get up and get ready – although I had some stomach problems causing real pain, maybe that is why I forgot so many things – and totally managed to get to the airport in time. Another thing was the line at the check-in desk. Took us so so long and of course the security line and walking to our gate. I just grabbed one last minute coffee and didn´t have time to have a look at the duty free shops. Really sad. Same thing happened as we flew to London last year. Next time I am gonig to be there 3 hours early.
We didn´t do that much on our first day. After arrriving we took a taxi (took about 30 minutes) to the hotel (we stayed at the H10 Casa del Mar) and checked in. We got a quick refresh in our room. Then we went of to explore our surroundings until it was time for dinner.
We booked dinner at the hotel restaurant with the reservation of our hotel but you could also just go with breakfast and eat out at another restaurant. Maybe that would have been better – not that the food wasn´t delicious – cause we always eat to much at a buffet restaurant.
The second day
The second day we couldn´t really decide on what to do and since it was so gloomy we went to the bus station and headed into Palma the capital city of the island (bus ticket was about 4 Euro per person but the bus was really really full). We went to the cathedral of Palma. There were about thousands of people. After exploring the surroundings of the cathedral we went into the city for a little shopping (they had a Sephora) and some tapas (we had the most delicious sweet potato fries with aioli – a garlic flavored sour cream) and sangria (the national drink).
We got back late afternoon so we just showered, had a drink at the hotel bar and went to dinner. After our dinner we mostly went to the rooftop bar of the hotel and had a glass of Cava (the champagne of Spain).
The third day
On our third day we headed to the beach which was right across our hotel (only 50 m. away). The had plenty of beach chairs but they weren´t from the hotel so for a daily fee of 13 Euro for two they where yours.
I really loved wandering up and down the little street along the beachl There where many little restaurants, cafés and shops to look at. We love to sit and watch people for hours and I also don´t mind about a cup of coffee and a glass of bubbly. But at this point I have to be honest: I have never seen more worse dressed people in one place than there. I don´t know if it is the ease of a vacation combined with the beach but let´s just say. I wouldn´t want to have/copy 99 % of it.
The fourth day
The next day we went to a park called Marineland nearby. It was like a tiny Seaworld with sea lions, dolphins, penguins and stingrays. They had shows and access to the beach and a luch area. I really love all the sea animals and I also got a picture with a sea lion lady.
After we got back we got dressed for dinner and headed into the city centre for a refreshing bottle of San Miguel (the local beer brand). Normally I don´t like beer a lot but this one tasted really good. Also the bar prices for drinks are pretty low. I would have thought of way higher prices but 5 Euro for two bottles of beer is totally okay.
The fifth day
The next day we got up early to go to a local market and this was one of the most disappointing things I have seen in my life. It was one sad line of market stalls and mostly selling some kind of crap/souvenirs or fruit/plants. Nothing to compare to the huge markets at Lake Garda. So I really was devastated but on our way back I have found a beautiful fashion store where they had so many cute and affordable clothes and I got a ton of stuff also for a discounted price. I was in heaven there and it mildered my disappointment, also the glass of bubbly after didn´t hurt.
The sixth day
Our last day was spent inbetween the beach and the hotel enjoying the local cuisine and refreshing drinks. Also packing was a real challenge since I brought/bought way to much and I only had a small piece of luggage but I mastered to get everything inside without overweight.
Overall it was a really nice and relaxing trip after all the wedding stress and the city of Palma is a real must-see but if you are up for adventure and exploring this might not be the right place for you.
We have seen pretty much everything we wanted to in one week and probably won´t visit a second time.
Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.
Airport travel style…
jeans H&M old similar here and here / earrings H&M sold out similar here / platform sneaker Schuhtempel similar here and here / blouse from a Spanish shop simlar here and here / shopper Calvin Klein similar here and here
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Hello my instyle travelling friends,
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I know travelling always is kind of stressy and besides packing everything you need and leave your home in a good spot is is very hard to also put on some makeup, do your hair and dress well but comfortable.
In my opinion opting for style doesn´t mean you have to be uncomfortable for you travel. Sweatpants aren´t always the nicest option. I like to opt for a nice pair of jeans (including lots of spandex so you can move in every possible direction), a colorful shirt where you still have space to eat and drink and don´t feel restricted. Our flight only took about 2 hours but if you go on a longer flight I would also take a cozy oversized cardigan with me which could be used as a blanket as well.
For shoes I went with a golden plattform sneaker. They are a highlight and not too flat so I don´t feel strange (not used to wear super flat shoes at all).
Also a big shopper is a must-have. There is lots of stuff you are carrying with you and you can´t put everything into your hand luggage or your normal luggage. I always carry our travel papers and other documents, the DLSR camera, probably an I-Pad and my phone. I also have some medicine and wipes and sanitizer and charger in my bag. My wallet and sunglasses case and so much more.
For quality I do love a leather shopper like the one I got from Calvin Klein (but I also like travelling with the Longchamp Le Pliage Medium). It also has to have a zipper to close. Although I am not leaving my luggage at all, you never know by what happens during waiting or in an open line with an open handbag.
This had been my travel outfit for flying back from our honeymoon. The last blog content with long hair. Tomorrow I start posting pics with my new long bob which I totally love. I also had an ombre so my hair tips are a lot lighter than before.
Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.
