Top Things To Look For When Deciding On A Resort | Alderbrook Resort

"You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!" ― Dr. Seuss Oh, the places you'll go! AMAS is on the road again! Learn the do's and don'ts of retreat livin' as we check out the beautiful Alderbrook Resort.

0:00 - Intro

0:10 - Location

1:13 - Quality Of Rooms

1:41 - Chat Up The Locals

2:24 - Explore

3:12 - Avoid All-inclusive

4:08 - A Good Spa

5:00 - Outro

ABOUT ALDERBROOK

An unforgettable, Pacific Northwest experience awaits you on the shores of Hood Canal. At Alderbrook Resort & Spa, our packages, seasonal offers, weekend getaways, and romantic escapes allow you to make the very best of your visit to Washington State, whether you’re staying with us to relax, reconnect with someone special or rediscover how special family time can be.

Photos By: ILL WILL MEDIA

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How to survive solo travel - Things to know about solo travel

This post was sponsored by Cabana.

"Investment in Travel is an investment in yourself." - Matthew Karsten

Typically when I think about traveling somewhere, I have another companion in mind. Whether it be a college bud, my cousin, or a significant other, most of my travel stories often have a companion or two mixed in. What am I getting at? Evolution. Something new. Leaning into an adventure. As a student of fashion, I know first hand that art and life often converge and provide ample opportunities to notice where the lines intersect. In fashion, we appreciate change. As each season brings in new styles and old callbacks (here's looking at you, summer dresses), I decided to mix it up: AMAS traveled solo.

"Alone" and "Lonely" aren't the same thing
Solo travel tips put a premium on people mixing, but this can be fruitless—you chose to travel alone after all. On the flip side, big groups rarely have time for solo activities; you won't have this issue, so, Carpe Omnia!

Measure Expectations
Everyone wants the perfect start to their vacation in which everything continues to run smoothly. Be sure to pace yourself and breathe slowly through the tense (and unexpected) moments.

Hostel, Hotels...Cabana?
Smart, Simple, Safe, and Reliable. These are a few of the core values at Cabana. In this video, AMAS takes the new Cabana van for a spin instead of other familiar travel pursuits. Ditch the hostel, run from the hotel, and hop in the van, man.

Manage your Cash, watch your stash
Broke is a hell of a lousy joke when out and about, but even more so when traveling solo. Transient tactics aren't going to cut it in unfamiliar territory. As a solo traveler, do not get accustomed to freebies with no one to watch your back. Also, always have money available to you or don't go at all! It is far safer to be bored at home than stuck on the road with only a dime on your person.

iOs or Android approved
When perusing the attractions or any place that requires patiently waiting, use your phone to book reservations or grab tickets in advance. Doing so will optimize your time when traveling by yourself.

In conclusion, traveling solo has its pros and cons. Pros: solo travel gives you the ultimate freedom, and "doing nothing on vacation" is acceptable. Cons: certain situations will still go wrong (which is typical for any trip). You cannot expect everything to go according to plan. The difference is you are more comfortable traveling by yourself. I want to say a special thank you to Cabana for letting me use one of their vans. Until next time, stay safe and happy trails.

Photography By Chad

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Remeber with every purchase of a Le Foodie Co bakers delight T-shirt this quarter, they are donating 20% of the net proceeds from the  "Bakers Delight" T-shirts and 10% of the net proceeds from the other t-shirts to help Tomonik bring her vision to life! Thanks for helping us change a life fashionably. 

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In this travel vlog, we get to explore the Kenyan countryside while learning fun facts from Maasai Development founder Jan Latsha. Along the way, you will also get to tour Maxwell Academy where we will meet some old friends from the past. Until next time. 

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A Man About Style wants better showcase our adventures. Pictures may be worth a thousand words, but videos are more exciting.  In our vlogs, we will give you a behind the scenes look at AMAS. We thought there would be no better way to kick off our new series than to hi-light our recent trip to Kenya. In the coming weeks, you will get to see all that Kenya has to offer. In this episode, we will take you grocery shopping through a Kenyan market. Enjoy! 

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