Hello! My name is Lauren and this is my travel blog.

Traveling is my passion and London is my favorite city in the entire world. I studied abroad there in the fall of 2010.

Upcoming Travel Plans: Solana Beach, New York City, Maui, Santa Barbara, Dublin, Cork, Cambridge, London, Paris and Belgium.

Wanna come along for the journey? Feel free to follow!

Email: lavenderdays@gmail.com

Enjoy :]

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My Las Vegas Recommendations!

My favorite hotels:

Affordable: Planet Hollywood - great location, nice & spacious rooms!

Mid-Range: The Paris Hotel or The Venetian - a bit pricier than Planet Hollywood but they’re always having great deals and when split between a few people it can be quite affordable.

Splurge: The Bellagio or The Cosmopolitan - absolutely beautiful, great restaurants & bars, perfect location

*Remember* Any hotel room will be way more expensive on the weekends so unless you’re splitting a room with a few people, try going mid week!

My favorite restaurants/bars:

Tao Restaurant at The Venetian (also a club)

The Chandelier Bar at The Cosmopolitan

The Buffet at The Bellagio

My favorite shows:

Cirque du Soleil - Beatles LOVE at The Mirage

Phantom of the Opera at The Venetian


Arc de Triomphe & The Eiffel Tower at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas
Taken December 2011

Arc de Triomphe & The Eiffel Tower at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas

Taken December 2011

Inside the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas

Taken December 2011

Arc de Triomphe at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas
Taken December 2011

Arc de Triomphe at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas

Taken December 2011

Shopping on the Las Vegas Strip
Taken December 2011

Shopping on the Las Vegas Strip

Taken December 2011

The Bellagio Hotel Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Las Vegas, Nevada

Taken December 2011

Las Vegas, Nevada
Taken December 2011

Las Vegas, Nevada

Taken December 2011

One of my favorite hotels in Las Vegas… The Bellagio!

Taken December 2011

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The views from our hotel rooms at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas!

Taken December 2011

Piccadilly Circus in London, England

Taken December 2011

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This is finally the last of the pictures from my visits to London in November & December!  I traveled to Las Vegas for a quick trip after Christmas so I’ll post some pictures from that soon :)

Book Giveaway Winner is…..
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Thanks so much for everyone who sent me a message!  I’ll be doing another giveaway in a couple of weeks :)

Book Giveaway Winner is…..

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Thanks so much for everyone who sent me a message!  I’ll be doing another giveaway in a couple of weeks :)

The desserts I chose were Bûche de Noël cake and a raspberry macaron.

High Tea at the Rose Lounge
London, England

The desserts I chose were Bûche de Noël cake and a raspberry macaron.

High Tea at the Rose Lounge

London, England


High Tea at the Rose Lounge
London, England

High Tea at the Rose Lounge

London, England

High Tea at the Rose Lounge

London, England

The Rose Lounge at the Sofitel St James London Hotel
This is a great place for high tea.  It’s a bit of a splurge but completely worth it (the Orangery is a cheaper alternative).  At the Rose Lounge you’re seated in high back chairs or plush couches.  You feel like you’re in a really nice and cozy living room.  The service is great and there’s a harpist playing while you dine.  It’s very over the top and fancy but a lot of fun!  

The Rose Lounge at the Sofitel St James London Hotel

This is a great place for high tea.  It’s a bit of a splurge but completely worth it (the Orangery is a cheaper alternative).  At the Rose Lounge you’re seated in high back chairs or plush couches.  You feel like you’re in a really nice and cozy living room.  The service is great and there’s a harpist playing while you dine.  It’s very over the top and fancy but a lot of fun!  

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