The COCOCOZY team put together a travel guide to one of my favorite places to visit in California. A few months ago I went on a weekend trip to Santa Barbara and had the best time! I short ride from Los Angeles was great to get out of my bubble in Beverly Hills and explore a different city. Santa Barbara has beautiful weather, a gorgeous coastline, and a handful of great activities! Get ready because you may just want to explore Santa Barbara right now.

The photo above is from one of my favorite restaurants called Bella Vista. It’s now closed. It had a beautiful view of Butterfly Beach. It never reopened after the pandemic. My fingers are crossed that it opens up again!

It was snowing in California! My mom sent me a photo of sleet covering her front lawn. I’m a true Californian. So when I see snow in California…it’s truly shocking! (I’m sure my east coast readers are laughing at me right now). Since a winter cold front has taken over Los Angeles, I started looking up places to travel for spring break. I thought to myself…if I can go anywhere, then where would I go? Let me state the obvious…planning a trip last minute for spring break is EXPENSIVE! So my dream to book a flight out of here is just a dream for right now. But if you’re someone who is only a few weeks away from a warm vacation on an island or a cozy retreat in the mountains, this blog is to help you.

Here’s my shopping guide to help you pack for your spring break trip!

What is Spring Break?

Spring break is a week of vacation (sometimes longer) in the middle of the spring season. It’s usually around the end of March. The purpose of the holiday is to give students (and adults) a break from their crazy school schedules. It’s a week to relax and unwind.

I just returned from a trip to Slovenia where I explored caves, hiked, and spent time in the main town of Ljubljana. Ambassador Jamie Harpootlian is a friend of mine for around 20 years. I was so happy and proud of her that I had to go visit. She has been at her post since February. The ambassador asked me what kind of vacation I desired. Architecture? Nature? Hiking? Art? She gave me so many options. My normal answer is art and architecture. However, she showed me everything Slovenia had to offer and more! We even enjoyed city life and ate incredible food.

Slovenia is a beautiful country located in Central Europe and shares borders with Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia. It has a population of only 2 million people. Find out what I did during my trip.

Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Making it the perfect time to embark on a new adventure. Travel across the United States or even overseas to embrace the autumn landscapes and vibrant trees. Every city looks different when red, yellow, and orange foliage are painting the town. Discover new hiking trails and charming shops in small towns. There are many places to visit and attractions to see for the month of fall. See Coco’s travel ideas for Halloween and November.

The end of the summer means it’s time to book a last-minute getaway. But before you empty your bank account to fly overseas, the COCOCOZY team is going to share their tips to save money before you travel. There are many new hotels to try and new cities to explore. A weekend getaway in a charming small time is always the perfect trip. Or maybe a twelve-day adventure in Europe is exactly what you need before the fall season? Before you book the trip, there’s always a trick to not having to pay full price. See our top tips below.

Hi everyone, Colette is starting a team takeover on her blog to share some of our favorite topics! My name is Bianca and I am the Marketing Assistant at COCOCOZY/Chirpyest. I am taking over today to share with you one of my favorite travel destinations – the south of Spain! I stayed in Seville, Spain for a month while studying abroad in college. This city in southern Spain is full of rich culture and history. While there I also got to visit other cities such as Granada and Cádiz.

Known for their delicious sangria, flamenco dancing, and the hot heat – I am going to be sharing with you some of my favorite places to visit in the south of Spain.

Paris is a wonderful city for the summer months. There is an endless amount of culture and beautiful architecture. Paris is the best city to explore and discover something new. As most of you know, Paris is one of my favorite places to visit. My mom spends a few months in Paris every year. We recently stayed at an apartment owned by my friends, Anne Marie Midy and Jorge Almada, owners of the furniture house Casamidy. I’m still dreaming about it.

Paris is the best place to escape. There is so much history and art. The French architecture is beautiful. And of course, there is nothing like shopping in Paris. If you’re looking to plan your next trip, then see my list of the best summer rentals and hotels in Paris.

What does your beach bag say about you? A successful beach trip requires more than just the right destination. If you’re going to have a fun day at the beach, then you will need all of the essentials. There’s nothing worse than forgetting something and not realizing it until it’s too late. That’s why the COCOCOZY team is going to teach you how to pack your beach bag for maximum fun this summer.