Author: Nicole Isaacs
MY GUIDE TO FRENCH POLYNESIA
I had the opportunity to travel to French Polynesia this year, a place I’ve wanted to travel to for so long. Bora Bora had been on my bucket list forever, so when I got invited to work with the Four Seasons in Bora Bora I had to make it happen. Since I was going to Bora Bora, I decided to add Moorea and Tahiti to the itinerary as well. This blog post will have info on all 3 islands: Bora Bora, Moorea & Tahiti. *IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, TO SEE THE FULL EXPERIENCE YOU CAN WATCH MY FRENCH POLYNESIA VIDEO HERE TAHITI If you are flying in from an international flight, you have to fly into Tahiti to get to Bora Bora or Moorea. It’s crazy to think that Tahiti is just an 8-hour flight from LA! I didn’t realize it was so close, and actually EASIER to get to than most islands in the Caribbean from Los Angeles. (LA to Caribbean most likely has a layover in between, making travel duration easily 8-10 …
VIDEO: MY HOME TOUR (BEFORE RENOVATIONS)
I’m excited to share that I bought my first house! I’ve worked my whole life for this moment and it’s a really exciting new chapter in my life. I wanted to show you the house as we bought it, before we started renovations. Stay tuned for a house tour after were done with renovations, and looking forward to bringing you along with me through my home process! You can already see a lot of the process on my “MY HOME” Instagram story highlights!
VIDEO: MY FAVORITE TACOS IN TULUM MEXICO!
If you’re looking for some of the best tacos in Tulum, look no further! When it comes to Mexican food, you want to make sure you’re eating like a local, and there’s no better place than Antojitos La Chiapaneca. In today’s video, I’ll show you some of the best tacos in Tulum!
MY FIRST RETINOL SKIN COLLECTION BY OLAY
I am a retinol virgin no more! I finally decided to incorporate retinol into my daily skincare routine. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve started using this retinol skincare collection, and I wanted to share my thoughts. For those of you who aren’t familiar with retinol, it is a form of Vitamin A that is an anti-aging compound that helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles and skin discoloration by increasing the production of collagen in the skin. It acts as a skin exfoliant to help improve blemishes by preventing dead skin cells to clog pores. It also promotes cell turnover, stimulating the production of new blood vessels which helps even out skin tone and improves skin color. Its set apart from other skin ingredients because of its potency. I’ve been told by a few skin doctors that I don’t need to use retinol. I don’t have any dark or sun spots, pores or wrinkles (yet!), and my skin is pretty even and smooth. I know retinol can cause irritation and redness at first, and …
MY GUIDE TO THE AMALFI COAST
I’ve been to Italy so many times that I might as well be an honorary Italian at this point lol. I am definitely an Amalfi Coast veteran by now- I have been going a few times a year since 2015, and it is my happy place and without a doubt my favorite place in the world. I get tons of questions about the Amalfi Coast, so instead of answering each question individually I thought it would be best to write a blog post with all the info in one place! I will share logistics in getting from one place to another on the coast, as well as recommendations on where to stay, eat, and what to do. BUT FIRST, if you want to check out my older posts from the Amalfi Coast from 2015/2016, check them out here: (and don’t judge, I’ve come a long way since these posts haha. Sometimes I want to update older posts to better format them because they look super amateur but I kind of like seeing my progression and …
VIDEO: EXPLORING FRENCH POLYNESIA
I explore the islands of Bora Bora, Moorea and Tahiti and show the best things to do on each island, including where I stayed! Check out my video below! Would love to know your thoughts, and if you’d like to see more videos like this 🙂 To see more of my trip to French Polynesia, check out my Instagram: @NicoleIsaacs
VIDEO: Il BORRO RESORT TUSCANY x JETSETTER.COM
My stay at Il Borro Resort in Tuscany with Jetsetter! I’ve stayed at this property a few times and it’s one of my favorite places in the world- owned by the Salvatore Ferragamo family. I learn about wine making, cook pizza and pasta, ride a horse through a Tuscan vineyard and more! Thought I’d share this video on my personal channel. Make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel for more videos. So many more coming! Watch my experience at Il Borro here!
NAMALE RESORT & SPA- SAVUSAVU, FIJI
In the luxury vacation world, most people hear “all-inclusive” and steer clear. They’re not for everyone and it has unfortunately acquired somewhat of a bad stereotype- crowded commercial resorts, packed swimming pools, and mediocre food. I am here to tell you it’s not always the case and that there are exceptions to this “rule”. I discovered an all-inclusive gem! Namale Resort & Spa is set amidst over 500 acres of lush tropical land on Fiji’s Northern Island of Vanua Levu in Savusavu. This adult-only boutique hotel redefines the meaning of all-inclusive in a luxurious intimate setting. All-inclusives do have its advantages- it’s a package deal and you know what you’re getting yourself into beforehand cost-wise, giving you less to think about while you’re on vacation (who wants to worry about money in paradise!) Namale allows you to customize your vacation with different packages and activities with all food and drink included, still giving you the option to add special activities on after you get there. Namale is a beautiful 5-star property offering 19 luxury villas …