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Checking In | Mimi Calpe

 After the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, Tangier was a breath of fresh air. In this seaside gem situated just across the Strait of Gibraltar from the Spanish coast, we were able to relax and slow down. And our backdrop for our two days in Tangier was the beautiful villa hotel, Mimi Calpe.
— Laurie Furber
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City Guide | Tangier

Tangier and our hotel, Mimi Calpe, reminded us to slow down and enjoy each part of our day. We had long, indulgent meals, passed hours lazily by the pool with books in hand, and went on long walks through the beautiful city.
— Andie Furber
Checking In | Berber Lodge

Checking In | Berber Lodge

Here, a mere 30 minutes away from the electric energy of Marrakech, hidden between olive groves, a serene oasis awaits.
— Sepi Shokouh
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Checking In | An Upstate Escape

Three days of pure bliss in Upstate New York. Book your stay at this beautiful Airbnb in Delhi, New york.
— Sepi Shokouh
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City Guide | San Franscisco

It's always fun to play tourist in your own city.
— Laurie Furber
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36 Hours in Hudson

Our road trip is a whirlwind.  We arrived in Hudson at about 5pm on Friday evening and planned to arrive in Cape Cod at 4pm on Sunday.  So we had to have a plan.  We decided our priorities in Hudson were to eat well, drink well, learn a little about the area, and leave inspired.  Simple.
— Laurie Furber
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Repeat Visitor | An Ode to Hotel Saint Cecilia

I rarely stay in the same hotel twice.  I see hotels and restaurants as wells of inspiration, and I typically believe that part of the fun of travel is experiencing new hotels, restaurants, museums and sites whenever I visit a city.
— Laurie Furber
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Elsie Green's City Guides

When we travel, we like to immerse ourselves in the local culture.  No American chain hotels or restaurants, no tourist traps.  We get lost exploring hidden alleys and lug ourselves and our suitcases up flights of stone steps in small local hotels without elevators.  And we always request the menu in the local language.
— Laurie Furber
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Playing Tourist

Have you noticed a theme?  This spring we’re focused on simplicity, and enjoying what is right in front of us.  And that applies to travel.  it’s not lost on us that the Elsie Green team is  based in some of the most beautiful cities in the world:  San Francisco, Lyon, Seattle, New York, Sydney.  
— Laurie Furber
Photo Essay | Yosemite on Film

Photo Essay | Yosemite on Film

| photography by andie furber |

A couple weeks ago, my parents and I finally made our very first trip to Yosemite together. After 20 years of living in the Bay Area, not a single member of our family of five had made the trip to see the most magnificent valley on Earth. We figured it was about time to do so, and we were not disappointed.

— Andie Furber
Photo Essay | AutoCamp Yosemite

Photo Essay | AutoCamp Yosemite

| photography by andie furber |

At Elsie Green, we are big fans of boutique hotels. My mother has a rule that we never stay at big chain hotels, and because of it, we've found so many gems over the years. One of our favorite outdoorsy getaways is the super-chic and super-easy glamping site, AutoCamp.

— Andie Furber
Travel Lust

Travel Lust

| photography by andie furber |

I am always looking for new sources of inspiration, and often that comes from traveling to new places and immersing myself in new cultures.

— Laurie Furber
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