Priyanka, Author at Champagne Flight

In Peru

The Best One Week in Peru Itinerary

January 25, 2019 No Comments

Trust me I could spend months and months in Peru, exploring every bit this incredible country has to offer. But if you’re anything like me, sometimes a week is all you have. It is possible to get a great taste of Peru in a short amount of time. Here’s the best Peru itinerary to follow to maximize your limited time. Places to Visit in Peru Day 1: Lima Lima is definitely one of the top places to visit in Peru. Use your first day to get an overview of Lima. Start your morning off with a quick breakfast from Pastelería San Antonio. There are a few locations around Lima. We hired a private driver who took us on a tour of some of Lima’s most beautiful neighborhoods (Miraflores, Barranco which has amazing street art, and the historic city center). I highly recommend doing the same as it’ll give you a…

In Peru

The Best Way to Travel to Machu Picchu

January 22, 2019 No Comments

Machu Picchu is something that is on most traveler’s bucket lists. And for good reason. There’s truly nothing quite like it. The shroud of mystery surrounding it is intriguing. What exactly was this site used for? Why was it abandoned so suddenly? No trip to Peru is complete without a visit to the Incan ruins. Save yourself the headache and follow this guide for exactly how to visit and travel to Machu Picchu. If you’re looking to save time and energy planning your visit to Machu Picchu then the best route is to go with a tour company. I calculated the cost for planning everything on my own versus going with a tour company and the small cost difference is worth having everything taken care of for you. Recommended Machu Picchu Tour The tour company that we went with is Tierra Vivas. We had a seamless trip with them. While…

In Peru

How to Have an Incredible Day Trip to the Sacred Valley

January 16, 2019 No Comments

The Sacred Valley was undoubtedly one of the highlights of my trip to Peru. Honestly, every part of that trip was a highlight. The country is that amazing. Yes, I just stopped writing to sit here and daydream. Focus, Priyanka. No matter how many days you have in Peru, be sure to allocate at least one day to the Sacred Valley. Lucky for you, I am going to tell you how to have the perfect day trip to the Sacred Valley. *Champagne Flight was welcomed as a guest of Machu Picchu Viajes Peru. As always, all opinions are own. While you can rent a car and drive around, you won’t actually know what you’re looking at and that’s half of the beauty. Therefore, the best way to visit the Sacred Valley is to go with a tour. They’ll take care of everything for you and you’ll just get to sit back,…

In Europe

A Wonderful Stay at the Arch London Hotel

June 6, 2018 24 Comments

When I bought my plane ticket to London, the first thing I did, besides pray that it wouldn’t be pouring the entire time, was look up where to stay. My memory of London from my first trip there was that it was vast and the location we stayed at was so far from everything that we ended up lost on the tube for a large part of the trip. I was determined to not let that be the case again. Thankfully, my search was relatively short. Within minutes, I stumbled upon the Arch London Hotel. Good location? Check. Stunning photos? Check. Award winning restaurant for those lazy meals where I don’t want to venture out? Check. Done and done. I didn’t have to look any further. *Champagne Flight was welcomed as a guest at the Arch London Hotel. As always, all opinions are own. We flew into Gatwick and headed to…

In Europe

How to Spend a Perfect Three Days in Seville

April 5, 2018 18 Comments

Click here for a mobile itinerary for three days in Seville that opens up right in your google maps application! You can never spend enough time in any of Spain, but with three days in Seville you can get an overview of some of the main sights and the local culture. My sister and I had the opportunity to spend six incredible months here and we have included the best of the best in this itinerary, including some fantastic off the beaten path recommendations Day 1: The Major Sites Check into your hotel early in the morning. If your rooms aren’t ready, ask to leave your luggage so that you can begin sightseeing. The city center is incredibly compact so if you stay here you won’t have to worry about transportation. If you haven’t already eaten breakfast (or if you want a second one, go ahead I won’t judge), head to…

In Work/Travel Balance

How to Have the Ultimate Staycation

March 14, 2018 16 Comments

Sometimes you want to travel and you just can’t. Whether that be your bank account screaming at you while you hurriedly refresh the page praying that it’s not true. Or you’re out of vacation days and a weekend trip doesn’t appeal to you. Whatever the reason may be, you can still “travel” and be a tourist in your own city. I’m talking about the ultimate staycation folks. Here’s how to do it! Find a hotel Skip this step if you’re broke AF but if you’re not, then consider booking a hotel for your staycation even if it’s just for the night. It’ll give you a change of scenery and make you feel like you’re traveling even if you’re just down the street. I’m always a sucker for a good hotel. Look up things to do in your city Don’t roll your eyes at me! Seriously don’t give me the whole…

In Inspiration

9 Ways Travel Makes Your Life Better

February 21, 2018 22 Comments

I shudder at the thought of the person I’d be today if I never traveled. Seriously. So much of who I am is because of traveling. It’s truly my drug of choice (well that and cheese…has anyone investigated if this is actually a drug because it has to be) and it’s made my life colorful and adventurous. If you’re a big traveler then I’m sure you agree with me and if you’re not, just remember, it’s never too late to start traveling! Here’s 9 (out of a million) ways travel makes your life better You have more fun Let’s start with the obvious way travel makes your life better: it adds more fun into your life. As much as I love to curl up on a couch and watch some Netflix, the fun I have traveling is unparalleled. These are the memories you’re going to look back at. Skydiving on…

In Travel Tips

7 of the Most Romantic Cities in the World

February 7, 2018 14 Comments

With Valentine’s day around the corner, cross off two birds with one stone: get a trip and some romance in by planning a romantic getaway! And if you’re single AF, that doesn’t mean these romantic cities aren’t for you. Grab a friend because Galentine’s day is totally a thing. Here are some of the most romantic cities across the United States and the rest of the world that are perfect for your next romantic getaway Asheville, NC This had to be first because this is my personal favorite (I know, I know not everything is about me). Asheville has everything you want in a romantic destination: beautiful mountain views, mouthwatering food, plenty of cozy wine and cocktail bars. And let’s not forget, the epic Biltmore. What screams romance more than a massive mansion that you wish you owned and lived in? After you get over that bout of jealousy, go…

In Travel Tips

How to Make a Travel Budget in 4 Easy Steps

January 31, 2018 20 Comments

So you’ve decided to make travel a priority. You’ve picked the dates, chosen a destination, and now you’re ready to start planning. So now what? Looking at the entire process of planning a trip can make you hyperventilate. Especially if you’ve never planned a trip before. Relax. Take it one step at a time. Let’s just start from the beginning. The first step in planning a trip is setting a budget (unless you’re a baller then go on with your bad self). And I’m going to show you exactly how to do it. Plus, there’s a free travel budget planning workbook that you can download right here. Step 1: Pick your total budget number The first rule of thumb with setting a budget is to pick a number that you are okay going over. Things happen. You miss a bus and have to pay for another ticket. Or you absolutely…

In Work/Travel Balance

How to Travel More in 2018

January 17, 2018 36 Comments

If you’re anything like me, you made your list of New Year’s Resolutions on the 2nd and vowed to start sticking to them on the 3rd (hey… a couple of days late never hurt anyone). I am an organization freak so each of my resolutions fits perfectly into a category and yes, I made a spreadsheet to help me track progress/completion (which you can totally download if you want it. Just click here). One category that is always on my list of resolutions/goals is to travel more. And it should be on yours too. If it’s not, go ahead and add it. It’s not too late. It’s still January!So why should travel be on your list? Well first of all, you wouldn’t be reading this if you weren’t interested in making travel a priority. Second of all, travel helps maintain your work/life balance. It keeps you sane, helps you grow…