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Fall is one of the BEST times to travel! Cooler temps, less crowds, pretty fall colors 🍁… and if you’re smart, you can snag some sweet deals! You heading anywhere this fall? Looks like I have a few places on my list… Austin, Nashville, Richmond, with a potential pop by Florida and South Carolina! #falltravel #fallseason #traveldeals #ifnotnow #letsgosomewhere #travelexpert #hotelier

Yessss! So excited to share this lil’ recap of my staycation at the @lapeerhotel in @visitweho! I’ve been there a few times over the years for some drinky drinks at the bar… always a great spot that’s convenient, low key, and guaranteed a wow from whoever I would be meeting. This time I did a little staycation, and it truly felt like a little oasis tucked away from all the buzz of the area. The stunning design by @gullajonsdottir and the people who work there create such an inviting environment. There’s even a Pickle Ball Court on the roof with a whole Disco 🪩 theme… I mean come on! How cool!!! The three words I’d use to describe the experience: Design • Approachable • Personality Obviously it’s very design forward (appropriate as it’s in the design district of West Hollywood), but it’s so approachable and comfortable (a must for a hotel), and the whole place has personality… from the decor to the employees. I’ll be sharing more from the stay, but if you go, definitely make a point to check out the studio off the courtyard where artist @jamespeterhenryart creates and showcases some of his amazing work! Enjoy! 🎥 @jorgelopezmedia #lapeerhotel @kimpton #discocourt #interiordesign #designdistrict #kimpton #westhollywood #weho #lapeer #losangeles #losangelescalifornia #discoverla

It’s that time of year. You’re going to be traveling this summer, so it’s about time to get a new bag. This goes out to all those people—ahem, like my mother—who have dilly dallied on upgrading a new suitcase. But more than that, if you only take away one tip from all of this, pack a day or two worth of essentials in your carry-on to help hold you over in case your checked bag doesn’t make it. This is soooo simple but so easy to do. And it can save a lot of heartache moving forward. Shout-out to @rudabehshahbazi and the @kcalnews team for having me on to talk travel on a regular basis. If there’s a topic you want to hear us chat about, let me know! #cbsla #traveltips #carryonluggage #justincase

Little tease from our weekend trip to @margaritaville_hollywood_beach in Florida where I tried the @flowrider_inc for the first time! 🏄🏼‍♀️ Another great reminder that you should always try something new… surround yourself with “heck yeah” people and you will always find yourself having a blast doing things you never thought you’d be doing! Just another reason reason why I’m a fan of the @margaritaville brand… it’s all about having fun, not taking yourself too seriously, and it’s all done in an elevated style. Stay tuned because there’s so much more to share! Oh and a redemption video! Shout out to my boys at @dnc_media… @acevidproduction & @wilcoxchase, you two are the best! #margaritaville #margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort #relaxedluxury #flowrider #alwayshavefun #southflorida #summer2023

Pride month is here and this weekend kicks off West Hollywood PRIDE! 🌈 @jeffcons and his team are the ones behind WeHo PRIDE. Jeff joined us on the latest episode of @visitweho’s The Creators podcast where he shared how he grew his agency to focus on creating events for social good! 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜 Tune in to hear his story and learn more about what to expect at this weekend’s festivities! 🎉 Link in stories. #thecreatorspodcast #visitwesthollywood #jeffconsoletti #pride #visitweho #wehopride #westhollywood

ICYMI, last week’s episode of @visitweho’s The Creators Podcast with @sarahtiana! Check it out now! We covered so much, from learning what it’s like to build a career in comedy to all the random people you can’t meet while hanging out at @thecomedystore. She brings a whole new life to that world! And if you haven’t seen it yet, her latest special “44” which was filmed at @thecomedystore earlier this year. Tune in for more! Link in stories. #thecreatorspodcast #visitwesthollywood #sarahtiana #comedianlife #visitweho #comedystore #westhollywood

Tropical state of mind in the heart of NYC… proof that the feeling you get from traveling can happen anywhere… 📍 @margaritavilletimessquare Back at my favorite hotel in the city. Many might be surprised I love this hotel so much but here’s why I really love it: 🏙️ It’s location. It’s convenient to everything, along with all the major subway lines. 🌴 It was a brand new build, so it feels fresh. And the tropical decor is fun without being overdone. 🌮 Their food program gets tastier every visit! 🛏️ The beds are SOOOO comfortable! I sleep so well there. 🫶🏼 The staff is so genuinely, friendly and always offers to go above and beyond. (Training is on point!) As someone who lived in NYC and has family there, I always struggled with the idea of staying at a hotel… I’m essentially a local! (Yeah yeah I know I’m not.) For me @margaritavilletimessquare just gets it right. Like for reals for reals. PS: Tune in to the latest episode of @margaritaville’s newest podcast called License to Chill… I’m this week’s guest! #margaritaville #margaritavilletimessquare #timessquare #nychotels #bigapple

Calling all my window seat lovers out there. THIS is why we sit by the window… am I right? Extra shout-out to the aisle seat fans, you make our window seat dreams possible. Tag your the travel friend you love to escape with below! #windowseat #travelviews #clouds #planewindow

An introduction or re-introduction for those following this space. Hello 👋🏻 I’m Sarah Dandashy! The quick highlight intro: I’m a former award-winning hotel concierge who went from sharing travel advice + recs in-person behind a desk to sharing it on social. That led me to working with all sorts of incredible brands around the world, covering travel on TV, and even writing a book! I am half-Lebanese 👀, was born in PA, & grew up in Atlanta, Saudi Arabia, London, & DC. The real stuff: My passion has always been in storytelling and connecting humans through emotions. I never set out to become a concierge, I fell into it, and realized I had the right attitude for it. I’ve always worked multiple jobs, starting at 15 and all throughout school. To this day, I’m juggling at least 5-8 projects at once. Hard work and integrity are my North stars, and most everything is negotiable. I got a fancy Foreign Service degree, because it “made sense.” Of course, I studied politics… but also acting, filmmaking, writing, music history, women’s studies, and religion. My brain is a “solver,” I would do math puzzles before going to sleep as a kid. But it’s also creative. I’d sometimes stay up half the night painting in my mother’s loft listening to 80s music. I’ve never fit in, so I’ve always been drawn to others who don’t quite either. And I’ve always found myself around interesting people. I love to dance, I’m sometimes goofy, and yes, for goodness sakes, I’m tall. 🤦🏼‍♀️ So that’s a bit more about “me.” More than just travel tips + recommendations. I’m all about curiosity, inspiration, and being introspective from time to time. It’s just how my brain operates. Luckily, travel ties nicely into all of that. So now that I’ve officially over-shared. 🫣 Hi again! And if you read this all, I hope you felt a little more connected. We are just humans after all. ❤️ Thanks for swinging by! #travelexpert #hospitalitylife