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  • A Day in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Lauren's Lighthouse
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    12 Hours in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    February 5, 2020 laurenslighthouse

    Puerto Vallarta is one of the most vibrant and lively cities in the world. Many North Americans actually move here to escape the cold winters and the work-obsessed lifestyle that…

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  • Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta - Lauren's Lighthouse
    • Mexico

    Staying at the Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta

    January 22, 2020 laurenslighthouse

    Alas, we finally made it back to our favourite Mexican mega-resort, Vidanta. When we thought that their Riviera Maya location was gigantic, their Nuevo Vallarta location blew it out of…

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  • Week at Vidanta Riviera Maya - Lauren's Lighthouse
    • Mexico

    Staying at the Vidanta Riviera Maya

    October 3, 2018 laurenslighthouse

    Nothing beats a luxurious stay in a tropical destination at virtually no cost, and this September I got to book a week in a 3200 sqft 3-bedroom spa suite at…

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Hi and welcome! I’m Lauren, engineer slash travel content creator, along with my other half, Jason. I hope to stir inspiration within other 9-5’ers to capture the world with their own lens while balancing a healthy lifestyle, in body, mind and soul. Feel free to contact me at lauren@laurenslighthouse.com or read more!

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  I gotta admit it wasn’t easy getting myself down I gotta admit it wasn’t easy getting myself down there 😬 I was scared because I didn’t know if there was ground beneath me to support me under all that snow. Having faith in something you can’t see goes against so much of our own instinct, but it’s worth every step to walk in faith.  Are you trudging through some deep, heavy snow in your life right now? What makes you keep pushing forward?  I feel like I always have someone carrying the weight that I would be holding on my shoulders had He not been here to bear it for me. As I swim upstream, He’s got me tethered to a boat driving me up. When I think I’ve got it bad, He always convinces me otherwise and shows me that anything is possible so long as I have Him with me.  When you’re going through a tough time in your life, remember this: you have an all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving friend by your side who is fully in control. When you think you’re losing control, let go and trust this friend. He sees things clearly where you may not.  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.” ~ Proverbs 3:5-6  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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  What new year’s resolutions did you set for your What new year’s resolutions did you set for yourself this year?  I’ve made a point to not only set a couple of measurable goals for this year but set intentions as well. I know that I’ll fail every now and then. But so long as my intentions are always there, I know I can pick myself back up and start again. And eventually, my resolutions will no longer be chores to discipline myself with but part of my very nature.  What intentions have you made for 2021?  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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#citizenfemme #femmetravel #explorealberta #sheadventures #sheexplores #canadasworld #tourcanada #stillatraveler #pnwdiscovered #natgeotravelpic #sheisnotlost #wildernesstones #wildernessnation #globetrotteuse #pnwadventures #wanderwoman #mybanff #explorecanada #discoverearth #roamearth #depthsofearth #earthfocus #themountainiscalling #outdoorwomen #journeysofgirls #dametraveler #wildernessbabes #theglobewanderers 
  What are some things that you’ve learned from th    What are some things that you’ve learned from this past year that you’ll take with you to 2021?  Despite the unsettling series of events that have captured us all in 2020, I have to say that this year has filled me with so much joy and gratitude.  I’ve been counting my blessings more the past 12 months than I ever have before. Here’s a little rundown of what I can rejoice in and am incredibly content with from 2020:  - January: flew to Mexico and had my first family trip with my future hubby and in-laws.  - February: performed our first TWO hotel collabs that will always be unforgettable.  - March: went to Vegas and saw the sandstones for the first time, fortunately right before lockdown.  - April: spent a lot of time indoors, but cherished every moment of it.  - May: finally able to get outdoors and visited some incredible sites in provincial parks like hidden gem waterfalls and tons of new hiking spots for us.  - June: got engaged! 💍  - July: continued our Banff ventures as the national parks opened up and spent more time with friends.  - August: hit up BC for quite some time visiting amazing spots in Vancouver and along the Sea-to-Sky highway. Did our first off-roading trail and hike!  - September: canoed for the first time in the bluest of waters and enjoyed the longest fall we’ve ever had.  - October: had the most incredible trip up Icefields Parkway to Jasper and experienced a beautiful start to winter. Oh and spent our 5-year anniversary doing another inspiring hotel collab!  - November: took our skates out to the mountains a number of times and started creating the most fun videos!  - December: ready for lockdown no. 2 with a new and hopeful perspective and doing our best to support our local businesses.  Even though my experience and level of joy this year could never equate to yours, what is something that you did cherish from this past year?  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
  Anyone else feel the struggle to get into the Chri Anyone else feel the struggle to get into the Christmas spirit this year?  It feels like this entire year just flew by! And I’m having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that 2020 is coming to an end! Maybe it’s the fact that our celebrations have been reduced to Zoom calls and dropping off gifts at doorsteps. I definitely miss our big Christmas plans!  But in an effort to get us back into the joy of this season, I thought a little poll would be fun! 👇🏻  Would you rather...
1. Hot chocolate or eggnog? 🍫☕️🍶 
2. White Christmas or beach Christmas? ❄️⛄️🏝
3. Hallmark Christmas movies or Elf/Grinch? 🎥🍿 
4. Day out or day in? ⛷🎿🏂⛸🏡 
5. Apple pie or pumpkin pie? 🥧🍎🎃  I can’t wait to hear your answers! Happy Holidays folks 🙌🏻  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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  I was always a little bit skeptical about wearing  I was always a little bit skeptical about wearing denim on the ice until I tried @duerperformance! Wearing my Performance Denim kept me warm despite -15C weather, lots of mobility as it’s got 5x the stretch and 30% less weight, and they’re incredibly durable so I don’t have to worry about the rough outdoor ice pilling my pants! I got to ditch the leggings and will probably only see them indoors because let’s face it, they’re very delicate specimens. I’m so glad I finally found a pair of bottoms that can handle our winter outings! ❄️  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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  H O L I D A Y  G I V E A W A Y ! 🎄  I’ve par  H O L I D A Y  G I V E A W A Y ! 🎄  I’ve partnered up with the lovely ladies at @ultrawhiteclinic to give 3 lucky winners $100 to get their smile shining pearly white!!! It’s been a tough year to say the least and I hope that this will give these 3 lucky folks another reason to smile 😀  To enter:  1️⃣ Like this post
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4️⃣ BONUS! Share this to your story and tag me and @ultrawhiteclinic in it!  Contest ends Saturday, December 19th at 10pm. Good luck everyone!🤞🏻  📸 @jasonmengvisuals  This post is in no way sponsored, endorsed or affiliated with Instagram. All contestants must be minimum 18 years of age to participate.  .
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  When was the last time you took a chance on someth    When was the last time you took a chance on something that was for the better?  Not going to lie, I was a bit nervous getting on this ice even though I knew people were skating here days before, before the snowfall. Why? Because THIS (swipe to the next photo) was what the lake looked like a couple weeks prior AND there’s something about being the first to walk on a frozen lake, when you can’t see how thick it is under the snow 😬  But how incredible was it to walk on the freshest and shiniest snow I’d probably ever witnessed! However, this tiny risk might not compare to the ones you’ve experienced. So lay them out for me! I’d love to hear your stories!  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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#explorealberta #sheexplores #adventuregirl #adventuregram #wildernessculture #wildernesstones #wildernessnation #mybanff #banffcanada #theglobewanderers #globetrotter #wanderwoman #stayandwander #sheadventures #outdoorwomen #pnwadventures #pnwdiscovered #pnwescapes #themountainiscalling #thegreatplanet #thegreatnorth #hikingbangers #natgeotravelpic #sheisnotlost #iamatraveler #stillatraveler #tourcanada #canadaexplored #discoverearth 
  Are you someone who likes to discover new yet unkn Are you someone who likes to discover new yet unknown territory or explore the tried-and-true?  Being the only ones out at a spot is one of the coolest experiences because you get the destination all to yourself, no sense of rush or crowdedness, and you can truly feel among the wild! But it can come with some dangers as well.  Skating out on lakes on these warm days has been truly amazing but I have to say it’s always relieving to see others out there when we get there, even if it means you don’t have the place all to yourself. You get to also meet other people and enjoy the atmosphere they give off as they have a good time.  I love the idea of steering off the beaten path but it gives me a great sense of comfort to know that I’m following a tried and tested route too!  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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