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    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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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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      What’s the coolest thing you’ve done or seen t What’s the coolest thing you’ve done or seen this winter?  The great thing about this lake is that it NEVER gets enough snow on the ice because of how windy and open the area is! But the giant methane bubbles captured in the ice take our breath away!  Keeping me warm on this windy day were my All-Weather Denim @duerperformance 👖🤗 I wouldn’t have lasted more than a few seconds sitting on this smooth ice with my leggings. But with these bad boys, none of the cold water seeped into my pants to freeze my bottom!  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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      “I am looking at ze moon, looking at ze moon, 15 “I am looking at ze moon, looking at ze moon, 15 seconds has gone by!” Anyone wanna take a guess as to which movie that’s from? 😆🌖  This was by far my favourite lake skating experience ever 🥲 I realized this year, after venturing to different spots to skate on, how rare it is to get the perfect conditions. This time was it!  Sometimes you come across in life the best conditions/timing to achieve what you hope to achieve. Grasp this opportunity, take advantage of it, don’t let it slip through your fingers! We don’t realize what we’ve missed out on until it’s too late.  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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      Happy Monday! 🙋🏻‍♀️ What did you get u Happy Monday! 🙋🏻‍♀️ What did you get up to this (hopefully warm) weekend?!  To all my Calgary peeps, here’s a friendly reminder that you can still get $70 off your first full teeth whitening treatment at @ultrawhiteclinic with my code LAUREN30 until the end of March! 🦷  The ladies at UW are amazing at what they do and they’ll get your smile looking pearly white just in time for spring. Here’s to being hopeful come spring time that things will take a better turn for our world 🙏🏻  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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      Finding the perfect cabin lodge for a romantic get    Finding the perfect cabin lodge for a romantic getaway isn’t always easy! But what if I told you I already found it for you right in Banff?  If you’re planning a couple’s weekend away or a honeymoon while international travel restrictions are still in place, check out the @buffalomountainlodge!  There’s only so much I can say about our stay in this caption so head to my blog (in my bio, first button!) to learn more about what it’s like to be in this mountainous oasis, just you and your boo! 🥰  📸 @jasonmengvisuals  .
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      How incredible it was to spend our fifth Valentine    How incredible it was to spend our fifth Valentine’s Day weekend with each other falling in love with our city again!  @chinookblast got me and Jason feeling all kinds of ways as we took to the streets of downtown Calgary on Saturday with fresh eyes and an urge to discover our city’s amazing artists! We even managed to forget about the crazy cold we’ve been experiencing and simply be present to take in this midwinter initiative. Thankfully, the next two weekends (Feb. 19-21 & 26-28) will be so much warmer to enjoy Chinook Blast from East Village to Stephen Ave to Eau Claire.  All the exhibits are perfectly placed across downtown to create a true walkable art show experience. It encouraged all visitors to keep our distance from each other while we saw each and every spot, especially since we’ve got to have our masks on to take part in exploring the sites.  To plan your own visit to Calgary’s limited-time midwinter round-up or to simply more on Chinook Blast powered by SHAW, head to www.chinookblast.ca!  📸 @jasonmengvisuals  #chinookblast #partners
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      Our romantic weekend getaway with @buffalomountain    Our romantic weekend getaway with @buffalomountainlodge has completely given us a whole new image of Banff! We love Banff Ave but staying on Tunnel Mountain just felt like home.  The gorgeous wood fireplace, the beautifully renovated suite with a brightened kitchen and bathroom... When it was time to go home, I felt like I was LEAVING home.  But what made our weekend stay at Buffalo Mountain Lodge the amazing getaway that it was, was the absolutely wonderful staff and our in-room dining experience! I never knew the restaurant could be brought right to us, and yet they did so impeccably! Can’t wait for our next trip with @crmresorts 🤗  .
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      Another big world, small human shot for ya 🤗  Another big world, small human shot for ya 🤗  These are by far my favourite for me and Jason to shoot because they showcase the depths of the landscape and demonstrate how tiny I really am in comparison! Yes, they take a bit more time and coordination what with us shouting at each other (a lot of “moooooove!” and “whaaaaaat?!”) and waiting for each of us to get to where we’re supposed to be, but they’re so fun in the moment and exciting to see the results later on!  What’s your favourite photo composition? 💗  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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      When you've finally found the "ones"!  I never ca    When you've finally found the "ones"!  I never cared much for winter wear until Jason and I started spending hours in the cold and bearing the frustration and pain that come with numb feet and stinging toes! I thought there was something wrong with my feet - I have poor circulation - when I got my first pair of winter boots a few years ago and within 10 minutes, they'd be freezing again. Even the type of socks I wore had no bearing.  In came my Jess boots from @baffinworldwide and I never had to worry about freezing, painful toes anymore! I wear my thin little ankle socks in these and my feet still come out warm and comfortable out of my -50C (-58F) rated boots! They're completely waterproof so I never have to be concerned with stepping in foot-high snow when we're adventuring, and the inside is lined with the softest material I've ever laid my feet in.  I found the ones. Now take me back out to the mountains! -20C (-4F) week? I'm ready!  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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