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If you’re planning a trip and thinking “cool, where do I even start,” hi. Same. This blog is where I share the exact stuff I use to plan trips that feel fun, not chaotic: realistic day-by-day itineraries, where-to-stay picks, what’s worth booking, and what’s 100 percent skippable.

Travel planning, but make it easy.


Welcome to Wanderful Getaways

Day-by-day plans with smart pacing, can’t-miss spots, and wiggle room for snacks and wandering.

What you’ll find here

Itineraries

Hotel roundups, neighborhood guides, and stays that feel like a treat (without a panic attack at checkout).


Where to Stay

Activities, tours, viewpoints, food stops, and “book this early” picks.

Things to Do

Packing lists, mistake-proof planning tips, and little upgrades that make a big difference.

Travel Tips + Packing

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Get to know me more

I’m a well-traveled California girl who treats trip planning like a sport (a fun sport, not a suffering sport). I like pretty hotels, efficient routes, and knowing what’s worth the time and money. This blog is where I share the game plan so you can spend less time researching and more time actually being on the trip.


I'm Brooke

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the travel magic-maker behind Wanderful Getaways

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London moves fast, but the escape hatch from the bustling streets of central London is usually closer than you think. Within a couple of hours, you can be walking past royal guards, eating oysters by a harbor, or pretending you attend Oxford on a casual Tuesday. These day trips from London work for real-life travel […]

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The UK packs Roman baths, medieval lanes, moody mountains, castles, beach towns, and cozy pub lunches into a fairly compact map, all set against a backdrop of incredible natural beauty. The catch? Trying to see all of it in one vacation is how you end up spending more time hauling a suitcase than enjoying the […]

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