I visited Paris in Dec 2022. Overall the trip was amazing and we got to do all of the "touristy" things. If you plan to go in winter, make sure to layer up; it was extremely cold when I went. My favorite activity during the trip was doing the Food Tour with Chef PJ. He is extremely knowledgeable about the local neighborhood, how food is sourced in Paris, and about different cuisines. Be prepared to walk ALL day, but enjoy good food, drinks, and good company.
Visited Martha's Vineyard for the first time in June 2023. Overall if you are looking for a nice beach town destination this is the perfect place to go. HOWEVER if you are looking for other people of color during the summer time I would highly suggest going later in the summer (i.e late July or August). When I visited in mid June the beaches were empty and there were very few Black travelers. The seafood was very fresh, but don't look for anything amazing. Went to Nancy's Restaurant and ordered the fried shrimp. The shrimp was fresh, but not seasoned very well. The frozen drinks are great; definitely try the Dirty Banana.
I visited Paris in Dec 2022. Overall the trip was amazing and we got to do all of the "touristy" things. If you plan to go in winter, make sure to layer up; it was extremely cold when I went. My favorite activity during the trip was doing the Food Tour with Chef PJ. He is extremely knowledgeable about the local neighborhood, how food is sourced in Paris, and about different cuisines. Be prepared to walk ALL day, but enjoy good food, drinks, and good company.
Visited Martha's Vineyard for the first time in June 2023. Overall if you are looking for a nice beach town destination this is the perfect place to go. HOWEVER if you are looking for other people of color during the summer time I would highly suggest going later in the summer (i.e late July or August). When I visited in mid June the beaches were empty and there were very few Black travelers. The seafood was very fresh, but don't look for anything amazing. Went to Nancy's Restaurant and ordered the fried shrimp. The shrimp was fresh, but not seasoned very well. The frozen drinks are great; definitely try the Dirty Banana.