While I’ve stayed at the Palace Hotel several times, I haven’t been a guest since I was in high school. Growing up, my mom used to take me for a staycation around Christmas. Although I’ve visited and dined at the Garden Court many times since, I haven’t stayed overnight in years. Last weekend Joe and…
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AutoCamp Yosemite Review | Camping in Yosemite National Park
Last month Joe and I went to Yosemite. I haven’t spent time in Yosemite so this was such a treat. I’m not big on camping. I like being outside and enjoying nature but I have back and sleep issues. Sleeping on the ground isn’t an option for me. I heard about AutoCamp Yosemite from a…
AC Hotel Boston Downtown | Boston, MA
AC Hotels are a new breed of lifestyle-brand hotels within the Marriott International global collection, and the guestrooms have been thoughtfully designed with comfort and style in mind. The hotels strive to look European while offering a distinctly modern feel. AC Hotels was kind enough to host our visit last month. I want to share…
Fairmont Hotel Review | San Francisco, CA
The Fairmont in San Francisco has been on my list to places to stay for a while. Over the holidays, I checked out their life size gingerbread house, which solidified my interest in this historic hotel. The Fairmont opened in the 1940’s and there are still fun gems around the property, including old phones and…
The Cliff’s Hotel + Spa Review | Pismo Beach, CA
Last Updated: June 30, 2022 Originally Published: June 1, 2019 After a busy few months, I booked the luxury hotel, The Cliff’s, for a weekend getaway with Joe. My birthday (May 22nd) always falls right around Memorial Day Weekend every year. It was the perfect excuse to head down to Pismo Beach, just minutes from…
Hofsas House Hotel Review | Carmel, CA
Good morning! If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that I spent the last weekend in Carmel. Hofsas House Hotel invited Joe and I to visit Carmel – we obviously couldn’t pass up that opportunity! LOCATION Between 3rd & 4th Ave on San Carlos Street. Fun fact: Carmel doesn’t have street addresses –…
Sandos Playacar Beach Resort | An Honest Review
As many of you know, Joe & I went on our honeymoon last week in Riviera Maya, Mexico. We stayed at Sandos Playacar Beach Resort and I want to share my thoughts on the resort. We stayed for eight days at Sandos Playacar and stayed in a Premium Club Ocean Front Suite. From my research…
Viceroy Central Park New York Hotel Review
Last weekend Joe and I went on a staycation in New York City. We currently live in Jersey City but miss our Upper East Side days so we figured a hotel in the city would be the perfect weekend getaway. We booked through Priceline and opted for 5 stars by Central Park. We were placed…
My Stay at Barcelo Puerto Vallarta
Balcony View I was blown away by my recent stay at Barcelo Puerto Vallarta. My friends and I took a trip to Mexico for my birthday last week. We selected this resort as the photos were stunning, they offered plenty of amenities and they had excellent reviews. We stayed for eight nights and nine days….