When I was little I remember staying at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World® Resort and thought it was the most beautiful and fanciest place that I have ever seen. When I returned as an adult, the Grand Floridian did not disappoint and I had that same feeling. This luxurious resort [...]
Consistently ranked atop many lists for best Caribbean islands and even landing a spot on U.S. Travel News’ Best Islands in the World list, it’s clear St. Martin or St. Maarten is a top tier island destination. Half French and half Dutch, this island is bustling with activities and features gorgeous sites and scenery. With [...]
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Riverside vs. French Quarter Where can you find gilded framed paintings of Disney “royalty” side by side with rustic tin roofs? What about picturesque cobblestone paths, river views and pirate cruises? Well bless your heart, you must be at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort! Ok, so you are probably thinking, no way can I afford this [...]
“We have a very special guest blogger today, Melanie Reffes, who wrote a review of JW Marriott Cancun Resort in Mexico while on a trip to the Riviera Maya! Melanie Reffes is a seasoned travel journalist specializing in the Caribbean and Riviera Maya. She is the Caribbean editor for JaxFax magazine and much-published in the [...]
When I was looking to stay in a smaller hotel in Aruba, Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort was the perfect fit for my 8 year old son and me. When we arrived at the hotel we were met with smiles and friendly service. Napoleon at the front desk was so helpful! Great way to start a [...]
Recently I found myself back in San Diego and just like I had done years ago, I chose to stay at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay hotel. From the moment I stepped in the lobby, I noticed something was remarkably different. Turns out the hotel had recently completed a 3 million dollar renovation and it [...]
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Swaying palm trees, tropical drinks, white sands … and Nemo swimming by while pirates plunge the mainland? Ah, only at Walt Disney World! Yes, folks, I’m referring to a classic guest favorite –Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Kick off your boots, throw on a pair of flip-flops and take a tour of this tropical paradise… (Insert [...]
Here it is, the final post in my 3-part mother-daughter vacation blog series…if you haven’t read my previous posts on the Riviera Maya and Cozumel, check them out! I can’t stress enough how amazing these destinations are! Mexico is beautiful, and these locations along the Caribbean coast are some of the best in the world [...]
I recently went down to Montego Bay, Jamaica for a vacation and we couldn’t have picked a better resort. We stayed at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall, which is an adults only, all-inclusive resort, all butler service resort. I took a lot of pictures (see all my photos on flickr) and some video so [...]
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I recently spent 6 days on Oahu for my first trip to Hawaii and stayed at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach. It’s not just on any beach but the world famous Waikiki Beach! Being on the beach really sets this place apart. (as odd as that sounds since I was in Hawaii.) But I [...]
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