Posted by on May 8, 2012 at 8:59 am
Pin it I’m excited to share that we will be kicking off a new series of videos, featuring some of my favorite properties and hip hotels to stay with kids. First up, Alderbrook Resort and Spa in Hood Canal, Washington. This is an incredible family friendly property, just 2 hours from Seattle, accessible by the [...]
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Posted by on March 16, 2012 at 10:43 am
Pin it Our Maui family journey continues and takes us south to Wailea. Wailea remains my favorite region to vacation on Maui. This trip, we were fortunate to try out the Fairmont Kea Lani and were blown away by the service, style and many extras this resort offers families of all sizes. Our visit came [...]
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Posted by on March 14, 2012 at 8:51 am
Pin it Just north of the busy Ka’anapali strip on 38 acres of quiet, Maui oceanfront resort property, sits the Honua Kai Resort and Spa, one of my favorite new, kid friendly luxury hotels on Maui. We first fell in love with the Honua Kai last winter. This year, we were able to spend mid-winter [...]
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Posted by on March 8, 2012 at 7:15 am
Pin it I’m thrilled to share some of our new discoveries on our recent trip to Maui, Hawai’i. For years, the island of Maui has been our escape to soak up some much needed sun during the gray days of winter in Seattle. Our first stop this trip was the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, to explore [...]
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Posted by on January 27, 2012 at 9:25 am
Pin it I am a bit obsessed with California Modern style and that is why today’s Hip Hotel Postcard goes to the Shore Hotel, a new oceanfront boutique hotel in Santa Monica, California. This Santa Monica hotel has been on my radar for some time and fits our love of modern style and affordable luxury. [...]
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Posted by on December 7, 2011 at 10:09 am
Pin it What fuels my passion for travel? My thirst for Experience. In my travels, I love to discover hip luxury hotels and share my expereinces with friends. Kimpton Hotels understands what it takes to create a great experience for families who want smart luxury and appreciate style that is also approachable. Recently, my fellow travel writer [...]
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Posted by on August 9, 2011 at 5:00 am
One great night’s sleep at the luxury Seattle Hotel Sorrento for this family of 4 with a 3 course dinner, 2 kids and 1 dog friendly hotel suite in Seattle.
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Posted by on August 6, 2011 at 9:40 am
Pin it On a business trip earlier this summer, I was able to drop in for a quick stay at the Affinia Manhattan. Located in midtown, The Affinia Manhattan is a beautiful New York City luxury boutique hotel with old-world charm across the street from Penn Station, Madison Square Garden and Broadway. With 616 guest rooms [...]
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Posted by on July 28, 2011 at 7:00 am
Pin it Today’s hip hotel postcard is the Carmel Valley Ranch in Carmel, California. This beautiful Northern California luxury hotel and resort has been on our bucket list for some time after discovering the property in Wine Spectator magazine. We were having dinner with friends one night and they asked me where they should stay [...]
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Posted by on July 27, 2011 at 5:00 am
Pin it I had the pleasure of staying at the Fairmont Waterfront during my last trip to Vancouver, BC for the Travel Blog Exchange Conference. While this was a quick trip, this Vancouver BC luxury hotel is a wonderful place and I look forward to returning with my family. The Fairmont Waterfront has beautiful views [...]
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