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Sleep Like a King (or Queen) in England with Luxury Family Hotels
If you are looking for a great family getaway in England but don’t fancy the hustle and bustle of London, what could beat staying in a stately manor home or castle? Imagine the sumptuousness, the extravagance, the fragile, priceless antique that a tiny, grubby hand accidentally shatters all over the marble floor… My fears exactly. [...]
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Getaway for Mother’s Day to the Bacara Resort & Spa
I’m a firm believer that moms need time away. Time alone can be wonderful, but time away with other women – other moms – that gives you the chance to renew, relax, and refresh provides more fun and usually some much-needed laughter. I recently had a chance to get away to the gorgeous Bacara Resort [...]
Flowers in Bloom @LongwoodGardens
Longwood at Christmas is a tradition around these parts because the entire gardens are light up with hundreds of thousands of lights and it’s just spectacular. And I feel like it’s what Longwood is the most well-known for. But they are so much more. Concerts and events, and gorgeous and amazing flowers and foliage year [...]
Sydney for Kids – Five Great Things to Do in #Sydney #Australia
Our family recently visited Sydney, Australia and was so impressed with all it had to offer. As parents of two children, ages 7 and 9, we thought we’d share some of our favorite Sydney activities/destinations. 1. Taronga Zoo With a daughter obsessed with animals, we have resolved to visit every zoo in every major city [...]
Pirates League at Magic Kindgom Park: Something Fun for Boys! #Disney #Orlando
Having two boys, going to the infamous Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kindgom has never been an option. Of course you hear about it all the time and I always lamented that they didn’t have the same option for boys. I was commenting on that recently to a friend and she remarked, [...]
Sheraton Bali Kuta – Peace in the Heart of Kuta
One of the advantages to living in Singapore is the ability to hop a quick flight to one of many beautiful islands. We took advantage of this during a recent school holiday, and visited the Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort. We had been to Bali once before, and stayed in Nusa Dua, so we were excited to [...]
Orlando Resort Review: Omni Champions Gate #Orlando #ChampionsGate @OmniResorts
My family and I just returned from a 5 night stay at Omni Resorts Orlando location – the Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate. This place is a paradise just outside of the immediate Orlando vicinity. I’m practically crying typing this as I wish I could be back there right now! About 25 minutes south [...]
A Must-Do for Any Lego Fan: LEGOLAND Florida @LegolandFlorida
Having just returned from a trip to Orlando, I had to first write about our favorite theme park all week – LEGOLAND Florida! As huge Lego fans, it’s no surprise this was the family favorite. First things first – LEGOLAND Florida is not in Orlando. In fact, it’s a good 45 minute drive south of [...]
Orlando Restaurant Review: T-Rex in Downtown Disney
Have boys, or young kids, and looking for a fun spot to eat in downtown Disney? On a recent trip to Orlando, I went with the fam to T-Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney. If you’ve ever been to a Rainforest Cafe, you’ll get the gist of this restaurant. It’s a prehistoric-theme decor that comes to [...]
Muy Delicioso – Las Casuelas Terraza in Palm Springs
I’ve only been to Palm Springs three times in my life, but every single time I have made to sure to eat at Las Casuelas Terraza on Palm Canyon Drive. Here’s a 6-step guide to ensure you get to enjoy it too. Step 1: Make a reservation at the right Las Casuelas. There are four [...]
Getaway: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
What do you get when you combine sunshine, cold drinks, great shopping, fun pools, delicious restaurants and enough old people to make you feel pretty young? Palm Springs. Spring, summer, winter or fall, you really can’t find a wrong time of year to visit the area. Just two hours east of Los Angeles, the desert [...]
