With its prime seaside location on the northwest end of San Diego County, the Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa has been steadily building buzz since its summer 2012 grand opening. Understandable as this property is located directly across from Ponto Beach, offering gorgeous panoramic ocean and sunset views, and is also close to a […]

With the addition of the LEGOLAND Water Park and the SEA LIFE Aquarium to the LEGOLAND California Resort, it may be hard to imagine how you could see and do it all–even with the available“1-Day Resort Hopper” ticket option. I’m here to tell you that all three attractions can be thoroughly enjoyed in a single […]

Throngs of family vacationers flock to Las Vegas for the copious kid-friendly activity and entertainment options the city now has to offer, but many seek luxury lodging that provides a reprieve from the casino atmosphere central to most of the hotels on the Strip.  One highly notable destination in this regard is The Venetian Resort […]

When considering where to go on a vacation with children, Las Vegas may not be on the top of your list. However, this city boasts an extensive array kid-friendly, world-class activity, entertainment, and dining options as well as extraordinary hotels and resorts with accommodation options that will keep kids separate from the casino atmosphere–The Venetian’s […]

If you’re a savvy leisure or business traveler seeking acclaimed accommodations centrally located in downtown Atlanta, look no further than the Hyatt Regency Atlanta–a historic property that recently completed a $65 million renovation that has made the property more elegant, and relevant, than ever. During my recent stay, it was readily evident that the property-wide […]

Whether traveling for business or for pleasure, the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina is a great choice for those seeking a quintessential Southern California hotel experience replete with spectacular waterfront views and picturesque sunsets. Conveniently located between the San Diego Convention Center and the San Diego Marina and adjacent to the infamous downtown Gaslamp […]

This past January 2012, Caesars Palace celebrated the grand opening of its luxurious new Octavius Tower—its sixth hotel tower that brings overall availability at the venerable property up to nearly 4,000 rooms and suites. The tower has already proven to be a high-demand destination, which is understandable given Caesars Palace has long maintained one of […]

Nestled among seven lush garden estate acres in the heart of Los Angeles is the Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard, Bel Air – an urban retreat where I savored my most recent respite. Upon arrival, plush and cozy furnishings in the open, airy, fresh orchid-scented hotel lobby beckoned me sit back and settle in to “vacation […]

Amid the ever-changing 21st Century Las Vegas landscape, the Flamingo hotel continues to hold its own as one of the few remaining flagship properties present at the start of Sin City. The Flamingo Las Vegas is perched, in all of its pink glistening glory, center stage on the storied Vegas Strip, within four miles of […]

A recent visit to the Disneyland Hotel with my children inevitably led me to the adjacent world-famous Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks, which now offer a plethora of perks for the luxe-minded family vacationer. When even an extraordinary day at Disneyland just won’t do, consider these elite experience options: