We traveled to Sundara in October of 2022 for a long weekend getaway. We were a little hesitant about the Sundara as visiting “The Dells” does not automatically evoke thoughts of plush robes, pampering spa treatments, and luxurious accommodations. But this destination oasis in the middle of gigantic water park country changed our minds as…
Category: Hotel Reviews
Grand Haven, Michigan – May 2022
We needed a getaway and decided to head to Michigan over Memorial Day Weekend. This time we decided to stay at the Looking Glass Inn Bed & Breakfast in Grand Haven. The inn was adorable with a fantastic location. It was up on a bluff across the street from beach. There were 79 steps up…
VEGAS, BABY
At the end of February 2021, we decided to venture out for a quick trip to Sin City. We stayed at the Cosmopolitan for the first time. We had a great room on the 23rd floor (pics to follow) with a nice view of the Bellagio fountains. We had multiple yummy meals, did a lot…
The Inn at Irish Hollow
In November 2020 we marked our second visit to The Inn at Irish Hollow in Galena, Illinois. Our first trip was for Trey’s 40th birthday in March of 2012 and we knew we had to return. To say Irish Hollow is a Bed & Breakfast is akin to saying the Louvre is a museum. Irish…
Tucson, July 2019
This summer we decided to take a side trip from our annual visit to Chandler, Arizona. Tucson, two hours south of Chandler, was the perfect choice. We started our trip with a stop at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. It’s only 30 minutes south of Chandler. It was worth a quick visit. The ruins, one…
Gritti Palace Hotel
Recently named the best hotel in Venice by Travel + Leisure, the Gritti Palace exceeded our expectations. We were very excited for the opportunity to stay here for our two nights in Venice. We booked this hotel using SPG/Marriott Bonvoy points and it was worth every point. The Gritti Palace is a 15th century palazzo…
Rome Day 1: June 19, 2019
We took another Italo train from Florence to Rome. It arrived to Florence about 15 minutes late, not too bad and it gave us time for a quick breakfast at McDonald’s! We have had McDonald’s twice in two weeks. Kinda funny considering we go many months without it at home. We’ve had fun trying it…
Venice Day 1: June 14, 2019
We flew from Paris to Venice. Venice!!! The flight left at 7:30 am so we were headed to the airport by 5:00. Here are some mountain pictures taken by Trey from the plane. The Alps? Just kidding, I took the pics, figured I could blame him since I’ve seen the pics he took from the…
Prince de Galles Hotel
As we entered the Prince de Galles, 33 Avenue George V, Paris, we were greeted with a welcoming “bonjour” and with the exquisite view of an overflowing arrangement of the most ravishing pink peonies. You’ll just have to use your imagination as we did not take a photo, but just know they were gorgeous. We…