The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is the premier resort at Disneyland, and after seven visits I can confidently say it remains one of my favorite places to stay. This elegant Craftsman-style hotel serves as the flagship of the Disneyland Resort, offering premium accommodations, impeccable Disney service, a private entrance into Disney California Adventure Park,… Read More
On our girls trip aboard the Disney Dream in October, I had the complete joy of attending the Stem to Stern Wine Tasting. And let me just say, everything is exponentially more fun with a crowd of girlfriends. At the time of writing, the class is $50 and lasts about an hour. For that hour,… Read More
Every day is Oktoberfest at Biergarten Restaurant in the Germany pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase. It had been a few years since we last dined here, and as soon as we finished this most recent meal, we all agreed we had waited far too long to come back. I have been such a longtime fan… Read More
Our final day in Vail was the most picture perfect bluebird day. The landscape was covered in white and the sun shone so brightly it was nearly blinding! Breakfast at Margie’s Haus We kept our rhythm. Coffee by the fireplace in the lobby. Breakfast at Margie’s Haus. The same table, the same strong coffee, the… Read More
It snowed all day long, which is exactly why you come to the mountains, right? The Hythe Morning We did our now-standard mountain morning with coffee by the fireplace in the lobby while the boys slowly rolled out of bed and joined me. We headed back to Margie’s Haus for breakfast because when something works… Read More
I nearly skipped a day of blogging for fear of boring you to tears. It was the most uneventful day in the best way possible. Coffee, breakfast and the boys living their absolute best lives on the slopes. As for me, I leaned all the way into cozy. I camped out by the fire with… Read More
We woke up to steady snowfall that truly made it feel like we were living inside a snow globe. While I do not particularly relish being cold, I absolutely love the ambiance that comes with it. Today’s entry may feel a bit uneventful, but not every vacation day needs to be carefully planned and packed… Read More