Choosing the right hotel in New York City can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds of options, each with its own personality, neighborhood and price point. For this trip, our priority was simple. We wanted to be close to Sister and her family. The W Union Square ended up being the perfect home base. We liked… Read More
After our whirlwind Friday, we intentionally slowed things down on Saturday and enjoyed a leisurely morning before heading out for our first event of the day: an early lunch at Carbone. We all met up and rode the subway together before settling in for what was, without question, one of the best meals of the… Read More
I was up at the crack of dawn for coffee and a little quiet time before our big Sister shopping day! My first event of the day was walking CeeCee to the American Ballet Theatre studios for her summer intensive classes. After dropping her off, my sister and I headed to Tompkins Square Bagels for… Read More
If you’ve been around Dixie Delights for long, you already know this is my favorite Disney resort. Not just at Christmas, but all 365 days of the year. I’ve been hanging onto these photos since our stay last December, waiting for the perfect excuse to share them. With Christmas in July and Disney’s Halfway to… Read More
If you’ve followed along for very long, you know that my favorite day on any Disney Cruise Line vacation is Castaway Cay day. There’s just something about stepping onto Disney’s private island that immediately puts everyone into vacation mode. We’ve spent countless beach days here over the years, and until recently, my favorite splurge was… Read More
Pixar Place Hotel is Disneyland Resort’s newest reimagined hotel, and while I haven’t yet checked in as a guest, I did have the opportunity to spend time touring the resort during my most recent Disneyland visit. I walked the public spaces, explored the dining venues and amenities and came away impressed. This is a fun… Read More
My favorite for Fort Lauderdale getaways and pre-cruise luxury I’ve now done two stays at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale and WOW… I’m still dreaming about it. The first time we stayed, I immediately knew we’d be back. In fact, before we had even checked out, I was already telling Honey that I wanted to… Read More