Ritz Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes

To wrap up my series on Universal Orlando, I’d be remiss if I didn’t share about my February stay at the Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. This luxury property is part of my Virtuoso resort collection and is located just minutes from the Orlando theme park magic, but feels miles from the madness. While I… Read More

Universal Orlando {Loews Portofino Bay Resort}

Loews Portofino Bay Resort is my top choice for both my own family and my clients. It is beautifully appointed, convenient to the theme parks, has excellent service and a variety of wonderful amenities.   It is a real escape from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks and makes relaxing at the end of… Read More

Universal Orlando {CityWalk & Theme Park Dining}

Over the course of our visits to Universal Orlando, I had the opportunity to dine quite a few times in CityWalk.  This dining, shopping and entertainment area lies directly between Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando theme parks.  There is no separate security and it is easy to pop out of the park for a… Read More

St. Regis Girls Getaway

The St. Regis Atlanta is my “hometown” favorite for a staycation. We’ve been as a family, a couple and with girls, and there is something for every occasion. After a 2020 break, I was thrilled to scoot off for a luxurious 24-hour getaway with a couple of friends as an early Mother’s Day gift from our husbands!… Read More

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Nestled in a secluded, residential setting within Walt Disney Resort Resort, Four Seasons Orlando is a AAA Five Diamond Resort. This is a true luxury option for Walt Disney World Resort goers, from the accommodations to the dining, amenities and level of service. My family absolutely loves this resort and has made some truly epic… Read More

Destination Guide {Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee}

A couple of weeks ago I had the extreme pleasure of a girls getaway to the Ritz Carlton Reynolds on Lake Oconee! At a quick 90-minute drive from Atlanta, I’ve visited the property a number of times since it first opened in 2002! Honey’s dad used to have a house at Reynolds and a weekend… Read More

Travel Tuesday Road Trips {Alabama to Louisiana}

It’s Tuesday and I’m continuing my Southeast Road Trip series with destinations in Alabama and Louisiana today! With so many cruises, Europe trips and Hawaii vacations cancelled, I hear from my clients that they are looking for domestic travel much closer to home. We spent a week traveling from Atlanta to Birmingham to Fairhope to… Read More