Photo Credit: Caribe Hilton
San Juan, Puerto Rico
I was absolutely thrilled when I heard that my favorite travel conference, Women in Travel Summit, would be held on the gorgeous island of Puerto Rico! I was counting down the days until I could sink my toes in the sand and have a cocktail in my hand! The Caribe Hilton San Juan was the perfect hotel to meet up with 600 other women traveler creators.
Photo Credit: Royal Sonesta San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico
I have traveled overnight and long weekends alone, but I have never gotten on a flight and taken a vacation all by myself. However, this has always been a dream of mine. When I heard the Women In Travel Summit was taking place in Puerto Rico I knew there was no better time for a solo trip. I’ve got to admit, I was a little nervous, but I kept reminding myself it was an adventure. I even added a two-night stay before the conference so I could experience more of the island. I knew there was nowhere I’d rather stay than the Royal Sonesta San Juan.
Photo Credit: Simpson Bay Beach Resort
Since my younger daughter was having fun at sleepaway camp, we thought it was the perfect time for my husband and I to take our oldest daughter away on a trip since she will be heading off to college a year and a half. Since we’d been to St. Martin two times before and always loved it, we knew it would be an amazing destination for our getaway. The Simpson Bay Beach Resort had everything we would need for our stay.
After a long day of flying from Boston (we had a delay and a long layover…yuck.), we finally felt the Caribbean sun on our face and could smell the salty air. Check-in was fast and informative and we couldn’t wait to head to our suite since we didn’t know what to expect.  Our jaws dropped when we saw what our accommodations looked like.
Photo Credit: Oyster Bay Beach Resort
There’s nothing crazier than the weeks leading up to the holidays, so there’s no better time to get away for a long weekend before the hectic season starts. I actually had a credit to the Oyster Bay Beach Resort, which they allowed me to apply to our stay, so my friend and I packed our bags, hopped on a flight from Boston, left New England behind, and headed to the Caribbean.
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa
One of my favorite qualities about my husband is how spontaneous he is. When he asked me if I wanted to go to Key West with him in five days, I immediately started packing my bags. This trip was all about relaxing, having fun, and spending time together.
When it came to choosing a hotel, I had three criteria: location, a pool, and a view of the Gulf. The Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa more than acceded our expectations and we couldn’t think of a better place to stay while in Key West.
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa
After exploring the hotel, we went down to the hotel bar, the Blue Mojito Bar and Grill, to enjoy some frozen margaritas and listen to the live music playing.
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa
Dinner was at the hotel restaurant, Shor. They have an amazing deck that overlooks the Gulf.  (Try the seafood coconut lime risotto.)
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa
One of my favorite qualities about my husband is how spontaneous he is. When he asked me if I wanted to go to Key West with him in five days, I immediately started packing my bags. When it came to choosing a hotel, I had three criteria: location, a pool, and a view of the Gulf. The Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa more than acceded our expectations and we couldn’t think of a better place to stay while in Key West. Let me tell you all about our romantic getaway.
Photo Credit: Marriott
Our next stop on our mother/daughter Aruba trip was the beautiful Marriott Aruba Ocean Club. We chose to stay here because we wanted a little more space to stretch out after sharing a room for the first two nights. This hotel was more of a condo style, so we had a bit more privacy. We didn’t have far to walk since the hotel is right next door to the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, where we had spent our last two nights.
There is something soothing about the ocean. The smell of the salt in the air, the breeze blowing on your skin, and the calming sound of waves crashing on the shore makes you feel present. The coast is my favorite place to visit when in Maine. I couldn’t think of a better place to escape before the madness of end-of-the-school-year activities. The Viewpoint Hotel is a stunning little piece of paradise with unimaginable views. I decided to bring my high school daughter along with me and it was the perfect place for us to relax and recharge.
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Staying in a hotel can be a really fun experience, however when traveling with kids. It can also get a bit tricky. I put a lot more thought into travel when my kids are with me because I know they require some extra thought. Here are 10 tips for staying in hotels with kids:
Photo Credit: Venetian Hotel
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
There’s something fun about driving down the Vegas strip and seeing all those legendary hotels looming around you. As the Palazzo Hotel @ Venetian appeared in the distance it screamed Vegas!