Timeshare Rentals Are the Answer to Family Travel
September 6, 2010 by Jody
Filed under Hotels and Lodging
The economy is still dictating to many families when, where, and even whether or not, to take a family vacation. The wonderful answer is that you can afford a terrific family vacation if you know one of the best kept secrets: Timeshare Rentals. Instead of basic motels and cramped hotel rooms, wouldn’t you love to [...]
A “Thank You” to Omni Hotels- in Three Parts
August 3, 2010 by Jody
Filed under Hotels and Lodging, hotel
I was in New York City a few weeks ago for TBEX, the Travel Blog Exchange Conference. One of the highlights of the trip was meeting so many people in travel PR. More often than not when I work with companies I don’t get to connect a name with a face. The representatives from Omni [...]
Staybridge Suites for Business or Family Travel (Video)
I recently stayed at not one but two Staybridge Suites in the past month. The first, in West Des Moines, Iowa was for a business meeting (I had also hosted a Moms Nite Out there a week prior). The second, near the Galleria in Dallas, Texas was for a visit to my husband’s family.
Both hotels [...]
Room for the Family at Kansas City Downtown Marriott
June 9, 2010 by Jody
Filed under Hotels and Lodging, hotel
Within a few blocks- and an easy walk- from Kansas City’s premier entertainment area, the Power and Light District, the Downtown Marriott is a great hotel for a romantic getaway or a family stay.
We stayed at the Downtown Marriott during our most recent trek to Kansas City to take in the dinosaur exhibit at Union [...]
The Boardwalk Inn: Coastal Elegance at Walt Disney World
I was treated to pure Disney luxury during my “5 stars to Mickey bars” weekend at Walt Disney World. My room at the Boardwalk Inn, a deluxe resort at Walt Disney World, was incredible. Decorated in tones of pale sunshine and crisp white linens, it felt fresh and clean. The view of the boardwalk from [...]
Views From the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville
February 11, 2010 by Jody
Filed under Hotels and Lodging, South, USA, hotel
I was at a conference at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel last week (no, not that one… this one). And while I didn’t experience a lot outside the conference goings on (it was a busy four days, ya’ll) I did take some time off to leisurely stroll through the gardens, walk by the river and rest [...]
Holiday Inn, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri
January 26, 2010 by Jody
Filed under Hotels and Lodging, Midwest, hotel
During a recent stay in Kansas City I used my Priority Club Rewards points for a free night at the Holiday Inn at Country Club Plaza. While “the Plaza” has it’s share of extravagant hotels this is an affordable option for families.
While you can tell this is an older hotel by some of the decor [...]
A Return to Hyatt Regency Crown Center
You may remember that my first stay at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City was less than ideal. As I mentioned at the end of that post, the hotel contacted me and we agreed to return and give them another chance.
We arrived in Kansas City on New Year’s Day. The hotel [...]
Gastropub Dinner with Irish Celebrity Chef Kevin Dundon at Raglan Road in Kansas City
I’m pretty sure that celebrity chef dinners happen quite often in places like Los Angeles and New York. And maybe even in Chicago. But it’s not really something that happens in the center of the country so when I saw that one of my favorite Kansas City restaurants, Raglan Road, was hosting a [...]
The Woodlands Resort in Texas
It snowed last night. Not much, just a couple of inches. Tonight and all day tomorrow… Now that’s when the snow is really going to fly. The meteorologists are predicting 8 to 12 inches followed by a day of strong winds and white out conditions. Ahhh, winter in the Midwest.
With months [...]
