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Getting Out in the Snow with Outdoor Research

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

I moved to Southern California to get out of the cold and snow. It seems endless in Eastern Canada. Months of blowing snow, icy roads, sore fingers and toes, canceled events, and bone-chilling cold. I couldn’t stand it anymore. But from afar, it does look pretty and sledding and building snowmen are what winter memories are made of. Athena is just…

5 Magical Events in Orange County to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Gigantic light displays, dancing Nutcrackers, a colossal party on ice, enchanting night trains to magical, northern worlds, and performances that make our hearts grow, the holiday season has arrived and events are beginning all around Southern California.With so many choices, it can be difficult to decide which ones will be best at putting you in the holiday spirit. Here’s a…

Why This Waikiki Hotel Trumps the Rest in Luxury

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

We visited a number of fantastic properties when we were in Oahu. Each resort offered different services, amenities, activities, and luxuries that set them above the crowd, but when it comes to luxury, nowhere tops Trump Hotel Waikiki. They offer signature hotel programs designed to help every member of the family feel comfortable. With specialty programs for kids, pets, and wellness,…

5 Reasons Why Trump Waikiki Is a Great Family-Friendly Hotel

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Lesley | 4 Comments

You don’t have to give up luxury when traveling with kids to Oahu. Trump Waikiki offers a special travel program designed to help make family vacations a big hit. Kid-friendly amenities like kiddie cocktails, coloring books and no-tear bath soaps are just the beginning. Here are five great reasons to stay at Trump for your next Waikiki family vacation. 1. In-Suite Amenities…

Top 5 Toddler Activities at Disney Aulani

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Lesley | 2 Comments

Finding resorts that are truly toddler-friendly are like finding a diamond in the rough. Surprisingly, even Disney Aulani, Oahu is geared toward children 3 and up. While this means no quiet time for mom and dad, unless they want to pay for an expensive sitter, there are toddler-friendly, energizing adventures sprinkled throughout the entire property. From a morning at Aunty’s…

2 Bedroom Suite on the 24th Floor of Trump Waikiki

5 Shades of Trump Waikiki

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Thirty-eight stories high and overlooking the emerald waters of Waikiki Beach, Trump Hotel Waikiki is a spectacular sight to behold. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Diamond Head, the Honolulu skyline, and the magnificent Ko`olau Mountains, Trump is 5 shades of awesome. Rather than trying to explain the views, I captured my favorites in photos.From sunrise to well beyond sunset, here…

Aqua Bike at Hilton Hawaiian Village Lagoon

Top 5 Daddy-Daughter Moments at Hilton Hawaiian Village

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Darren | 1 Comments

For me, “work” and “career” have taken on new meanings after becoming a husband and even more after becoming a father. As a result, vacationing with my family has became more important and gives me more joy than I thought existed in this life. There’s no imminent time clock in the back of my mind reminding me of upcoming work…

A 2 Minute Look at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Oahu

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Photos and videos can’t do Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, Oahu justice. The village offers everything a family could possibly need. Pools, water slides, 20 different on-site restaurants, shopping, water sports, the ocean, a luau and other entertainment, a spa, a lagoon, children’s programs, and daily resort activities make the Hilton a family-friendly resort destination at Waikiki Beach. Here’s a glimpse…

The 3 Best Dishes at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Oahu

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Diverse, fresh and succulent, the tastes of Hilton Hawaiian Village are unforgettable. With 20 on-site restaurants from gourmet cuisine to casual, beach-side dining, we had a trove of flavors to choose from but Darren and I chose our 3 favorite dishes to share with you. Sometimes more choices make it difficult to decide where to go. After tasting more than a…

Discovering Oahu’s Underwater Treasures with Reef Pirates

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Darren | 1 Comments

As enjoyable as snorkeling is, it’s never quite as good as scuba diving. Being able to float with or near aquatic life at your leisure is incredible. Flowing with the gentle currents, gliding with ease, and hovering mere inches above the sea floor while witnessing the wild underwater world is something very special. My underwater adventures with Reef Pirates began…