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The Toddler Bucket List – Disneyland Has to Have a Place

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Lesley | 6 Comments

Do you think Athena, at two years old, has a bucket list? Not the kind where you think about death or even the length of life, but the kind where you dream of great adventures, destinations, and experiences? When I created my 2014 bucket list, I wanted to include things for the entire family; their happiness, after all, is directly…

Mamma Mia! It’s Great to be Back in OC

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

There are tons of things I missed about living in Orange County, California. The ideal weather, the beaches, the proximity to entertainment venues, the ocean… the list is endless. At the top of the list, up there with the beach, is Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The quality of entertainment performed at Segerstrom is astounding. Whenever there is an event,…

5 Best Luxury Resorts

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

After 2 years of extensive luxury travel around the world, I’ve chosen my five favorite luxury resorts. These establishments stand apart for their personalized approaches, creativity, extraordinary physical attributes, impeccable standards of excellence, and extensive amenities. They are the ultimate in luxury and sophistication. I’ve only included resorts that I’ve visited in the last two years. While there are thousands…

A Photo Tour of Kona Kai Resort & Marina, San Diego

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Kona Kai is a San Diego Bay treasure, situated at the very tip of Shelter Island, offering captivating marina and bay views. Having recently undergone a $22 million refreshment, I wanted to check out what all the buzz was about at Kona Kai. The warm, alluring, tropical atmosphere is inviting and the casual island luxury creates the perfect, relaxing getaway. Are…

5 Amazing Reasons to Stay at Newport Coast Villas

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Lesley | 3 Comments

My recent stay at Newport Coast Villas, a Marriott Vacation Club resort, left me wanting to live there full-time. The villas was larger than my apartment, the amenities were in tune with everything I like, and the activities, both on and off property, were a bucketlist seekers dream. With options like Hollywood tours, beachfront dining, and marine life adventures, it…

Toddler Fun Day at Newport Coast Villas

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Lesley | 2 Comments

Balancing my time well when traveling with Athena can be difficult. She needs time during the day to nap, she needs to eat regular meals, she needs more time to get from place to place, and she needs to be back at the hotel by 8 pm to go to bed. It’s a different kind of travel but it’s filled…

Better than Christmas Morning – Arriving at Newport Coast Villas

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Lesley | 2 Comments

Imagine getting in a vehicle, an airplane, falling asleep, and waking up in an entirely different place, a whole new world. That’s what it must feel like for Athena when we travel to new countries or cities. This morning, she woke up at Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas, our home for the next six days. Although it might have been confusing…

Bucket List Experiences from Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

We were picked up at our doorstep in a luxury SUV, transported to Hollywood, given a private tour of Disney’s El Capitan theatre and a behind the scenes tour of Extra, and provided VIP passes to Universal Studios for lunch. Have Fun Tours made Athena and I feel like the celebrities. The owners, Lou and Jill, personally escorted us to…

The Views at San Juan Marriott

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

City views, colorful buildings, beach pools, waves, waterfalls, and turquoise waters make San Juan Marriott a photography haven. Come on a tour with me of the heart of Condado and see for yourself. The views of Condado from the Executive Lounge are breathtaking; at 21 floors up, you can see for miles. I visited the Executive Lounge at sunset and I…

All in 2 Hours at San Juan Marriott

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

2 hours in the right place can offer more fun and adventure than a year somewhere else. Today, Darren and I arrived at San Juan Marriott Resort and we only had two hours together. Darren was returning back to North Carolina and I am staying in Puerto Rico for an extra few days. Between check-in and check-out, for Darren at…