Tag: hotel
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Staycation Destination: Carlsbad
There’s more to Carlsbad than Legoland. Don’t get me wrong, Legoland is definitely a family favorite, but for this little weekend getaway, we wanted something else. Something low key and relaxing. Only an hour away from Huntington Beach, Carlsbad is an ideal staycation destination. Though it is a beach town like our Surf City, it…
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Weekend Getaway Bliss at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
I’m sitting on our balcony looking out to Dana Point Harbor. It is an especially quiet morning, not because the world is asleep, but because we’ve come here without our children. A rare weekend getaway thanks to the kindness of friends returning a favor, who watched our kids overnight. The ironic thing is, we are…
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Summer Staycation Roundup: St. Regis Monarch Beach
Sometimes a 40 minute drive can take you a world away. And that’s what it’s like for me when I drive down to the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. Right now until December 31st, 2012, the 5-Star, AAA rated, Five-Diamond awarded hotel is offering what it calls a “Sunsational Savings’ Package.” The…
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Summer Staycation Roundup: Doubletree by Hilton San Diego – Mission Valley
Living in Southern California, we are blessed with an endless summer and endless options for nearby hotel and resort vacations. This kicks off a series of Summer Staycation ideas and packages. Let’s start with the Doubletree by Hilton San Diego-Mission Valley in San Diego, CA. Talk about an ultimate summer destination. The hotel offers an…
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Endless Summer at the Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach
Staycation is not my favorite word but it is definitely one of my favorite things to do. Fortunately we live in a place that’s conducive to “staycation-ing.” Living in Huntington Beach, one would think I’d opt for a non-beach getaway but I don’t. Instead, I jump at the chance to experience a beach town apart…