My best friend Sarah took me to Descanso Gardens’ breathtaking Enchanted Forest of Light while I was in Los Angeles and I just had to tell you about it. It’s the perfect holiday activity in my book. You know how much I love strolling around a garden! Enchanted is about a mile-long stroll through Descanso…
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The Best Holiday Treats at Disneyland
Wondering what to eat on your holiday trip to Disneyland Resort? Here are the best holiday treats at Disneyland! Waffle Shot with Eggnog Grand Californian | $9.00 We happened upon my favorite holiday treat at Disneyland by sheer chance. We passed through the Grand Californian on our way to Napa Rose. We oohed and ahhed…
Dinner at Dama in Los Angeles
My best friend Sarah really knows how to perk me up. I was a new person after ordering over a dozen small plates and two craft cocktails at the Los Angeles Fashion District Mediterranean bar Dama. This delicious gem of a restaurant is not be missed on your next LA trip! Every dish is crafted…
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
When my friends Jessica and Ismail invited me on vacation to JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, I jumped at the chance. As a spa enthusiast, it’s long been on my bucket list for having one of the best spas in Texas but it’s probably the most famous for its epic water…
Lantana Spa at JW Marriott Hill Country
Lantana Spa at JW Marriott Hill Country in San Antonio is said to be one of the best spas in Texas and has long been on my list of dream spas to visit so when my friend Jessica invited me on vacation at the resort, I jumped at the chance. Beautifully appointed with an expansive…
Spa Weekend at Gaylord Texan
A few months ago, I mentioned to my friend Katie over dinner that we met fifteen years ago this August. She suggested we celebrate our fifteen year frieniversary with a spa weekend and we chose Gaylord Texan, as Relache Spa is one of my favorites in the Metroplex. If you’ve never seen the Gaylord Texan…
Wildseed Farms
The Texas hill country sure is a sight for sore eyes. It’s worth a trip for flower enthusiasts at least once in the springtime just so you can marvel at the wildflowers. One of my favorites places on the famous Texas Hwy 290 Wine Trail between Fredericksburg and Johnson City is Wildseed Farms, the largest…
Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma
Last week I took a trip to Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border and thought I’d tell you all about it for Travel Tuesday. Since Tanglewood is dog friendly, I even brought my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Henry along for the trip! If you’re looking for a dog-friendly weekend trip that’s just…
Visiting Anakeesta in Tennessee
A mountaintop theme park During my trip to Dollywood last fall, my friend Irene and I had an extra day in Gatlinburg and decided to have a little fun up in the Smokey Mountains. When in Rome, right? We headed up a chair lift to explore the summit of Anakeesta Mountain. Anakeesta is a pretty…