Took this family selfie on the Catalina Flyer on the windy ride home from Catalina Island last weekend. We were blown away by how fun the trip was! Thanks to Catalina Island Vacation Rentals for hosting our stay. Post to come on all the fun things there are to do on that magical little island… Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Blown Away
Category: Travel
Tips on Visiting Catalina Island with Kids?
My family is heading to Catalina Island with our kids for a little getaway and I was hoping to get your tips on visiting Catalina Island with kids. Can you help me on the questions below?
Mother’s Day Giveaway from the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa!
I have a Mother’s Day giveaway from the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa today and I am VERY EXCITED to give one of my mommy readers the chance to win! I spent Mother’s Day weekend last year at this resort with my family and it is one of my favorite memories of 2012. You can read… Continue reading Mother’s Day Giveaway from the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa!
Things to Do in Carmel on a Couple’s Weekend
My husband and I recently snuck away for THREE nights alone, kid-free, to the incredibly romantic Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Our long weekend was pretty much perfect, thanks to our hosts at the Hofsas House boutique hotel, who arranged the most beautiful itinerary of things to do in Carmel.
I am pretty much going to run down our exact itinerary of things to do in Carmel on a couple’s weekend, because if you follow it, or close to it, it quite simply doesn’t get much better!
This is the perfect getaway for a romantic anniversary or special birthday. You will fall in love with the area ~ and each ~ other all over again!
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Hofsas House Hotel Carmel Review ~ An Enchanting Getaway!
My husband and I were recently invited to stay at the Hofsas House hotel in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea for an enchanting getaway. It was my first time visiting Carmel ~ it won’t be my last. This review is about our lovely accommodations, stay tuned for a post on all the things we did in this charming seaside town.
A family-run boutique hotel for over 65 years, Hofsas House offers warm European style hospitality with a goal to make you fall in love so you will want to return again and again.
Whether a romantic weekend celebrating a special anniversary, a girls’ weekend shopping and dining, or a family road trip (even the dog is welcome!) this is an area of California everyone should explore at least once in your lifetime.
I not only fell in love, I fell madly in love with Carmel-by-the-Sea; one of the best getaways my husband and I have ever experienced.
Our adventure started bright and early on a Thursday morning. Wanting to take the Scenic Highway One through Big Sur and drive up the coast, we hit the road at 6am. Getting through LA was the toughest part of the trip, but once we hit the 101 we were smooth sailing.
We made about six stops along the way ~ this state is so amazing. The word MAJESTIC kept coming to mind…
If time permits, I can’t more highly suggest taking the drive up the California coast. It was one of the coolest experiences of my life….