The Barcelo Resort in the Mayan Riviera isn’t just one hotel, it’s an incredible complex with 5 different resorts – Maya Beach, Maya Caribe, Maya Colonial, Maya Tropical, and the Maya Palace Deluxe. We were staying in the Maya Beach, the *lesser*, if you will, of the 5 – and it was SPECTACULAR. But we had to take some time and walk down the beach to check out each of the others. Once again, we couldn’t help but think how…
Everyone says it’s a must see…you’re so close, it’d be a shame not to check it out for one day. And the shops….that’s where you should go! So, with the advice of our trusted Air Canada Representative, Roberto (roll the *r*) we set out for a fun morning of shopping. Because we really didn’t have huge shopping lists, we didn’t find a whole lot that was appealing – well, except perhaps the $10 purses that my friend and I bought…
We though it would be a fun little outing…nothing wrong with laying on the beach or by the pool every day but it is fun to be able to change it up a bit. And a free excursion – even better! So off we went to the Lapis Jewelry Factory, where we were told we would be able to watch the pieces being made, etc. Sounds cool right? It was, for maybe the first 2 minutes…at which point we were…
Having the opportunity to just sleep without worry of a child crawling into bed or waking earlier than I’d like was in short – BLISS. Though we did plan to be up in time to meet with our Air Canada representative, it was soooo different from being woken up, and I discovered quickly on this holiday that sleeping in was not going to be a blessing of mine (I was okay with that – I hate the idea of wasting…
Mexico is the place I have been to the most. There’s something about it I just love….driving to our resort on the shuttle I just felt at home – the air, the heat, the palm trees – and the Spanish. I don’t speak it and can only understand a little bit, but it’s a language I have loved for a long time and dreamed of becoming fluent in (I took it in college). I just love it… I have been…
I have been anxious to blog this trip and am finally getting my act together. Thankfully I learned from my California Trip and took notes throughout the week so it’s not as difficult to remember the details. We have never been away from our kids…in fact, the first time our daughter was ever a night without us was when we were in the hospital having our son – nearly 4 years ago (I KNOW!). And since then, we spent two…
I LOVE See Kai Run and was so excited to hear about their current contest to win a $100 Gift Certificate! I had the opportunity to review some of their shoes a couple of years back and let me say, I LOVED THEM! They are so soft, durable, and absolutely adorable. And with so many styles to choose from, there is certain to be something for everyone – and every occasion. So, enough talk hey? Let’s get to the good…
LAST STOP!!! Breaking up our trip into 4 days was a GREAT idea. It was so nice to be able to rest and relax and get a decent night sleep before the next day’s journey. And the kids didn’t seem to reach that *point* when you know you’ve simply been in the car TOO long. Which, after 3 weeks without any breaks, was a welcome relief! Our last hotel stay was in Great Falls at the Holiday Inn. I have…
Continuing on our journey, we decided that Idaho Falls would be the best place to stop next. We took a chance and booked through Hotwire. **Years ago, on a trip to Utah, my mother and I had a room at The Hampton. I was so impressed back then with the hotel that it has, since then, remained my favorite hotel** Imagine my excitement when the hotel we booked through Hotwire was THE HAMPTON INN! I raved and raved to my…
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California Vacay – {The Way Home – Elko, Nevada Super 8}
Having spent a rather large portion of our holiday IN the vehicle, we felt it best to take our time on the way home. We spent 4 days driving, stayed in 3 hotels, and stopped at a few parks along the way to break it up. We were of course excited to see our husbands (and the kids, their dad’s), but I’m pretty certain we could have holidayed for another 3 weeks. It was really an amazing experience, one that…