Last time I was in London, I made the last minute decision to book a weekend getaway to Bath, and it was fantastic. We loved the hotel, the city, the people, absolutely everything. One of the reasons why we loved Bath so much is that we stayed at The Gainsborough Bath Spa, a five-star hotel […]
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Season of Smoke at the Omni Chicago Hotel
I am excited to be partnering with Omni Hotels to share my recent staycation at the Omni Chicago Hotel, and to give you a look at their new Season of Smoke special menu. Even though we live in Chicago, it is always a treat to get to stay the night in a different neighborhood. It […]
Villa Baulieu
Why would you stay at a hotel… when you can stay at hotel at castle? Villa Baulieu is a boutique luxury hotel inside a castle in Southern France, and it beyond incredible and I am excited to share the experience with you. Discovering Villa Baulieu was an accident. The problem was that I got lost in […]
La Bastide de Gordes
Some hotels outshine the others, and La Bastide de Gordes is a perfect example. It is a slice of paradise in Provence that brings together a stunning hotel in a charming French village with incredible hospitality. Let’s take a virtual trip! My stay at La Bastide de Gordes: “I’ve been a lot of places, and this is […]
Gilded Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island
The Gilded Hotel is a charming New England Inn and the perfect place to stay when you are in Newport, Rhode Island. The hotel combines a historic building with modern furnishings and amenities. We had a lovely stay at Gilded, a Lark Hotels property when we visited Newport to celebrate my sister’s engagement. My parents purchased […]
Omni Scottsdale
During a surprisingly snowy week in April, Charles and I escaped Chicago and went to Scottsdale with our friends Jenn and Bob. A direct flight to Phoenix and a quick drive to Scottsdale later, we checked into the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia, a sprawling oasis at the base of the rocky Camelback […]
Girls Getaway at Hilton Sandestin
Today I am taking you on a virtual vacation to the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa! This beachside resort was the perfect place for a girls weekend getaway. Chicago winters are looong. It snowed for nine days in a row last month. Eventually, Chicagoans reach a point where they are in a rut. […]
A Birthday Staycation at the Union League Club Chicago
My birthday was the perfect excuse to take a little staycation. Sometimes it is so nice to check into a hotel for some pampering without the hassle of traveling to a different city. We checked into the Union League Club in Chicago’s Loop on Halloween where I got to rest and relax leading up to […]
Girl’s Weekend at the Grand Geneva
Chicago in the summer is magical, but sometimes it feels so good to get out of the city. On a recent weekend, I escaped the busy pace of the Chicago summer and headed to the Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for a 24-hour getaway. The sprawling resort that was the original Playboy Club has […]
Where to Stay in Marrakesh
We split our time in Marrakesh at two different hotels. First we stayed at the Amanjena, then we headed into the Erg Chigaga Desert Luxury Camp in the Sahara Desert for two nights, and when we returned to Marrakesh we stayed at the Mandarin Oriental. Both of these luxury hotels in Marrakesh gave new meaning to […]