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Girlfriend Getaway to Austin – Keeping It Weird

July 11, 2016 | 2 Comments

My good friend Ginger and I meet up every year for a weekend of fabulousness.
This year’s pick was Austin. It did not disappoint.

My 4 most recent Kimpton Inner Circle welcome amenities.

March 11, 2016 | 12 Comments

I’m a huge Kimpton fangirl. Here’s one of the reasons why!

3 dreamy cocktail spots in Los Angeles.

March 2, 2016 | 5 Comments

If you’re in Los Angeles, these three places are amazing!

Halfhearted Hotel Review: Andaz West Hollywood. Great, if you’re a rock star.

March 9, 2015 | 20 Comments

From everything I read and heard, this seemed like a fun (and even slightly glamorous) place to stay. However, while the weekend was fabulous, our hotel choice was a letdown…at least for the first two nights. Here’s why…

My Hyatt Diamond amenity bonanza.

February 3, 2015 | 2 Comments

This was definitely the best 1,000 Hyatt points I’ve ever spent!

How we got a Penthouse Suite at the Bellagio with the $20 trick. Viva Las Vegas!

September 20, 2014 | 28 Comments

On a dare from my friend, I agreed to try the “$20 trick.” It worked.

A Chicago “must-do” – the architectural boat tour.

June 2, 2014 | 8 Comments

One of the best things we did in Chicago was the Architectural Boat Tour. No surprise there, because at least 437,568 friends had recommended it. Here’s my review.

Chicago fun: a review of Bobby’s Bike Tour.

May 29, 2014 | 3 Comments

I was expecting to love this tour, but I didn’t. Here’s why.

Hotel review: Park Hyatt Chicago

May 28, 2014 | 23 Comments

I loved this hotel. So much. In fact, the Park Hyatt Chicago was so amazing that I didn’t really want to leave the room. This was my first stay in a Park Hyatt, and I can say without question that it is worth every one of the 25,000 Hyatt points you need for a free award night. Here’s why…