There's so much to do with kids in Calgary, and you'll need a great home base! The Coast Plaza Hotel in Calgary is located about 15 minutes from downtown (by car or light rail) and a great home base for families exploring the area. Adjacent to the Trans Canada Highway 1, this full-amenity hotel comes with free parking and plenty of space to spread out. Coast Plaza Calgary review: The lobby … [Read more...]
Five kid friendly New York City hotels for spring break travel
March 12, 2014 By
Who doesn't love New York City in the spring? Great travel deals abound in this 'off season', the weather is perfectly suited to museum touring or watching Broadway shows, and you might even luck out with a sunny day for Central Park. If you're planning to visit New York City this spring break, pick from among the following five kid friendly New York City hotels: 1. Westin New York Grand … [Read more...]
Portland hotel review: Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
March 5, 2014 By
As a brand, I love Embassy Suites. We always find tremendous value for the money here. The Embassy Suites Portland Downtown is no exception. While there are many great lodging options in downtown Portland (check our Portland hotel review listings), including several with perhaps more character and historical interest, we’ve yet to find a Portland hotel that offers more kid-friendly amenities amid … [Read more...]
Where to stay near the Orlando airport: a review of Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport
February 28, 2014 By
If you're looking for a place to stay near the airport before or after your Orlando theme park vacation, our pick is the Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport. We made a reservation at the Sheraton following a long travel day, opting to arrive at our main destination of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort the next morning. After all, no need to pay Disney deluxe resort prices when you arrive very late and … [Read more...]
Where to stay in Portland: Governor Hotel review
February 12, 2014 By
We've reviewed a good number of hotels for families planning a Portland Oregon vacation. No matter which you pick, our recommendation is to stay downtown, within walking distance of the fun shops, restaurants, attractions (and easy-to-use MAX transportation line) that make Portland such a family-friendly city. Downtown hotels will often lack the cost-saving perks of suburb hotels (free parking, … [Read more...]
Homebase for a San Diego vacation: Manchester Grand Hyatt review
January 29, 2014 By
When most families dream of vacationing in San Diego, they picture themselves staying right on the beach. And this option does exist: namely in Coronado or north in Del Mar. But if you plan to spend the majority of your time in the city (and not in the car), you'll want a downtown hotel by the harbor. I spent three nights at the Manchester Grand Hyatt and was pretty blown away by this perfect home … [Read more...]
Sitka Alaska hotel review: Totem Square Hotel and Marina
August 28, 2013 By
Wondering where to stay in Sitka Alaska? Read on for our Sitka Alaska hotel review. The Totem Square Hotel and Marina is ideally located right on the harbor, with beautiful views of Sitka Sound and within walking distance of everything in town. The amenities at the Totem Square are average at best--expect the most standard of motel rooms, but the location and the on-site restaurant more than … [Read more...]
Family friendly Las Vegas: Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club Resort
August 23, 2013 By
Guest post written by Sisily Calvert. While most think of Vegas as Sin City, my family loves to take the challenge of finding family friendly Las Vegas Nevada experiences, as the city is our home away from home. We recently tallied up our trips to Las Vegas and in just the last four years since my daughter was born, we came up with a staggering 30 plus times. Believe it or not that is a decline … [Read more...]
Toronto hotel with kids: Intercontinental Toronto Centre
July 3, 2013 By
Walking into the wide, high-ceilinged marble lobby of the Intercontinental Toronto Centre, you might worry that your kids won't exactly fit in, so to speak, at this elegant hotel. Rest assured: as soon as you reach the check-in desk and see the friendly 'kids' check-in' station, you'll know you're in the right place. While the Intercontinental is attached to Toronto's sprawling conference center … [Read more...]
Sheraton Atlanta: where to stay in Atlanta with kids
February 21, 2013 By
The best feature of the Sheraton Atlanta is the pool. No. make that the hotel layout around the pool. Comprised of a huge glass-ceilinged atrium with plants and Southern style design, the pool area is located at the center of the Sheraton, right past the lobby on the second floor. A large free-form heated pool and hot tub are situated around a tasteful and almost beautiful indoor setting. The … [Read more...]
