This year, King Edward Hotel in Toronto turned 110 years old. Built in 1903 by Toronto's wealthiest developer- George Gooderham - King Eddy (the nickname Torontonians use) was the city's first luxury hotel. Having only visited for afternoon tea and special events in the past, I was excited to explore and learn more about this iconic hotel as an overnight guest during a … [Read more...]
Family Getaway at Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa is driving distance to many of Toronto's popular attractions and is perfect for families looking for a centrally located hotel without the busyness of downtown. Here's a few reasons why to consider Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites for your next visit: Separate Living and Sleeping Area All rooms are suites with a … [Read more...]
Hotel Monaco in Seattle, Washington
While Seattle is known for its coffee, weather, arts & culture and food scene, it is also a very kid friendly destination for families to visit all year round. My family recently visited and stayed at the Hotel Monaco in Seattle by Kimpton for two nights. Gorgeous, Chic and Modern Located in the heart of downtown Seattle on 4th Street and a short distance from … [Read more...]
The Strathallan Hotel in Rochester, New York
For our first road trip of the year, we decided to stay close to home (mid April weather is very hard to predict - snow some years, beach like weather in others) and take a relatively short drive to Rochester, New York. We stayed at The Strathallan, a modern boutique DoubleTree by Hilton hotel for the weekend and had a wonderful weekend getaway. Kudos for Customer Service … [Read more...]
Pre Cruise Stay – Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Airport
On the advice of our travel agent, my family decided to fly out one day before our cruise on the Disney Dream. Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Airport Review After much debate, we chose at Hilton Garden Inn near the airport over a Disney World Resort. Thank goodness! 10 minutes vs 40-50 minutes travel time to a Disney Resort. There was a delay in Toronto and instead of … [Read more...]