Category: Travel

  • Dining Guide at Great Wolf Lodge Southern California

    Dining Guide at Great Wolf Lodge Southern California

    If you’re wondering what kind of dining options are available at Great Wolf Lodge (GWL) Southern California, I’ve got the 411! Years ago, Great Wolf Lodge didn’t know much about food so they used to serve frozen burgers and fried food, but you’ll be happy to know they have come a long way from that, because…

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  • Waterfront Dining at Blue Water Grill Avalon

    Imagine waterfront dining on your birthday overlooking beautiful Avalon Bay with a spectacular view of Catalina Casino all the while enjoying a delicious seafood dinner – that is what dining at Blue Water Grill Avalon was like. It’s one of our favorite spots to dine on Catalina Island. While we waited, we are taking it…

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  • Escape to Island Spa Catalina

    Escape to Island Spa Catalina

    One of my most favorite thing to do when I’m on vacation is to visit a spa. Traveling is stressful as it is when you’re packing for the whole family, making sure everyone arrives on time, and making sure you don’t forget anything. I like to find time for myself to relax even if it’s…

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  • Great Wolf Lodge Scooops Kid Spa (Mommy & Me)

    Sometimes you need to make a little time to celebrate being a girl, wear tiaras, and feel like a princess. Needless to say, I was the best auntie of the day. Also our mani’s and pedi’s came with an ice cream treat at the end! At Great Wolf Lodge in SoCal, there’s a spa designed…

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  • Catalina Island Vacation Rentals – CIVR

    We go to Catalina Island a lot because it is absolutely beautiful out there, and it is a short boat ride off Southern California Coast. We have stayed over as a couple before children, a day trip with a large group for July 4th, and now as a family with kids. A great option for…

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  • Catalina Express Commodore Lounge- What’s Inside

    If you’ve been itching to get out of town lately or go on an island vacation, look no further than your own backyard! Catalina Express took us from Downtown Long Beach to Avalon, California in one hour. It’s our own local paradise across the sea! Here’s a look inside the Commodore Lounge which is the…

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  • Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel Staycation Two Parks in Two Days!

    Most recently the KNOTT’S HOTEL in Buena Park renovated. The hotel is literally down the street from us so why would we stay here? Because… Two parks in two days! When you’re busy having fun all day, the last thing you want to do is get in a car and sit in traffic. Everyone is…

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  • Hiking the Scenic Shelf Road Trail in Ojai, California

    SHELF ROAD TRAIL is an unpaved trail along the cliffs overlooking Ojai Valley. It is the hiking trail in Ojai, California. Parts of the trail is aligned with Tangerine Trees and Avocado Trees.

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  • Travel: Ojai Valley Inn and Spa

    We were in Ojai, California celebrating our birthdays this year. My husband is celebrating his 40th birthday, and we had family visiting from out-of-state. They were also on Spring Break. The month of April is a big birthday month for our family. There were a total of five celebrating birthdays including mine so we wanted…

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  • Belmont Park Adventure in Mission Bay

    When we were staying at the Bahia Hotel in Mission Bay, Belmont Park was seen across the way. Sure we could walk over, but have you seen my sister-in-law’s itinerary?? We were on a “tight” and I mean “tight” schedule. After all, they were touring sunny SoCal in one week remember? With a couple of…

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