Christmas 2012…Home away from home at the Residence Inn, San Antonio

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  It's kind of an understood rule in our family...Christmas is to be spent at home. But just this past year we agreed to make an exception because we wanted to do something special with my Mama.   The background...    My Mama lives oceans away, so the kids get to see their Grandma only once a year. In 2012, her visit to us in December was barely two weeks long. And because my soon to be 7 year old had school till 4 days … [Read more...]

At Home on the Riverwalk…The Marriott San Antonio Rivercenter

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  San Antonio has and always will be the hub of bustling activity. Irrespective of the time of the year, there's always a steady inflow of visitors to the city.   Where to stay?   If you are visiting the city for the first time and plan to tie in a complete tour of the city, I would highly recommend staying on a property on or near the Riverwalk for several reasons... 1. A majority of the tourist attractions are … [Read more...]

The ultimate Texan staycation…at J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

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  Two weeks before the new school year began, we took off to San Antonio...our "lets flee to the hills" city. (One would think we'd be ready to pack and move shop already, considering the number of trips we make up there!)   An invitation to stay at the gorgeous J.W. Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa didn't need any should we...should we nots at all.       Our memories from last year … [Read more...]

Guess where we are?

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

  For those of you who interact with me on my personal Facebook page, you'd know the answer to this. So this is for the rest...   Our family decided to do a quick stay-cation of sorts before school opens in less than 10 days. We were invited to stay at one of our all time favorite properties on our list.   It's nestled in the gorgeous Hill Country enclaves of San Antonio...   . Is always packed with … [Read more...]

Omni Colonnade’s Kids Suites…the hotel room your kids will never leave!

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  We've stayed in quite a few kid-friendly hotel properties with the kids. But nothing has ever stood close to the Kids Suites at Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade. When this property says "Kids Rule!", they mean it!   Irrespective of whether you stay in a Kids Suite or a Deluxe Room,  your child will get an Omni Sensational Kids backpack.     The backpack comes filled with a soft ball, a magnifying … [Read more...]

Hyatt Regency San Antonio…location, comfort, family appeal.

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  With the Christmas holidays right around the corner and the family's vacation planning chore on your shoulders, I know how difficult the hunt can be. It isn't easy to find a hotel that is affordable, offers you all the required amenities for your stay and provide your family with activities to keep everyone happy...after all that would be the perfect hotel, right? While I can't whip out an unrealistic perfect hotel recommendation, I … [Read more...]

Lapping in luxury…Grand Hyatt, San Antonio

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The Hyatt name has carved a prominent place for itself in the Hospitality sector and with over 451 properties in 43 countries, they sure know what it takes to make their guests feel at home.   A little over a month ago, our family made that fun-filled trip down to San Antonio, to be a part of the Wildside Family Reunion. There was excitement on all fronts...we'd get to see Shamu again, enjoy the sights and sounds of a city our family … [Read more...]

The Food….The Service….OH MY!….J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

If you want to experience Texan Hill Country Dining at its finest, then the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is THE place! Guests (and visitors) can choose to dine at their choice of restaurants based on their taste palettes, cravings and cuisine preferences. The Cibolo Moon offers a casual Texan cuisine experience while 18 Oaks provides a more "fine dining" experience with its traditional steakhouse fare and the … [Read more...]

Something for Everybody….J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

The J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is more than just a gorgeous property. It's also a hub of activity for the guests staying on the property. I'm not joking when I say that the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa actually has a page filled with activities for guests to enjoy over the weekend (Fri-Sun)....right from sunrise to sunset, literally! (Check out the March-April 'Experience' schedules) … [Read more...]

Paradise….J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

Nestled in the quiet hill countryside of San Antonio, Texas, is a new luxurious Resort and Spa that, unknown to many, with its opening in January 2010, is the first of it's kind around the world. The J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is the largest J.W. Marriott resort in the world, sprawled across 600 lush acres of rolling hills, live Oak trees and meandering creeks. Walking around this beautiful property gives you a … [Read more...]