Carpe Diem!…Make Memories While You Can.

Carpe Diem!...Make Memories While You Can

  My Mama has always stressed that we should always make the most of the opportunities life has to offer us. Some opportunities involve very little effort in terms of financial resources while others may come with a price tag. Irrespective, we need to grab a hold of what lies in our path and make the most of it. Carpe Diem!...Make Memories While You Can.   Looking back at my childhood, I now recognize and appreciate the efforts my … [Read more...]

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...]

Sightseeing in San Antonio…in under an hour!

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  My mother loves exploring the history behind every city she visits. So when she visited San Antonio with us in December, we decided to take her on a sight-seeing tour of the city.     But with a wiggly 2 and a half year old and 6 year old in tow, we had to think of a tour that was not very long, fun and packed with a good chunk of city sights and history.   After scouring through a few expert sites and … [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...]

The only African Safari with a Texan Twist!

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  Pssst... C'mon over here.   Here's some scoop... Huge scoop!   If your child loves animals... But you groan at the thought of walking in the sweltering hot sun, through miles of zoo... I have a solution!!   Yep!... I've discovered a place where a. Your child will get to see a number of animals b. They won't be in cages c. You get to drive through all the animal exhibits (Hurrah for no … [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...]

5 Mommy tips to enjoy Aquatica with young kids in tow.

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  Everyone's talking about Aquatica, the happening, new, water park in SeaWorld, Texas. It's taken for granted that you're bound to have fun at a water park. But with little ones in tow, make sure to do some homework, else the fun may be short-lived.   We spent a whole day at Aquatica, this past week-end.     And yes, I discovered  a few "musts" to cross off my list, the next time we go. So, here are … [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...]