Travel Dates: July 2022 Hotel: The Locale Hotel Grand Cayman Very convenient location–close to several restaurants, walking distance to Camana Bay (see activities section for more details), and accessible to the public beach. It’s one of the cheaper hotels on the Seven Mile Beach strip, and has free parking and free breakfast. The hotel alsoContinue reading “Cayman Islands”
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Las Vegas, Nevada & vicinity
Travel Dates: May 2022 (Updated July 2024) Things to do outside of Las Vegas: Death Valley – Located in California, it takes 2.5 hours to drive from Las Vegas but it’s totally worth it. We had a Tesla so had to stop at Beatty for a full charge before heading into the Valley. Be preparedContinue reading “Las Vegas, Nevada & vicinity”
Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Travel Dates: December 2021 Hotel: Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay Bahia Principe is an all-inclusive resort about an hour away from Montego Bay, and the hotel offers airport transport buses ($28/person roundtrip). We chose Bahia because through Priceline’s lottery function, we were able to get a good deal at Bahia Principe Grand, especially since hotelContinue reading “Runaway Bay, Jamaica”
Denali & Fairbanks, Alaska
Travel Dates: September 2021 Hotel: Denali Crow’s Nest Log Cabins (Denali) – we chose this lodging given its close proximity to Denali National Park, good reviews, and accessibility to stores and restaurants. At Crow’s Nest, everyone has their own cabin with a cooler outside to store food/drinks. Guests are required to bring the cooler intoContinue reading “Denali & Fairbanks, Alaska”
Seward & Whittier, Alaska
Travel Dates: September 2021 Hotel: Seward Harbor 360 Hotel We booked this hotel as a package with the Major Marine boat tour because it gave us a discount for the tour and was also very convenient; check-in and docking for the boat tour is at the hotel. Included with our stay were free breakfast andContinue reading “Seward & Whittier, Alaska”
Anchorage, Alaska
Travel Dates: September 2021 Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Anchorage Midtown The hotel is in a convenient location, has free parking and continental breakfast, and isn’t too pricey. On a separate note, if you’re planning to travel to Alaska during peak seasons (mid-May through mid-September), make sure you book a car well inContinue reading “Anchorage, Alaska”
Miami, Florida
Travel Dates: May 2021 Hotel: JW Marriott Miami The hotel’s location is why we chose to stay at JW Marriott Miami. It’s in Downtown Miami, so still close to restaurants and bars, and there’s even a CVS right across the street. We didn’t want to stay at Miami Beach because it would be crowded andContinue reading “Miami, Florida”
Florida Keys & Key West
Travel Dates: May 2021 Hotel: Casa Marina Key West, Waldorf Astoria Resort The location of the resort is along the south coast of Key West, and is great if you’re looking for a beach vacation. Not only do you have a private beach, but it is also next to Higgs Beach and a 5 minuteContinue reading “Florida Keys & Key West”
Tampa, Florida
Travel Dates: April 2021 Hotel: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street Right in downtown Tampa, the hotel is in a good location for water activities, otherwise all that is near it are other hotels and business buildings (food options are limited in this area). JW Marriott has a nice “rooftop” pool and bar on the 6thContinue reading “Tampa, Florida”
Clearwater, Florida
Travel Dates: April 2021 Hotel: Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa Great location–right on the beach and walkable distance to restaurants, stores, and a Walgreens that has a liquor section. There is valet parking for $25/night and free continental breakfast which is just fruits and bread/pastry. You can pay more for the breakfast buffet orContinue reading “Clearwater, Florida”
Globe Trotter 