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”

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Travel Dates: December 2020 Hotel: Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar This is an all-inclusive, adults only resort that is part of the larger Bahia property with other resorts on premise. We got dropped off at Bahia Aquamarine because cars are not able to drive to Ambar (the road is narrow), so we had to wait forContinue reading “Punta Cana, Dominican Republic”

Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park, Maine

Travel Dates: October 2020 Hotel: Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency It appears to be a Holiday Inn that bought out (or partnered with) Bar Harbor Regency. Which explains why when driving here, there are two signs: “Holiday Inn Resort” and “Bar Harbor Regency.” Our experience was pretty horrible unfortunately. We had a room right byContinue reading “Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park, Maine”

Portland, Maine

Travel Dates: October 2020 Hotel: Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront & The Westin Portland Harborview In terms of location, Hampton Inn was better and closer to the piers and Old Port (the main dining/bar area of downtown Portland). Because we have Diamond Status, we got free continental breakfast which is what you’d expect – cereal,Continue reading “Portland, Maine”