I asked NY if he had a favorite teacher. "Mrs. Hume," he quickly replied. I wondered if she was someone special from High School or Jr. High (back before there was Middle School). Nope! She was his kindergarten teacher! Mrs. Hume made quite an impression on my five-year old NY and his first experiences in school. My favorite teacher on the other hand, was in high school. I wasn't crazy ... continue reading...
Crowne Plaza, Pudong Shanghai, China
When in the Pudong area of Shanghai, the Crowne Plaza, Pudong Shanghai is a great place to stay. This majestic camel greets guests near the front entrance. Potted plants and shrubs adorn the exterior. The lobby area is open and spacious and accented by a vast skylight. The revolving entry door is always enhanced by beautiful orchids or colorful floral arrangements. The front desk ... continue reading...
A Chinese Thanksgiving
When we decided to spend Thanksgiving together this year in China, we were resigned to the fact that we'd be foregoing the traditional American Thanksgiving feast. We thought perhaps there might be an opportunity to have Peking Duck, or some other local favorite, but knew we wouldn't be having mashed potatoes, stuffing, or cranberry sauce, let alone turkey. We were mistaken! Thanks to the ... continue reading...
Hotel Menage Suites – Anaheim, California
Anaheim, California is overflowing with hotels, motels and the like. "The Happiest Place On Earth", aka Disneyland (among other area attractions), draws a myriad of visitors every year. At the end of the day, most visitors want somewhere to rest and rejuvenate so they can be among the first into Disneyland the next day. I've never taken a head count of how many rooms there are to rent near ... continue reading...
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
A few years back I watched a television program about Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on the Travel Channel. Right then and there I put the Grand Floridian on my travel bucket list! Flash forward several years to the 2011 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. I would be checking off both Walt Disney World and the Grand Floridian from said bucket list. And, I was over ... continue reading...