~ The Magic of Mickey Mouse Last weekend we stayed at the Disneyland Hotel while we attended the Natural Products Expo West . We had a wonderful stay and experienced the magic of Mickey everywhere we turned. Including the bathroom where Mickey was holding the wall lamps. Magical!! March 8, 2014 Nikon D90 with 18-55mm Nikkor Lens ************************* ... continue reading...
Hotel Menage – Anaheim California
We love going to Disneyland. Living in Southern California puts us in reasonable proximity so most of our visits to the Disney Resort are day trips. There are those certain occasions, however, when being closer has its advantages. One of our favorite places to stay on those occasions is the Hotel Menage. While there are no shortages of hotels in the area, Hotel Menage is the first boutique ... continue reading...
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
We really enjoyed the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels we stayed at on our last visit to Florida. It could not have been more convenient. We were met at the airport in Orlando and transported right to our hotel. We had checked our luggage at LAX and it was delivered to us when we checked into our rooms. That's right! Talk about convenience! Animal Kingdom Lodge We stayed at three different ... continue reading...
Hilton Honors – Teacher Treks Travel Grant Competition
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...