I don’t have any safari lodge experience to compare with Jock but I can’t recommend this place enough. From the attentive staff and outstanding food to the beautiful and unique individual bungalows, Jock Safari Lodge is top notch. And, located within the Krueger National Park, there is no shortage of the “Big Five” right outside the lodge gates. I think my favorites had to be the outdoor showers, individual plunge pools and personal observation decks. I just […]
La Quinta Resort in Palm Desert is one of those places that you never want to leave. 535 Fireplaces. 41 Pools. 53 Hot Tubs. 23 Tennis Courts. 7 Restaurants. and 5 Golf Courses=1 Amazing Experience. All of this plus a world class spa, gorgeous flowers everywhere feeding hundreds of hummingbirds and a charming casita to call home. With near perfect weather year round and an amazing staff, I certainly hope to return someday whether it […]
What a crazy and fun place Venice Beach is! We had such a great day people watching and walking along the beach and boardwalk. Plenty of shops and arts and crafters selling their wares and some really great beachfront cafes to stop, rest and get a cocktail and bite to eat along the way.
We spent an afternoon on the Santa Monica Pier, mostly to catch the sunset. I thought the pier itself was a little cheesy but the sunset was amazing and made the trip worthwhile.
I was fortunate to spend a couple of days in Hollywood with my daughters before heading off to Palm Desert for a company meeting. We did the typical tourist stuff including buying a map of the stars homes and driving around trying to find them all. It was great fun and we saw some amazing homes including Johnny Depp, Tom Cruise, and Dr. Phil (his was actually my favorite). We also did a little shopping […]
Who couldn’t go to New York and not visit the famous Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It was probably my favorite part of the whole trip and just seeing her standing there from the ferry gave me goosebumps. We were not able to go to the top of her crown as it was closed but it was still very memorable. Ellis Island was also very memorable and informative and really gave you an insight […]
Although I’m from Chicago, a big bustling city of about the same size, I was a bit surprised at how different New York City was from Chicago. The pace much faster, the people much less friendly and the cost of everything about doubled. While I had a great time while I was there and saw all the major attractions, I don’t really feel the need to return any time soon.
Most people seem to prefer the Canadian side of the Niagara Falls, I actually preferred the US side. The Canadian side was a bit too commercial with a carnival feel while the US side seemed more focused on the nature and parklike atmosphere. While there, I stayed at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino with a corner room and would highly recommend it. The room was extremely spacious, floor to ceiling windows which provided a great view and probably the biggest hotel bathroom […]