Tenaya Lodge Yosemite New Cabins Plus Discount on Stay...

Winter wonderland at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. 

 

FIND WINTER BLISS IN A COZY NEW EXPLORER CABIN AT TENAYA LODGE

   

Updates and aditions are complete...

 

Recent completion of Explorer Clubhouse heightens cabin experience; Winter Bliss promotion offers seasonal savings 

Winter is for cozy cabin getaways, and the Explorer Cabins at Tenaya Lodge are the perfect choice for visitors to Yosemite.  

 

Vacationers planning a winter getaway, can cozy up in one of 50 new, two-bedroom, mountain-modern cabins set amid a forest of towering cedars and pines and tastefully appointed with fireplaces, board games, kitchens, living areas and porches. Winter cabin guests will also be the first to experience the recently completed Explorer Clubhouse, an 1,800 square foot communal retreat exclusive to those staying in the cabins. 

The Explorer Clubhouse is the final piece of the $25 million cabin development, which opened this summer, and offers a relaxed gathering area where cabin guests can check-in, grab daily breakfast, enjoy evening wine receptions or just relax on the expansive deck while soaking up picturesque views of the creek and surrounding forest. 

To experience it all at an incredible value, Tenaya Lodge is offering a Winter Bliss Package that includes 15 percent off best available rates for stays January 1 through April 30, 2020, as well as exclusive discounts on activities at time of booking. Click here.

 

Families can connect with each other during an ice-skating session, snowshoe hike and archery; while couples may opt for the romance of an evening flashlight hike, rejuvenating spa treatments, or paint and wine class.

Dining On A Budget at Great Wolf Lodge CA #GWLSoCal

Great Wolf Lodge Dining Family Friendly Without Breaking the Bank!

 

"Howl" you all doing?! See what I did there?!

 

Summer is officially over, not really, just kids going back to school.

 

The fun doesn't have to end with school. We love to stay at Great Wolf Lodge random times year-round.

 



 

There are always wolftastic things to do between festivities in the lobby, attractions and of course the waterpark!

 

We've written about seasonal activities and things to do, the Paw Pass, Ten Pay Alley bowling, on site fun and the best way to enjoy the water park here  but.... I want to talk food this time.

 

Yeah Food! We love to travel and dine out while we travel and then some.

 

Something I love to do is stay at hotels and resorts that have breakfast buffet as an on site option.

 

 



 

Not only does Great Wolf Lodge have Dunkin' on site but they also have the best breakfast buffet around.

 



 

Loose Moose Family Kitchen!!

 



 

The characters come to each table and spend a bunch of time with everyone. No need to hop up and leave your bellies hungry... just enjoy the food while and be sure that you will get a personal visit.

 

Let's get to why we felt the wolf pups and adults will love the buffet foodie options.

Momcation Getaway to Lindhaven 70's Cabin with Experience Idyllwild #ExperienceIdyllwild #CHMTravel

Have you ever been to Idyllwild California?

 

We love to visit and stay with Experience Idyllwild cabin rentals. Each cabin is unique and different to it's own yet perfect for a getaway in the southern California mountains.

 

Idyllwild... It's a sweet little gem of a spot under 2 hours away from Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego Counties and it's pretty much nestled in a quaint little spot in the San Bernardino mountains.

 

A town that hasn't changed over 40 years to me and one we've visited seasonally year round as a family.

 



 

This was our first moms trip up no kids and we loved Lindhaven, the 70s style cabin we stayed in!

 

Thanks to Experience Idyllwild for the cabin stay and ConnectHer Media Travel for the visit.. all opinions are my own.

 



 

 

Lindhaven 70's Cabin Retreat

 

Just about 1.5 miles to town center Lindhaven is beautiful!!

 

This sweet retro cabin sleeps 4 to 7 in my opinion maybe more. There's 3 rooms.

 



Paradise 2 Hours From OC at Miramonte Indian Well Resort - A Girl's Guide To Cars Conference PLUS #Giveaway

Miramonte Indian Wells Is As Relaxing As It Is Picturesque

 

Miramonte Indian Wells is located in the Greater Palm Springs Area just about two hours from Orange County.

 

 



 

Thank you, Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa, for having me out for the A Girls Guide To Cars first ever conference. All opinions are my own.

 

Nestled at the foothills of the beautiful mountains in the dessert with warm days and cool nights, I wonder why we have not visited before, it's a hidden oasis.

 

 

Desert Oasis

 

Driving up to the resort you can sense the type of atmosphere you are about to wonder into. It's palms remind me of a socal sunset in a postcard and with date farms locally down the street you see miles of land around you too.

 

The reservation check in desk is welcoming and bright with windows all around and glass doors leading to the courtyard just past the restaurant and bar in lobby. Everywhere you turn the grounds are amazingly lush and green.

 

Once outside you are completely surrounded by lush bright plants, trees and flowers. On site there is even a garden with fruits, veggies and herbs that Miramonte uses in it's restaurant Citrus and Palm.

 



 

 

The Pathways & Resort Amenities

 

Since I was attending A Girls Guide To Cars conference my family had the opportunity to really soak up the resort experience.

 

They loved that there were oversized lawn games to play. My son really gets a sensory fix with these games especially connect four. How perfect.

 



 

My daughter really wants to return for a bike ride. Yes, she noticed that Miramonte offers bikes to their guests, how cool!

 



 

She has an ankle injury and was not able to enjoy the bikes so I promised her we would go back soon to enjoy a ride on the bike paths suggested by the awesome staff.

 



 

There are three pools on hand for lounging, swimming, sun bathing and more. The main resort pool offers cabanas surrounding the 83° water while the other two pools are a bit more secluded and on the quieter side.

 



Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Plus Email Discount Code

Howl-O-Ween Brings UnBOOlievable Fun to Great Wolf Lodge!

 

We are huge fans of Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove. Local to us just 30 minutes away we feel so lucky to be able to save up for random stays and to be invited to share the updates through social events too.

 

Great Wolf Lodge updates it's entire resort decor for each season and special event or Holiday! We love it.

 

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The lobby is always filled with surprises and things to keep the kids entertained. The events are also always fresh and fun for the kids with the classics that go on each night like story time.

 

Our family really enjoys being part of the wolf pack!!

 

 

October is filled with festivities at Great Wolf Lodge... hot off the press...

 

Month-long celebration of fall’s favorite holiday to take place October 1 -31 Great Wolf Lodge thrills its guests with the annual Howl-O-Ween celebration taking place October 1 - 31, 2018.

Top 5 Reaseons We Stay At Grand Legacy At The Park Hotel in Anaheim

Happy Summer Planning!!

Ready for our Staycation Favorites on Grand Legacy At The Park - Hotel Next to Disneyland Resort?!

 

I've written about how much we enjoy staying and playing at our favorite local Anaheim Hotel, Grand Legacy At The Park many times... we really so enjoy it!

 

 

But.. this time I am just summing up our most favorite things about why we stay and enjoy it... feet away from Disneyland!

 

* Walking distance to parks.. and by walking I mean under 5 mins if you get stuck at the crossing light to main security check in! Check out one of my videos of the easy walk to the main gates here.

 

* Heated pool. Sometimes the kids skip the day pool play and want to swim at night while watching fireworks.



It's heated so that is totally possible at night and we all love it's relaxing atmosphere.

Spring into fun this Spring Break with Great Wolf Lodge at Springapalooza

Spring-a-Palooza Is In the Air at Great Wolf Lodge

Always a HOWLING good time at Great Wolf Lodge in SoCal!
 
Before we get into the deets on the Spring Break fun, I wanted to share some tips from our visit, hope they help in your family fun planning.
 
Great Wolf Lodge Family Fun Tips:

* We stayed one night and two days - Honestly I would have loved to stay 2 nights and 3 days. There is so much offered as part of your stay in addition to the water park play, that you really need just that extra time to soak it all in, I mean who wants to miss the evening story time or the morning yoga? So much more too! I would have loved to take it a bit slower to really do all we could at no extra cost. There is always something going on or being celebrated to take part in too!
 
* Cabana Rental - I know this sounds silly since you may have a room on site but some just need that extra quiet or comfort zone for quick breaks. For Cabana in the action of it all I would suggest one in the main area or toddler area so that small and big can be seen and play. For a quieter moment for sensory breaks (we need those at times with my sons ASD) the outdoor cabanas are perfect and less of a crowd too. Not to mention they are cozy and private too.
 
* Autism Friendly - There are lifeguards all over and attentive... thank goodness since I am on top of it but my boy is all over the place at times. He just enjoys life and wants to run wild with everyone and everything. He actually needed First Aide and they took the best care of his scrape and he was ready to play again a few hours later after a snack. At 5yo he LOVED everything about Great Wolf Lodge. He was able to take it at his own pace with smaller water rides as well as keep the life vest tat is provided if needed on hand all day. Mikey really enjoyed the outdoor pool ply area as well as the family tubing. We loved that too. It's fun to have your kids watch you scream laugh... yes that's what I do! 
 
* Staff - The Team at GWL is amazingly friendly and very customer service savvy! Everyone wants to see you having fun safely. I loved how sweet everyone was to the kids all over the water park with patience and empathy to the indoor arcade friendliness. Great training on your staff GWL. SO great that my brother in law has an interview to Lifeguard there... good luck Richie!
 
* Girl Time - This is where that third day would have been great. First two days do all there is for family fun and even relax and take it slow. But... I would like to try the Salon on our last day on our way out so that my daughter and I can really feel refreshed and bond over nails for a bit. How cute and fun!
 
There really is so much to do and a lot of family entertainment to be had at Great Wolf Lodge. My husband agreed we needed more time, he didn't want to leave either!! Win Win! Local Staycation Perfection for us.
 
Okay enough about our visit, below are all the details about the upcoming Howling Fun of Springapalooza!!
 
Hot Off The Press Friends....

Latest News From the Grand Legacy at the Park and The Fifth - Anaheim's ONLY Rooftop Lounge #The5ifthOC

Anaheim's ONLY Rooftop Lounge Offers Views, Drinks, Food and much more...

Visit The 5ifth at the Grand Legacy Hotel at the Park just steps from Disneyland!

It is NO secret that we love to spend our family time at the Grand Legacy at the Park, but, we have a new favorite in town and it is on the roof top of the hotel itself!

I have told you about the views and fireworks you can see from The Fifth but I have some updated and exciting news to share too.

Here are the happenings at The Fifth rooftop lounge and the Hotel itself this Summer:

* We love the staff and of course the owner and marketing director are amazing...but we also love that we get the insider info for my readers. So you are one of the first to read any info we get!

* The Fifth is open (to guests and special invite - email me and I can get you IN) and it is a MUST check out hot spot of OC! Visit, have a drink, get the kids an ice cream sandwich and let me know what you think of your Firework Rooftop experience! 

Grand Legacy at the Park Partners with My Cup Counts to Give Back Locally

We LOVE the Grand Legacy at the Park! 

Our Fav Staycation Spot Just Won Us over Even More by Supporting Special Needs Adults in our Local Community

PC Grand Legacy of the New Rooftop Lounge - TheFifth

As if the renovations and new roof top bar, The Fifth, were not enough to entice me to keep coming back to the Grand Legacy at the Park, they have given me more reason to with their partnership with My Cup Counts.  

First Give Back Match Donation Check

My Cup Counts is an organization located in Anaheim, where special needs adults are employed, trained, educated and hopefully graduate into a job of their ability. In collaboration with My Day Counts, My Cup Counts, is on a fast track to give back to our local community in a big way!

Grand Legacy at the Park - New Rooms OPEN BOOKING NOW!

Hot off the press from the Grand Legacy at the Park!

Be The FIRST To Stay In The New Rooms!

Stay TONIGHT and get VIP treatment all the way! (maybe take me with you too heheh!! jk)

The new Suites and Premier Rooms in the new front tower are available TONIGHT!

Call the front desk at (714) 772-0440 to book. 

The first people to stay in each of our new rooms will receive a "VIP Welcome Experience" including a Grand Legacy At The Park welcome bag, VIP entrance, and VIP treatment. 

Only a select few are available tonight, call before it's too late!

HOW EXCITING! Congrats Grand Legacy!

New Rooftop Lounge at Grand Legacy has been Named....

Excited to share the big news for The Grand Legacy Hotel! 

Not only will this new Rooftop Lounge have the best view of the Disneyland fireworks but, "The Fifth" as it is so freshly named, will offer fabulous food, drinks and lounging!

PC: The Grand Legacy Hotel

This beautiful new rooftop space will be able to host birthdays, weddings and any social occasion you may want to host. 

Get all the details on the spot that has the best Disneyland Fireworks viewing location HERE!

Can not wait to get back to The Grand Legacy Hotel with my family. Read all about our previous stay HERE. 

Congratulations THE FIFTH, we can not wait to check you out.

Grand Legacy Hotel to Have the Best View of the Disneyland Fireworks Rooftop!

The Grand Legacy Lives On!

Poolside with some yummies as we got ready for our Hard Hat Tour!

  Have you heard of the Grand Legacy Hotel? Have you heard of Ramada Maingate at the Park? Well, the two are one in the same, but there are a lot of exciting things happening over there and I was at the NEW NAME unveiling to get the whole scoop!

                

Officially announced Tuesday, at about 5:30pm, the Ramada Maingate at the Park will be called the Grand Legacy At The Park! 

Brandon and his Wife are so excited to officially begin this new magical journey!

The best part about it, the staff, management and ownership stays the same! Well, okay, an even better part, that warms the heart... Owner, Brandon decided it was time to give tribute to his father, family and legacy of their amazing accomplishments. 

With the help of many ground breaking renovations that started in 2012, this persistent and dedicated dream team, is making it all a reality!

We are so proud of Jennifer and all her hard work. Hey do you see the Tower Of Terror in the background?! Rooftop!

In the next few months there will be many more things that will give the Grand Legacy it's fresh jump start. Not only are there rooms being added but there is so much  more to look forward to when you visit.

View of Disneyland from the Right side of the Rooftop. Perfect view all the way around!

Here are a few of the highlights from Tuesday:

* New website: www.grandlegacyhotel.com

* New hashtag: #grandlegacyliveson

* They will officially be an Independent hotel February 2nd. Same ownership and management, but we will no longer be a franchise.

* New building is set to open in late January, with rooftop bar and lounge to open in February.

* Rooftop will be family friendly during the day, with the best view of the Disneyland fireworks each night. They plan to have entertainment, drinks (full bar, upscale cocktails, wine, beer), and light food available for purchase.

      **Rooftop is about 5000 square feet

* They will have the ability to host corporate groups, meetings, special events, and weddings on the rooftop. 

* There will also be an indoor meeting space on the 2nd floor that can hold up to 60 people.

* Breakfast will be updated and moved into the new building.      **Still complimentary. 

* New building will hold new luxurious rooms and suites. Below, a sneak peek of the beautiful bathroom and spacious room with magical view of Disneyland. 
               

* 6 Retail shops will be open on ground level, a mini mart, ticket store, pizza place, and scooter rental for sure. This is KEY for locals on a staycation or out of towners!

We can NOT wait to check out all the new additions to the Grand Legacy. I am looking forward to the beautiful Disneyland Fireworks from the best view around, the Rooftop Lounge!

View of DCA from the Rooftop Lounge at the Grand Legacy At The Park

With the Grand Legacy being a 5 to 7 minute walk from room door to park Gates, it is easy to see why we love it, see you soon Grand Legacy At The Park.

Congratulations on your new name!

So honored to be part of the tour as well as being the first few to know the new name of the Grand Legacy At The Park!

See tips, why we love to stay at the Grand Legacy At The Park and our recent staycation recap!


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