After our first night at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront we arose EARLY on our second day in SEAtown to head out of town for a Day Trip to Vancouver. We left the hotel around 7am to get to the border as early as possible, and did arrive around 2.5 hours later. … [Read more...] about Day Trip to Vancouver
Destinations
Four Seasons Oahu Now Open
One year and three months ago the JW Marriott Ihilani closed and began what would become a 15 month transformation. … [Read more...] about Four Seasons Oahu Now Open
Spur Gastropub [Restaurant Review]
I admittedly didn't look too much into the dining seen in Seattle when planning our trip, so once we got back to the Seattle Marriott Waterfront, I jumped onto Yelp to see what was good around us. For our first dinner in SEAtown we eventually settled on Spur Gastropub. Located a quick 10-15 minute walk from our hotel, Spur Gastropub is a somewhat small restaurant with a … [Read more...] about Spur Gastropub [Restaurant Review]
Emilia Delizia Food Tour: Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Making
Our first stop on the Emilia Delizia Food Tour was to learn about Parmigiano Reggiano cheese making, and, of course, to taste some of that delicious aged cow juice. Basically, we learned how to spot imposter cheese by learning the traditional process for this region. … [Read more...] about Emilia Delizia Food Tour: Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Making
Pike Place Market [Trip Report]
Once we settled into our room at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront, the wife and I decided to waste no time and got to do some exploring. After a quick lunch, we headed to Pike Place Market. Yeah, the place is practically a tourist trap, but you just have to right? A trip to SEAtown wouldn't be complete with out a stop at this famous, longtime fixture of Seattle. And … [Read more...] about Pike Place Market [Trip Report]
Italy – Emilia Delizia Food Tour [Review]
Emilia Delizia, a travel planner company focusing on gourmet food tours in Italy, contacted us about taking an Emilia Delizia food tour in Italy in exchange for writing a post about our experience. … [Read more...] about Italy – Emilia Delizia Food Tour [Review]
Crowne Plaza Auckland Review
While in Auckland, we stayed at the Crowne Plaza Auckland hotel. This post is a review of the hotel. … [Read more...] about Crowne Plaza Auckland Review
Le Bistro Montage
Our last night in Portland meant one, final meal with our friends. They didn't tell us where they were taking us, said it was a surprise. The wife and I almost through we were being shanghaied because we they were driving erratically around some seedy looking areas! But eventually we arrived at Le Bistro Montage and Pix Patisserie, for dessert of course. Located in … [Read more...] about Le Bistro Montage
New Zealand – Queenstown [Where to Stay]
A while back I wrote a post about getting to and around New Zealand. Once you have arrived in Queenstown, New Zealand, you need to consider where to stay. … [Read more...] about New Zealand – Queenstown [Where to Stay]
Hilton Queenstown Resort Review
On our most recent trip to Queenstown, New Zealand, we stayed at the Hilton Queenstown Resort in the Kawarau Village. … [Read more...] about Hilton Queenstown Resort Review