I’m just back from a trip visiting my daughter and excited to share my insights about staying at The Guild– a gorgeous hotel in downtown San Diego. As I’ve paid my dues living in dorms and campus housing – this was a good reason to stay at a brand new hotel! 😉  The Guild is in the historic Army-Navy YMCA building, which has […]

August 20, 2019

3 Reasons to Stay at the Guild Hotel in San Diego

Upon my arrival at the Westin Puerto Vallarta, I was greeted by friendly people at the front desk for my tour of the resort. Even though the expansive, marble lobby isn’t the most welcoming entrance – the extra nice staff at the Westin made up for my first impression. The resort sits on 14 acres of prime […]

June 25, 2019

Travel by Kris Tours Westin Puerto Vallarta

Last July I had a wonderful two night stay at this small, family owned hotel in the southern part of The Netherlands. The pronunciation may be difficult, but de 4 Jaargetijden translates into four seasons in English. 😉 This was actually my second visit, but the first under new ownership – a super friendly and […]

November 18, 2018

3 Reasons to Stay at the 4 Jaargetijden Hotel

Do you have a favorite themed hotel? Last July I stayed at the Im Schulhaus in Lorch, Germany for two nights. In 2013 this former school house was converted into a modern hotel with 44 rooms. I grew up attending grade school in the States – but from the moment we entered, I was carried […]

November 13, 2018

Back to School – My Overnight in a Former Schoolhouse

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