The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is one of our favorite properties. Historical, iconic and centrally located in Los Angeles, it’s been a favorite of celebrities, politicians, and world leaders since it opened in 1966. Ronald Regan stayed there so often it was once nicknamed the “West Coast White House.” It also …
Dreams Huatulco on the Oaxacan Coast is a family-friendly, all-inclusive in a relatively remote part of Mexico. It’s a 5-hour twisty-turny mountain drive away from the city of Oaxaca, and is pretty far from any other large city (the villages of Puerto Escondido and Puerto Angel—popular with surfers, hippies, and American backpackers …
On the banks of the Boise River, where a 25-mile paved greenbelt welcomes walkers, cyclists and even Segway riders, is the Riverside Hotel and it’s outdoor pool. It’s a sprawling chain-like complex–low buildings and lots of them, sprawling parking lot. Local weddings, conferences. Think Double Tree (which I think it …
The Hyatt Regency Monterey is laid out almost like a motor lodge—in fact it was a motor lodge when it was originally built as the Mark Thomas Inn. It’s off Highway 1, adjacent to the oldest golf course west of the Mississippi, The Del Monte. Hyatt took over some 50 years ago, But …
Reader Bill and his family went to the Grand Lakes JW Mariott in Orlando this summer and had a blast. He’s got 3 kids under 10 and the whole family loved the lazy river, the rocky cliffs. Here’s Bill’s photo of the lazy river. I think it sums up the Dad-on-vacation vibe quite …