Photo Fave: Night view from the Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles
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A room with a great night view at the Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles. |
All content of this blog (c) Shelly Rivoli 2007 – 2011
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A room with a great night view at the Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles. |
All content of this blog (c) Shelly Rivoli 2007 – 2011
I remember when we’d returned from a trip where my kids had, of course, missed school since we usally need to travel in low seasons, and someone asked me with a big smile, “So, did you enjoy your vacation?” as we scrambled to get to their classrooms on time with all of the assignments…
With our friends just returning from a vacation in Kauai, I can’t help but feel the urge to “rinse and repeat” our utterly perfect trip there last spring. Wow! What a great time for everyone. I had to revisit our photos – and all the posts I’ve yet to post with tips from our visit – and this one, of course, caught my eye.
If you’re headed to the islands with a toddler or little kid (or both), consider renting a “looky board” … (click to continue reading)
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Having spent hours upon hours searching the internet trying to discern which places might be most comfortable to stay with my own small children, I have often felt the aching need for a comprehensive resource that gives a Mom’s-eye perspective of hotels, resorts, condos and other vacation properties around the world. I’m delighted to report…
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