This was our first time staying here at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel San Francisco airport. We used points to stay here but I did my research first although it was only going to be a short stay (7 hours or so). I first called to verify their complimentary airport shuttle service. We had booked a rental car but wouldn't pick that up until the next morning so the … [Read more...]
Our Trip to California (June 2014)
I wanted to check in and let you all know that I am working on all of the posts from our trip to California. We had a wonderful time, although a bit too short. We traveled from Chicago O'hare to San Francisco, California on June 25 and came home on June 30th. Our 8:45 PM flight to San Fran was delayed a lot so we made our way to Concourse B at O'hare (our gate was … [Read more...]
Our California Vacation: It Can’t Come Fast Enough
Our California vacation is coming up soon. We are really looking forward to getting away for a bit. Over the last month or so, we have booked our hotels, rental car and two tours. This trip was booked mostly on credit card points so that is very cool. … [Read more...]
Monterey Whale Watching Tour: So Many Choices
I hear Monterey is one of the best places in California to go whale watching. When I heard we would not only see whales but dolphins, sea lions and more, I got so excited. The See Monterey website has a lot of great info. AND a whole page devoted to whale watching tours and tips! They have also been helpful on Twitter too. … [Read more...]
Yabba Dabba Doo: Flintstones Bedrock City
Ever since friends went to the Flintstones Bedrock City in Arizona one year, I have wanted to go. Probably because I LOVE the Flintstones. I must because we had a cat named Pebbles and we have a blue and gold macaw, Bam Bam. Flintstones Bedrock City was built in 1972, the year I was born. This prehistoric city has stone age buildings, the Fredmobile, houses, a post … [Read more...]
