I know it took me a while to post this—life happened. But this trip is too precious not to share. Also, I’m not about to gatekeep this gem we found in Big Bear. We went in April 2022 after several delays, and with a smaller group, we were finally able to make it happen. It…
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Our Weekend Getaway: How We Finally Used Our avantstay Travel Credits After Two Years
If you’ve ever had unused travel points or Airbnb-style credits hanging over your head, you’ll relate to this. After two years of postponing, we finally used our AvantStay credit for a weekend vacation—and while it didn’t go as planned, it turned out to be a memorable experience. Redeeming Expired AvantStay Credits (Yes, It Was a…
Stay: Al Maha Arjaan Hotel Apartments, Abu Dhabi – v2
A week before we traveled to LA, we had the opportunity to stay at Al Maha Arjaan in Abu Dhabi once again. They just renovated their rooms so it was a pleasant surprise. The whole look and feel of the hotel is so much different from the last time we were there! Related: Staycation at Al…
Stay: Ghurair Rayhaan Rotana
Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana is a 5 star hotel at the heart of Deira, Dubai. The hotel is linked to one of the oldest malls in Dubai – Al Ghurair Centre. With its recent expansion adding the hotel and a major revamp on its retail and F&B tenant mix,…
STAY: Majlis Grand Mercure, Abu Dhabi
During my family’s visit last April, we decided to visit the capital – Abu Dhabi. I asked my cousin to look for a good place to stay (read – affordable!). We were a big group so we needed a big place to stay in. The plan was to stay for one night and then go…
STAY: Rèsidence Les Grandes Alpes
September last year, we spent 2 nights at La Clusaz, France. We stayed in a charming chalet-style apartment which is just a 3-minute walk from the ski slopes… Rèsidences Les Grandes Alpes Each apartment has its own private balcony facing the mountains. Imagine waking up to this view … Sheila | A B & MeHey there! I’m…
