Category Archives: GLOBAL RECON

PHOTO ESSAY: A Wild Ride… Houston to San Diego!

Desert mountain

“Thelma and Louise”, two youthful ladies (aka: Mary Claire and Kay) took a week long road trip from Houston, Texas to San Diego, California. Mary Claire made a photo essay using her iPhone’s camera… covering this once in a lifetime, 5 DAYS filled with sights, wine, adventures and experiences worth remembering. WINERIES IN THE PLAINS […]

First Person – Our Vacation at The Del Coronado Resort

Del Resort Logo

My wife and I have wanted to book a vacation at the historic Del Coronado Hotel for quite some time. This summer we were traveling to California anyway, and decided this was our year for the Del! So using all of our American Express points, saved up for half of our lifetime, we booked the […]

First Person – 5 Star Dining at the “1500 Ocean” Restaurant

As we dined the scene above was the view from our table. 1500 Ocean Restaurant is the top-of-the-line dining experience at the Del Coronado Resort, and one of the top-rated restaurants in the San Diego metro area. 1500 OCEAN – A SCENIC 5 STAR BEACH-FRONT RESTAURANT Inspired by its beachfront setting at the Hotel del […]

HOTEL: The Historic Del Coronado in San Diego, CA

THE BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC DEL CORONADO HOTEL AND RESORT.     Hotel del Coronado (a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton) is an iconic destination on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, just minutes from downtown San Diego. It’s Coronado Island setting, with a wonderful white sand beach, captures the relaxed beauty and seaside charm of […]

Every Season is the Right Season for a Vacation in San Diego

SAN DIEGO HAS BEAUTIFUL DAYS AND SO MUCH TO DO! San Diego is a beautiful city on the Pacific coast of California, known for its beaches, parks and a great year-round climate. It is approximately 120 miles south of Los Angeles and is adjacent to the Mexico border. The immense Balboa Park is the site of San Diego’s renowned […]

TRAVEL DEPT: Megan and Damon’s Three Day Event at La Costa Resort – Carlsbad, California

A golf court view

The Omni La Costa Resort ARTS & FOOD presents a first-person look at what to consider while hosting a 3-day gathering when you want a break from the usual chain-motel-drudgery. A place to go that’s set up for fun and a memorable family reunion! Megan and Damon Black’s family group was made up of 23 […]

The “Hard Days Night” Beatles Hotel in Liverpool, England

Beatles photo

By Robert Atkinson THE ONLY HOTEL IN THE WORLD WITH A BEATLES INSPIRED THEME! Your luxury hotel in Liverpool’s Cavern Quarter Hard Days Night Hotel, Liverpool, offers guests a truly unique experience right in the heart of this vibrant city. Standing as the world’s only Beatles inspired hotel, this magnificent building offers luxurious accommodation and […]

Trippin’ in Copenhagen – Amusements & Danish History “Ja, ja, ja!”

Copenhagen: Tivoli, Hans Christian Andersen, Museums, Castles, Churches, Architecture… The Capital of Denmark is Copenhagen. Denmark’s capital, sits on the coastal islands of Zealand and Amager. It’s linked to Malmo in southern Sweden by the Öresund Bridge. Indre By, the city’s historic center, contains Frederiksstaden, an 18th-century rococo district, home to the royal family’s Amalienborg Palace. […]

Why Would Anyone go in Phoenix or Scottsdale, Arizona In Summer?

SUMMER IS “OFF SEASON” IN ARIZONA BECAUSE OF THE HEAT (BUT – THINK AGAIN) GRAND RESORT VACATIONS ARE THE SAME INDOORS AND THEY’RE DISCOUNTED! At 112º F going for an afternoon stroll outside is downright foolish, but early mornings and evenings are a great time to venture out. By Annie Fitzsimmons It’s no secret that Arizona […]

The Beauty of Infinity Pools

There may be no better way to truly soak up this summer than by lazily lounging at the edge of a beautiful infinity pool. Let’s look at some fantasy pools, for your dream home. trivago.com has supplied us with eight examples of their best choices of hotel infinity pools. The combination of stark white buildings and […]