Posted by David Porter on September 28, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Family Getaway: Hotel del Coronado
San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado is a fabulous destination for a multi-generational family getaway.
Carol and I have visited the Hotel del Coronado four times. And, two of our visits have been multi-generational getaways.
We first visited the AAA Four-Diamond Hotel del Coronado back in our travel blogger days in 2010.
Carol admiring the beach with our grandson
We love historic properties and continue to visit them whenever we get the chance. And, as much as we loved our visit back in 2010, we felt that the property was beginning to feel a little tired.
However, in 2015, the property was purchased by the deep-pocketed Blackstone Group. And today, the property is in the midst of a $200 million reimagination that is bringing the property up to the expectations of today’s demanding luxury travelers.
And WOW! What a difference a couple hundred million dollars can make.
While still preserving the hotel’s historic charm, we immediately noticed a significant difference. In fact, I’m quite certain that the Hotel del Coronado will be on our go-to list for future getaways with our extended family.
Top 4 Reasons We Love the Hotel Del Coronado for Our Multi-Generational Family Getaways
Social-Distancing at the Hotel del Coronado
As we were traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic, safety for our family was top of mind.
Thankfully, the hotel has limited reservations making social distancing on the beach easily accomplished. You can learn more about that at this link.
Ryan was very comfortable wearing his batman mask during the day, albeit upside down. 🙂
Furthermore, he and grandma found private places on the large beach to make sandcastles.
New Cabana Ocean View Terrace Rooms
While visiting, we enjoyed adjoining Cabana Ocean View Terrace Rooms with a fun fire pit.
These rooms surround The Del’s new pool and offer spectacular beachfront ocean views. For our grandson, this was the cat’s meow. The pool was less than a minute away, and sandcastle heaven was just outside our patio.
These rooms offer 1 king bed with a pull-out sofa or 2 queen beds. The rooms were ample-sized at 400 Sq Ft and featured a large walk-in shower in the bathroom. Furthermore, with all of the patio seating available, we never felt crowded in the room. It was just perfect. Furthermore, when Ryan felt the urge to visit grandma and grandpa, he simply ran from his cabana to ours.
The Del Beach
Besides the historic property and it’s modern luxury amenities, the fabulous Del Beach is certainly a major draw for multi-generational travelers.
While parents and grandparents will enjoy barefoot morning walks on the beach, there is no shortage of fun for grandchildren of all ages.
Plus, as an added benefit, you will enjoy the airshow overhead as jets, helicopters, and other military aircraft cruise overhead preparing to land at the nearby naval base.
Dining at the Hotel del Coronado
The Hotel del Coronado offers its guests eight different dining options.
We enjoyed grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches in the mornings, and fish tacos from the Beach + Taco Shack in the afternoons. And one evening, we enjoyed this fabulous sea-to-table wood-grilled Pacific Striped Bass. It was tender and full of flavor. MAJOR YUM!
Further, to top it all off, we enjoyed a fabulous evening of s’more on the beach! That was a BIG hit with our grandson.
How to Book the Hotel Del Coronado With Complimentary VIP Perks
I hope I have convinced you that the Hotel del Coronado is a fabulous destination for a multi-generational family getaway.
Of course, you can book the Hotel del Coronado directly yourself. However, if you book through our online booking engine, you will enjoy these complimentary VIP perks:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability (room upgrades are not possible in Beach Village)
- Daily Buffet breakfast for two guests per bedroom
- $100 USD Spa Services credit
- Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Book online 24/7 at this link
Special Bonus:
Any booking of three nights or longer made from September 16 – November 15, 2020 for stays from September 16, 2020 to March 11, 2021 will receive 15 % off of published Virtuoso rates* * this offer is not valid for Thanksgiving (Nov 25-28) or Festive (Dec 21-31)
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Posted by David Porter on September 18, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Fall Travel Survey for 2020
Virtuoso’s Fall Travel Survey for 2020 is hot off the press.
For the remainder of 2020, it seems that travelers plan on staying relatively close to home.
Further, survey respondents share that they are looking for international destinations during the holiday season. Further still, 2021 cruise bookings are strong.
If COVID-19 is soon controlled, then 2021 looks to be a solid year for international travel.
Top Seven Findings Regarding Fall Luxury Travel
- Seventy-nine percent of travelers would take part in a travel pod (defined as two or more households whose members have been following similar quarantine and social-distancing practices that make plans to vacation together)
- Seventy-six percent of travelers want to take a beach vacation
- One hundred percent of 18-25-year-olds are ready to travel, while less than 50 percent of those 41 years and older are not
- Seventy percent are traveling less than 1,500 miles from home
- Forty-three percent are booking hotels two weeks or less before their stay
- Popular hotel attributes include seclusion, private swimming pools, and golf
- Sixty-six percent are willing to fly, but they want the middle seat open. An empty middle seat now determines airline loyalty. Seventy-three percent would even pay extra for an airline ticket if it meant the middle seat next to them would remain open.
Our Hotel Booking Tools
If you are considering a close-to-home experience in 2020 and beyond, take a peek at our online booking tools:
Regardless of how you might fit into the findings of this fall travel survey, we’re here when you’re ready. Just give us a call or shoot us an email. Thanks! 🙂
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Posted by David Porter on September 17, 2020 · Leave a Comment
All-Inclusive Resorts: Mexico, Caribbean
All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean are showing an uptick in bookings for 2020, and 2021.
Dubbed by some as a “land cruise”, the appeal of the all-inclusive resorts is the one-price does it all convenience.
Before your journey, you will know your costs for lodging, food, cocktails, and even some included adventures.
We like the idea. When we return to international travel, the Grand Velas Los Cabos is at the top of our list.
However, if you have a different destination in mind, CLICK HERE for over 130 all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean, and more.
Be sure to use the filters at the top to shrink the list down to your desired destination.
Mexico is currently open to travelers from the U.S. However, use this updated list to see which of the Caribbean Islands are now available to international visitors.
How to Book a Fun All-Inclusive Resort Vacation
You can book any of these all-inclusive resorts at the links above 24/7. However, if you run into a problem, please feel free to give us a call.
For more information, please call Roaming Boomers Travel Services at (480) 550-1235 or use our convenient online information request (click here), and we’ll reach out to you.
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Posted by David Porter on September 16, 2020 · Leave a Comment
AmaWaterways: Free Roundtrip Air
AmaWaterways is offering free roundtrip air on select Europe 2021 sailings.
Further, they invite you to experience some of their newest and most popular river cruise itineraries throughout Europe.
As they celebrate their 18th year as a river cruise line, they are offering guests Free Roundtrip Air on select 2021 European destinations.
Plus, on additional select 2021 sailings, their special airfare offer is Free Companion Air (based on double occupancy with one fully paid adult airfare purchased through AmaWaterways).
Both special airfare offers include new exclusive airport transfers (for both guests when Free Companion Air is selected).
And further still, the transfers are available from select US and Canada gateways when you reserve by September 30, 2020.
Upgrade to Business Class Air starting from $2,999 per person when you select either offer listed above.
As an alternative, if you prefer to book your own airline tickets, then enjoy cruise savings of up to $2,000 per stateroom.
Roaming Boomers on AmaWaterways
Over 40 Different Itineraries Available
AmaWaterways is one of our go-to European river cruise brands.
Carol and I sailed with them on the Rhine back in 2017. To read our review, CLICK HERE.
Additionally, to explore the 40 different European itineraries available with free air offers, CLICK HERE.
How to Book an AmaWaterways River Cruise
Roaming Boomers Travel Services has become one of the top booking travel advisors for river cruises in the U.S.
Complimentary VIP Perks!
Because of this, and our affiliation with Virtuoso, we have additional perks to add to every single AmaWaterways booking.
It’s called Virtuoso Voyages.
You get the same price booking with us versus booking direct. You’ll get our expert advice. And, you’ll enjoy our valuable extra perks.
Therefore, why not call us today? We do the work. You have the fun!
For more information or to book an AmaWaterways river cruise, please call Roaming Boomers Travel Services at (480) 550-1235 or use our convenient online information request (click here) and we’ll reach out to you.
Further Reading: How to Choose the Perfect Stateroom on an AmaWaterways River Cruise
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Posted by David Porter on September 16, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Scottsdale Hiking: Granite Mountain Trailhead
If you’re looking for a fun and relatively easy hiking experience in Scottsdale, head out to the Granite Mountain Trailhead.
Now that the weather has finally cooled down here in Scottsdale, Carol and I made the Bootlegger and Granite Mountain Loop our first hike of the season.
While the trail is only 2.7 miles, you will experience 236 ft of elevation gain. Although, we found it to be very gradual and didn’t notice until my knees started to complain a bit on the way back down.
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Bootlegger and Granite Mountain Loop
If you click the link above, the AllTrails app will give you directions to the trailhead.
There is a brand new ramada at the trailhead with plenty of parking, shade, and restrooms.
There is no drinking water at the ramada, so be sure to bring plenty of water for your hike.
Besides the well-groomed trails, you are sure to marvel as you walk through a granite boulder-field with massive boulders everywhere in sight.
Granite Mountain is a top-rated hiking destination. Therefore, get there early to avoid a crowded trail.
The AllTrails App
If you’re not planning to be in Scottsdale to hike the trails at the Granite Mountain Trailhead, you can easily find trails in your desired destination using the AllTrails App.
This was our first time using the app. We found it to be informative. Plus, when we were onsite, we downloaded the trail route to our iPhone. Doing this gave us live information as we progressed through the hike.
Give it a try and tell us what you think in the comments section below.
Disclosure: the folks at AllTrails gave us a complimentary subscription to their app so that we might share it with you. Thanks, AllTrails. We liked your app. A lot!
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