May 2019 Quick Trip: Great Wolf Lodge – Planning

Our youngest had a birthday coming up and we gave him the choice of having a birthday party with his friends or going to Great Wolf Lodge. He decided on Great Wolf Lodge so we had a quick trip to plan! What is Great Wolf Lodge?For those that aren't familiar with the chain, Great Wolf… Continue reading May 2019 Quick Trip: Great Wolf Lodge – Planning

Quick Trip: Weekend in Portland Maine – Summary

Highlights Fantastic breakfast buffet for 4 in the restaurant Indoor pool! Tasty cookies and sweets by the elevators in the evening Lowlights Rooms were a little small side with double beds instead of queens WinsWhile we were informed at checkin that the concierge lounge was closed for the weekend, the hotel gave us vouchers for… Continue reading Quick Trip: Weekend in Portland Maine – Summary

Quick Trip: Weekend in Portland Maine – Planning

I am originally from Maine and have a lot of family there. We travel to Maine often in the summer though less often in the winter. We had a family event to attend the weekend before Thanksgiving and rather than spending all day driving in the car, we decided to stay a couple nights in… Continue reading Quick Trip: Weekend in Portland Maine – Planning

Quick Trip: Weekend in Queens NYC – Summary

Summary of: Quick Trip: Weekend in Queens NYC - Planning Highlights Clean and updated room with a view of the airport Tasty breakfast in the restaurant Friendly and helpful staff Great location for the purpose of the trip Lowlights No breakfast in the concierge lounge, though we got breakfast in the restaurant for two Confusion… Continue reading Quick Trip: Weekend in Queens NYC – Summary

Quick Trip: Weekend in Queens NYC – Planning

MotivationMy wife has family living in New York and our niece was turning two. We were invited to the party and of course we couldn't miss that! ConsiderationsWe would be driving from Boston to New York by car. My wife's family lives near LaGuardia so we'd be looking for a hotel near the airport. As… Continue reading Quick Trip: Weekend in Queens NYC – Planning