Destinations

Many of our clients find us because we helped them plan a trip to Southern California. Then, they use our hotel benefits worldwide and report back on what they did. While San Diego is our specialty, it’s important (and fun!) to cover destinations we’re familiar with globally. To give you an idea, Katie and her family were expats in London and Hong Kong, frequent visitors to China and Singapore, and have traveled extensively in Europe and Mexico. And the team here has even more global experience (Madeliene is from London, for starters). Below, you can navigate to the cities and countries we’ve talked about the most.

    The Honorary Panda Keeper Program at Ocean Park in Hong Kong lets guests get close to and learn quite a bit about giant pandas.

    What It’s Like to Be an Honorary Panda Keeper at Ocean Park Hong Kong

    Learn what it’s like to care for pandas at Ocean Park in Hong Kong by participating in this special experience.

    Kids can "own a pony" at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, England. The luxury hotel has an onsite equestrian centre with 14 horses.

    This Is How You Spend 48 Epic Hours at Four Seasons Hampshire

    On hindsight, spending two days in Hampshire was certainly not enough. It’s simply beautiful—especially in summer—and the expansive fields, wildlife and country lifestyle are a dream for kids. We used Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, England as our base and couldn’t imagine staying anywhere else. The centuries-old estate is a steeped…

    Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland Paris

    Tips for Visiting Disneyland Paris in Half a Day

    Disneyland Paris is so easy to travel to from Paris that you can easily spend a half day in Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios. Here’s how we did it.

    The Sunset Bar at Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa is set on its own little island.

    10 Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu With Kids

    Headed to Kota Kinabalu with kids? Enjoy the many splendors of Malaysian Borneo with these tips.

    The Hong Kong Observation Wheel is a fun thing to do with kids (and without).

    What It’s Like to Take a Spin in the Hong Kong Observation Wheel

    The new Hong Kong Observation Wheel is a fun thing to do with kids and without. Here is what our ride was like as well as location & ticketing information.

    A sommelier pours wine for hotel guests in the famous Le Cinq wine cellarl

    Sip Exquisite Wine in the Famous Four Seasons Paris Cellar

    See what it’s like to taste the world’s wine in the intimate and historic wine cellar at Four Seasons George V, Paris.

    Le Jules Verne is the Michelin-star fine dining restaurant located on the second floor in the Eiffel Tower in Paris. A meal here is one that you will not forget.

    What It’s Like to Dine in the Eiffel Tower at Le Jules Verne

    Put dining at Le Jules Verne restaurant in the Eiffel Tower on your life bucket list. Between the exquisite food and panoramic view it was worth a splurge.

    The Louvre Museum in Paris will become much more interesting to kids when tasked with a themed treasure hunt that takes them by many famous works of art.

    A Treasure Hunt Makes the Louvre Museum Fun for All Ages

    My daughter happily explored the Louvre Museum in Paris for over two hours thanks to a treasure hunt by THATLou.

    Learn what it's like to fly British Airways in Club World from San Diego to London Heathrow

    What It’s Like to Fly British Airways Club World From San Diego to London Heathrow

    See what it’s like to fly British Airways in Club World (business class) from San Diego to London Heathrow on a Boeing 777.

    Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa is an amazing luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysian Borneo.

    10 Reasons to Stay at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort in Kota Kinabalu

    Here are ten of many reasons to stay at Shangri-la’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa in Kota Kinabalu. We give this luxury hotel a five-star review.

    A review of the luxurious Cathay Pacific first class.

    Cathay Pacific First Class Review: Luxury in the Air

    A full review of our experience in Cathay Pacific’s first class including dining, the massive seats and where to sit with kids.

    At some point in your life, you must watch a Borneo sunset from Sunset Bar at Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa in Kota Kinabalu

    Add a Kota Kinabalu Sunset to Your Life Bucket List

    Sitting here at the Sunset Bar while witnessing such a spectacular event… I couldn’t help but feel like I have already lived a full life. It was a definite pinch-me moment.