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Just Add Water: Recipe for Traveling to Oahu, Hawaii with a Toddler




Landing announcements are like the drumroll of a flight - the signal that the show is about to begin! Descending into Oahu, the turquoise waters below are the opening act to our adventure. This moment never fails to ignite the fire behind my wanderlust, and now, watching the same enchantment in our mini jet setter is priceless. 

A Stay Reminiscent of Old World Spain at Hotel Valencia, Santana Row, San Jose

Santana Row San Jose Hotel Valencia
Santana Row is a palm tree-lined oasis nestled in a luxurious pocket of San Jose, reminiscent of a European cityscape. This enclave features luxury condos, restaurants, and a plethora of shops. The only hotel nestled in the row is the Hotel Valencia, voted the #1 hotel in San Jose by Condé Nast Traveler. It’s no surprise this Spanish-style hotel took the top spot, offering a chic stay and a peaceful retreat from the lively energy of Santana Row.

The Pink Palace of the Pacific, Our stay at the Royal Hawaiian, Waikiki

Royal Hawaiian Hotel Honolulu Waikiki Beach

When I was pregnant, it felt like a broken record hearing that I wouldn’t be able to travel as I did before or that traveling with a baby would be difficult. We decided early on that, although our travel dynamic would change, it wouldn’t stop us. So here we are, just returning from a trip we planned at the last minute. By "last minute," I mean we decided to go to Hawaii on a Thursday and were on a flight by Friday morning. A separate post about traveling with our literal bundle of joy is coming soon. This post is dedicated to the hotel we chose. Nothing seemed more perfect than taking our little prince to the “Pink Palace of the Pacific.”

Our First Trip As New Parents, The Intercontinental Monterey, CA

Intercontinental Monterey California

As someone who loves to travel, it was a blessing to meet a partner with a similar case of wanderlust. Discovering we were pregnant kept us grounded, which was something new for us. But the time has come, and we are excited to share our love of adventure with our bundle of joy.

New Year's Eve, coinciding with baby Rio's two-month birthday, was the perfect time for a getaway. It was an opportunity to dip our toes into traveling with our new addition.

Hotel Figueroa Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Hotel Figueroa Los Angeles Travel

 I have a love-hate relationship with Los Angeles. I love this city, love the weather, the people, the food but hate when I have to leave. Another thing I love about LA is the abundance of stylish hotel options. With a last-minute trip to LA and a need to be downtown, the Hotel Figueroa pranced through my mind. I stayed here previously when it was still under its Moroccan-themed demeanor.  The hotel has since undergone a renovation, and I was curious to see if I liked this latest LA facelift. 
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