Fine Dining

Dining Like a Tourist in the City of Lights

December 11, 2018 by Jennifer Stephens

Oui, yes! I mean Paris! The city that is notorious for being rude to American tourists (although this was not really my experience). So why would you want to dine like a tourist in this city known for its groundbreaking cuisine? Well, what better way is there to fully experience the iconic symbol of Paris, … Read more

The Roosevelt New Orleans: Location, Location, Location!

October 10, 2018 by Britney Crosson

There are plenty of hotel options in New Orleans. But I must say that when it comes to getting a combination of luxury and prime location, The Roosevelt is certainly your best bet. Having been in business for 125 years, this beautiful NOLA hotel is full of cool history. Plus, with its location right off … Read more

Palace By The Sea: The Resort at Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas

September 11, 2018September 6, 2018 by Britney Crosson

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is an incredibly popular tourist destination for Americans. The fun and friendly Mexican atmosphere combined with beautiful blue waters, incredible offshore fishing and a desert climate, all make it the ultimate oceanside getaway.

I decided to take my husband, Ryan, to Cabo to celebrate his 40th birthday. One of his bucket list items was to go offshore fishing in Cabo, and another was to go on a relaxing vacation and basically be waited on hand and foot. So you can imagine my level of excitement when I figured out a way to accomplish both of those things all wrapped up in a kid-free trip to Cabo San Lucas. Here’s the story of our adventure.

Family Trip to Cali: Hollywood & Beverly Hills With Kids

September 11, 2018August 28, 2018 by Britney Crosson

Originally published 6/25/18 on BritneyCrosson.com. Ryan and I have been to Southern California together, just the two of us, many times. But we’ve never taken the kids before (thank you, grandparents), until now. For our big family vacation this summer, we decided on a Disneyland focus with some other Cali experiences sprinkled in. I was … Read more

Parents Getaway in Miami – Where to Stay & What to Eat

September 11, 2018August 25, 2018 by Britney Crosson

Originally published 1/28/18 on BritneyCrosson.com.

Fun, Exciting, Beautiful, Wild – these are all of the adjectives that popped into my head when I first considered a getaway with my husband, Ryan, to Miami. I said, “We’re still young. Going to Miami now is a good idea.” That was my way of justifying the trip to him. To be quite frank, I hope I’m up for trips to Miami even when I’m not young anymore. But, whatever. I made my point. He agreed to go. We live close to our kids’ grandparents who are more than willing to watch them if we go somewhere. It was happening. I was ready to ‘party in the city where the heat is on’ as Will Smith had preached to me for the past 20 years.

New Orleans, Table for Two

August 24, 2018 by Britney Crosson

Originally published 12/22/2017 on BritneyCrosson.com. Thank god I love gumbo. I ate it 4 times in the 48 hour time period that my husband and I were in New Orleans celebrating our 13-year wedding anniversary. To say that gumbo is a pretty big deal in New Orleans would be an understatement. Actually, delicious food, in … Read more