If you’re trying to start a travel blog, and family members ask for some recommendations for their upcoming trip to Los Angeles… OF COURSE, you oblige! Luckily, I was just there in the spring, so I definitely have some suggestions. When my husband mentioned he would be attending a conference in California, there was no question that he would have a stow-away! A weekend in sunny LA with no kids? Yes, please! Home Base The location was set — Scott’s meeting was at the LA Convention Center. So that immediately eliminated a big portion of my usual planning. DTLA (downtown LA) would be the home base for our fun in…
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Less than 24 Hours in Austin
Lucky us! My husband had a meeting at the mothership (UT Austin) and had decided to drive this time. So Annie and I decided to jump in the car and give him some company. Although we would not spend even 24 hours in Austin, OF COURSE I had to log on to the computer to see if there was anything new and exciting in the Austin hotel scene to check out. My goal was to find a place where we could have a great dinner, watch the bats (see below), and sit by the pool while Scott worked the next day. Although technically not new (it opened last summer), The…