For April break we took a family vacation to California.
My husband travels frequently for work and we are
part of the, Marriott Rewards program, which means
we always usually save our points and stay at a Marriott.
Don't get me wrong, it's a great program and they have
some great hotels but it is just so predictable.
This vacation we decided to splurge and we really
spoiled ourselves.Tim actually found
the, The Pelican Hill Resort, on the
Newport Coast online and we
threw caution to the wind
and said, "Let's do it!"
Although pricey, I have to say it was completely worth
every penny. I think everyone should have a
vacation like this at least once in their lifetime!
We stayed in a two bedroom villa which was not
only gorgeous, it was roomy enough for a family
with two teens.
I love the wood ceilings.
The bathrooms were so spacious and luxurious.
It was bigger than our Master Bath at home!
The villas all have their own balcony with views to die for.
Seriously, I am missing the Palm trees... it's cold here!
The resort has a great little cafe where they have
specialty coffees and gelato as well as pastries.
If you go, make sure to try the pistachio gelato, yum!
There are two main restaurants on sight. Both were
fabulous. They also have room service and they will come
set your table with linens and set up your meal.
The resort also offers a service where you can have
a chef come to your villa and prepare dinner for you!
My husband and son said it was the best
golf course they ever played on.
My daughter and I hit the spa, (all the
services were fantastic)!
The resort hosts a lot of weddings. What a
beautiful spot!
The main pool is called the Coliseum pool and it is
completely round. It's really beautiful lit up in the evening.
The villas have a private pool just for the villa guests and
it was not overcrowded. They will bring you a lunch menu and
you can eat right there while lounging in the sun.
You honestly, don't even have to leave this resort it has
everything you need.
Of course, we wanted to see the California coast!
This is Jordan waving his college tuition
goodbye, (just kidding).
Seriously, I cannot rave enough about this
resort so next time you are ready to throw
caution to the wind and decide to go for it
this is the place to be!
