Destination: Key West

A downtown street scene at dusk featuring a large pinkish-white building with multiple windows and a sign that reads 'La Concha'. Pedestrians walk on the sidewalk, cars and a motorcycle move along the street, and traffic lights are visible. Palm trees line the area on the right.
Hotel lobby with green and brown seating, potted plants, decorative cushions, marble coffee tables, and bar area in the background.

Hotel: La Concha Key West

Experience the vibe of old town Key West

An upscale hotel in the heart of old town.

Walkability in town and to water in all directions.

Destination: Los Cabos

Aerial view of the Hard Rock Hotel beachfront with a large swimming pool, loungers, palm trees, and a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the beach outside, and contemporary decor.

Hotel: Hard Rock Los Cabos

Upscale All-Inclusive resort

A short distance from town makes for a quieter experience.

Rooms, restaurants, pools and beach are the things we enjoyed about this destination!

Destination: Costa Rica

Aerial view of a tropical beach resort with tall palm trees, a walking path, green grass, lounge chairs, and the ocean with boats in the background.
A tropical resort building with multiple balconies, surrounded by palm trees and a well-manicured lawn with brick pathways.

Hotel: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

A throwback to an era when beach bumming was a thing.

This classic “motel” may not have all the luxury but it makes up for it with a beach bum attitude.

You’ll love the location right in town and right on the beach.

We loved it!


Aerial view of a coastal resort with golf course, tennis courts, and ocean shoreline, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

Hotel: The Westin Reserva Conchal

An upscale All-Inclusive north of Tamarindo

When you’re done “beach bumming” in Tamarindo, enjoy the luxury and service of this All Inclusive in the Guancaste province of Costa Rica.

The resort is gorgeous, on a beach, provides a lot of opportunity for activities both on and off resort.

Combine this with a stay at Hotel Diria and you’ll have an unforgettable experience!

A bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, and a wooden headboard. There is a hanging lamp beside the bed, a ceiling fan, and a sitting area with a chaise lounge near large sliding glass doors leading to a balcony with trees visible outside.

Destination: Jamaica

A luxury resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a white multi-story building with lit windows and balconies at dusk.
White sandy beach with turquoise water and palm trees, clear blue sky, and boats in the distance.

Hotel: Couples Swept Away Negril

The beach! The beach! The beach!

A slightly older All-Inclusive on a terrific beach, with great service, accommodations, and food..

And did I mention “THE BEACH”.

Destination: Hawaii

A view from a balcony overlooking a beach with palm trees, umbrellas, lounge chairs, and people enjoying the sunny day by the water.
Hotel room with a view of the ocean through glass sliding doors, furnished with a bed, chairs, lamps, and wall art.

Hotel: Outrigger Reef Waikiki

Book ocean front and enjoy the vide of Waikiki Beach and the walkability of the area around the hotel.

Great location! Great hotel!