Have you heard of Funner, California? I know, I know, Funner is not a word! You are right, it is a place! Funner isn’t a city. It’s a place with one resort, one casino, 1,086 hotel rooms, 10 eateries, three lounges, concert venue, and a mini-water park. As part of Harrahs Resort Casino new branding campaign, the location was renamed…
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6th Annual West Coast BBQ Classic at the Queen Mary
The 6th annual West Coast BBQ Classic (WCBC) will once again return to The Queen Mary in Long Beach, California on Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Barbeque experts and amateur grill masters will take part in a classic showdown to compete for the title of West Coast’s BEST BBQ. Throughout the day visitors will experience eating…
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Holidays at Hotel Del Coronado | A Season to Sparkle
One of our favorite places to visit during the holidays is Hotel Del Coronado. Last year we were able to experience their brand new DELights experience which was beautiful to see. We sipped hot chocolate and watched the ice skaters in their famous outdoor skating rink by the sea. This holiday season they will have all of the favorites for…
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Queen Mary’s ScotsFestival 2016
For the last 10 years or so, Amy and I have attended the Queen Mary’s ScotsFestival & International Highland Games. The annual ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXIII will be held this year on February 13-14 from 9AM-6PM. It is held each year on Presidents Day weekend. You will be able to experience the rich culture and history of Scotland…
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Holiday Season at Hotel Del Coronado
There is so much to do and see at the Hotel Del Coronado during the holiday season. Hotel del Coronado has been celebrating the holidays in grand tradition since 1888. In 1904, America experienced the first electrically-lit outdoor Christmas tree. Today, The Del transforms into a holiday wonderland with the new DELights experience in the Garden Patio, beachfront ice skating,…
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Queen Mary’s Chill 2015 | The Ice Kingdom
CHILL® returns to The Queen Mary November 20th and is open until January 10, 2016. WHAT IS CHILL®? CHILL® is The Queen Mary’s annual frozen holiday event highlighted by The Ice Kingdom, an awe-inspiring 13,000 sq ft walk-thru exhibit that drops to a numbing 9 degrees inside featuring larger-than-life ice creations some towering over 2.5 stories tall and made using…
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