The Fairway Forest Resort at Sapphire Valley is one of the most beautiful locations for a resort we have ever stayed at. It is nestled in a great location for your Blue Ridge Mountains getaway and is still a drivable distance away from Asheville & …
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The Suites at Fall Creek has everything you need to unwind at its finest. If you’re looking for a place to recharge and refresh along with having everything nearby that Branson, Missouri has to offer then The Suites at Fall Creek is exactly what you’re looking for. We chose this resort for two main reasons. The first is because we’re The Club members, which is formerly known as Diamond Resorts and is now owned by Hilton Grand Vacations. This is the nearest resort we found on our list of resorts to choose from. Second, it’s a resort that has it all and you’ll see why below.
The Lobby
The lobby is inviting, clean, and spacious. It has plenty of seating and if you want to know what activities are happening while you stay, just ask either the front desk or the concierge. You can even rent marina equipment for your enjoyment!
Our Room
This is where I’m really picky! Our room has to be very clean, tidy, and supplied with everything as stated on their website. They did not disappoint! It is a beautiful room equipped with everything you need in every spot: the kitchen, the living room, the dining room, the bedrooms, the bathrooms, and the patio. We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite. Also, there are two things that MUST be of high quality every…single…time no matter what hotel/resort we’re staying at and those are 1. bed sheets 2. towels Everything at this resort was up to par! No comforters here!
The Grounds & On-Site Activities
The grounds are beautiful because it not only is well manicured, but geese live here! There are all kinds of activities you & your family can engage in such as grilling, outdoor seating, swimming (indoor & outdoor), ping pong, beach volleyball, playgrounds, game room, video game area, shuffleboard, and mini golf! There is something for everyone.
If you’re ready to book, do so because this resort fills up quickly especially during the summer and holidays. I highly recommend this resort because it had everything we wanted & needed with a great location! Whether you’re looking to unwind and relax or just need a place to stay for the night near or in Branson, The Suites at Fall Creek is a great place.
My goal is always to inspire others to get out and travel. It’s always fun to visit new places and experience different things. Road trips are great because you can go at your own pace, stop anywhere you want, and eat at local mom-n-pop restaurants. …
Since we are Hilton Grand Vacations members, we booked Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina through them. However, you don’t need to be members of any establishment in order to stay here. You can book directly from Hyatt Regency’s website. If you want the …
Liki Tiki Village by Hilton Grand Vacations is a wonderful family hotel with a Polynesian theme. Centrally located in Orlando, you can have a piece of Hawaii without leaving the mainland! It is the perfect spot to stay while you’re having fun at the theme parks and everything else that Orlando has to offer!
CHECKING IN
Our stay began with us checking in at the VIP lounge. Hilton Grand Vacations is wonderful at recognizing its members and going above & beyond in customer service.
POOL AREA
When we received our room keys, we decided to first check out the pool area, Liki Tiki Lagoon Water Adventure Park. We were amazed at how kid friendly it was! Our kids are teenagers now, but they still had a blast cooling off from the Florida heat. This resort has 2 pools, 5 waterslides and a volcano that erupts water. So much fun!
Furthermore, there is no need to get out of the pool, change, and hop in a car for lunch because of the bar and grille located right there at the pool area. It makes it very convenient for families with small children, or for anyone really!
OUR ROOM
After checking out the pool area, we were ready to see our room that was located on the top floor. Needless to say, we were very happy with our room. It was a 2 bedroom unit which was perfect for our family of 4. Our teen boys do not like to share beds anymore like they used to when they were little, so this was the perfect set up for us. The living room area was big and the kitchen was amazing. As you can see with some of the items we placed on the kitchen counter, we made ourselves right at home.
Having a washer and dryer in our room is essential when we spend at least two weeks or more. It is important to us because we can pack less.
Our room had a small balcony overlooking the trees and natural habitat.
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Sea Mountain Resort on The Big Island of Hawaii is a place where you can unwind from it all. If you’re looking for a quieter secluded resort, this is the place where you want to stay. This would be the perfect place, especially for couples! On our …
Calabogie Peaks Resort is an escape of its own because it has everything you want in a vacation! Forget renting a car. You don’t need to! However, if you do rent a car, make sure to check out my post on what to do near Calabogie “Ottawa, …
Have you ever wanted to feel like a prince or princess or maybe have watched “The Princess Bride” movie one too many times? Well, here is your chance to fulfill some of your dreams!
Thurnham Hall is a country estate turned into a resort and is owned by Hilton Grand Vacations. We are members of Diamond Resorts so we take full advantage of the resorts they provide worldwide. It is located in Lancaster, England.
Our son absolutely loves ducks. When he saw the ducks on the grounds he fell in love!
Rooms:
The rooms are bigger on the inside than the outside. We had a 2 story room that consisted of a king size bed upstairs and a downstairs queen sofa bed. Our boys had a blast looking at the ducks over the window in the kitchen.
Extras:
The pool was luxurious! It was not huge, but very fancy. The pool, of course, is always awesome for kids. It was indoors so you can go swimming at any time regardless of the weather. However, the weather was gorgeous while we were there in the summertime.
Across the resort is a field of cows and sheep. Although we didn’t see a lot of sheep, there is a funny story. Our youngest son was making sheep sounds. After a few times of him doing this, we heard MANY sheep in the background doing the same thing. It’s like he was the sheep whisperer!
Final Note:
I recommend this resort because it is located centrally to Scotland and London. You get the best of both worlds. Also, it is not located in a busy city. It is remote so you will be driving out a bit to get to it. The staff was friendly, the rooms were clean, and staying in a country estate that looks like a castle…well, who can beat that?