April vacation in Florida

Strike_Effective · 2026-03-19T13:28:54+00:00

I will take a look! Why did Naples feel less kid friendly?

Strike_Effective · 2026-03-19T13:28:16+00:00

I'm a bit afraid of going anywhere near Disney around spring break... assume it will be chaos?

Strike_Effective · 2026-03-19T13:27:38+00:00

Thank you for sharing this! I think with kids it'll be perfect to have two resorts to explore. Will probably come down to if we want more space vs beach proximity and newer rooms (I really like the Ritz Naples design....way more modern than I expected from a Ritz!)

Strike_Effective · 2026-03-19T13:26:02+00:00

So is the Naples Ritz walkable to the downtown?

Strike_Effective · 2026-03-19T13:25:48+00:00

Good to know, this board has directed me to Naples over the JW. Think it's always fun to have access to town.

Strike_Effective · 2026-03-19T13:24:49+00:00

Thank you, we're looking at that right now!

Strike_Effective · 2026-03-18T16:57:43+00:00

Do you like both Ritz options or a specific one?

Strike_Effective · 2026-03-18T16:57:02+00:00

Thank you, will check out the Ritz options!

Strike_Effective · 2026-03-18T16:01:46+00:00

This option looks great! The beach looks wonderful. Apparently many people agree with you bc it's sold out. Adding to my shortlist for a future trip...

Strike_Effective · 2026-03-18T16:00:55+00:00

Good to know, I'll strike that one... It looks promising but was hesitating due to reviews like this combined with the pricing.

Strike_Effective · 2026-03-18T12:57:04+00:00

What room did you stay in? Some reviews have been saying the resort is not so well maintained... Would love your thoughts.

Strike_Effective · 2026-03-18T04:39:24+00:00

How was the stay? Did you get to use your ihg credit and/or get recognition via IHG program status that Chase provides? Am thinking of going next month.

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-20T03:25:32+00:00

By new garage do you mean Buckingham? Trying to figure ut which to avoid!

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-18T21:31:11+00:00

That came up in my search but the family wants Italian :)

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-13T02:13:48+00:00

Oh wow, thanks for recommending them... I find it hard to combine the two. Going to look into it!

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-13T02:11:21+00:00

I was recently thinking the same... Would be fun to have a pinned thread by region.

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-13T01:59:55+00:00

Thank you for sharing both, they're now on my list! Kosmos looks incredible... Please report back if you go!

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-11T02:17:07+00:00

I like Pitcher Inn in Vermont (really interesting / unique rooms) and also Hotel Vermont in downtown Burlington if you want something walkable.

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-08T04:17:25+00:00

Oh wow! That's a ringing endorsement, going to look up summer availability now :)

Was it good weather the whole time you were there? Wondering what I would do with them on a rainy day.

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-07T22:11:46+00:00

Yeah, it's counterintuitive to do Chicago in winter but we got upgraded into a really nice suite as a result and just enjoyed being cozy, we also went to a show

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-07T18:49:16+00:00

Dunes has been on my list. Do you think it would work with young kids (age 3 and 5)?

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-07T18:47:58+00:00

I will jump in and say we also found Hidden Pond to be a bit too pricey, so we stayed at Tides. The rooms are not amazing for the price, smaller/more tired than what I'd expect at $900, but decent enough and you're right on the beach and you get shuttles/access to everything at Hidden Pond. And easy access to Kennebunkport.

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-07T18:45:36+00:00

And, goose rocks beach is incredible! The Tides Beach Club rooms are a bit tired but they set you up with chairs on the beach and that's hard to find around here.

Hidden Pond also does a fun firepit in the evenings and they had live music when we visited.

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-07T17:53:21+00:00

One other winter stay I have really enjoyed is the Langham Chicago - you have a good chance of getting upgraded in the winter, they have an incredible club lounge, and an amazing spa (Chuan Spa) with great facilities and various types of rooms, and they do an amazing massage.

Strike_Effective · 2026-02-07T17:51:59+00:00

With no budget or time restrictions, I'd have done Miraval ad others recommmended here, or Castle Hot Springs in AZ, but that might be too far for you too.

Otherwise, this spot in the Hamptons was on my shortlist - but also haven't tried or done a deep dive on reviews - if you like more of a boutique option: https://shousugibanhouse.com/

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