The Westin Melbourne : Celebrating with Friends at a Luxury Hotel Residence

I was invited at The Westin Melbourne hotel by Steve and Nanette Saunders to celebrate with them and their friends Christmas eve and Nanette Saunders 40th birthday. Ooopppsss, sorry if I divulged your age, Nanette!

Surrounded by theatres, designer boutiques, galleries and the city’s finest attractions, The Westin Melbourne combines stylish newly refurbished accommodation, luxurious facilities and intuitive service with the most commanding Melbourne address.

Modern, chic and elegantly understated, the Westin’s dramatic staircase and light filled lobby overlooking City Square sets the tone for this premier 5 star hotel. The property’s extensive contemporary art collection, serene Wellness Centre and sophisticated restaurant and bar enhance the atmosphere – and ensure guests leave feeling better than when they arrived.

Miccosukee Resort and Gaming Hotel : A Sanctuary to Escape the Mundane

"Miami is considered to be the epicenter of the Sunshine State, and within its confines, the Miccosukee Indian Tribe has erected an alcazar dedicated to gaming enthusiasts - the Miccosukee Resort and Gaming Hotel. In an age where so many enterprises are disregarding the personal touch that leads to a memorable guest experience, the Miccosukee Resort is using the depth of its tribe’s affluent tradition to present players with a sanctuary where they can escape the mundane."

Miccosukee Resort and Gaming is a charming hotel that offers 302 guestrooms (256 rooms, 46 suites) all offering 27-inch TVs, Wi-Fi, and minibars. The hotel features onsite amenities like a full-service spa, a casino, fitness center with cardiovascular and strength-training equipment and an indoor splash pool with spa tub and jacuzzi. The resort's 8,500-square-foot childcare center includes an indoor playground, interactive video games, nature field trips, and water aerobics. A video arcade is also on site.

Key Largo : Dive, Fish and Explore

Road Trip!Out of town trip to Key Largo, Florida. It was a great weather that day and an amazing blue sky was upon us.

Key Largo is a popular tourist destination called "the first of the Florida Keys" because of its northernmost location along the Florida Keys chain. It is the "Dive Capital of the World" because the living coral reef a few miles offshore attracts thousands of scuba divers and sport-fishing enthusiasts, and boasts some of the most fascinating botanical scenery in the state. It is home to the original African Queen boat also known as S/L Livingstone is the boat used in the movie The African Queen in which starred Humprey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn.