St. Regis, Monarch Beach Dana Point

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Sacramento to Monarch Beach...Like Night and Day

A travel blog entry by kitkatgo

I flew out of Sacramento, since the kids and I had been visiting my family in the Central Valley, and the kids were staying with my mom and dad while I was away. I was so looking forward to getting to the beach, because the Valley heat was sweltering, and my stress levels were high. The flight went well and was not even full, so that was nice. DH …

Spa and Regatta

A travel blog entry by kitkatgo

This morning DH left early for sessions at his executive summit. I had room service ($40--it amazes me how expensive this place is!). Then I was off to the spa (Spa Gaucin) for my Mineral Trio. It was great. The treatment room was beautiful--two treatment tables, shower, spa tub and fireplace...all for me. :) I had a salt scrub first, then the …

Another Wonderful Day at the St. Regis

A travel blog entry by kitkatgo

We spent some of our day just relaxing, sipping cappucinos and looking out the window while we sat at a little bistro table. You could see the hotel grounds and pool, as well as the ocean. We watched a rehearsal for a wedding, and an interesting couple on their balcony from that little bistro table. Tonight there was no Summit dinner, so we got to …

Drive to Sacramento Airport

A travel blog entry by kitkatgo

Had to get up at the unGodly hour of 5:45. Ugggghhh. Had our usual breakfast at the hotel and then got the car packed up, and checked out. Said goodbye to the breakfast lady...she was so nice. She gave us some peaches and orange juice for the road. Dropped the kids off at mom and dad's by 7:15 or so, and DH and I were off to the airport. The drive …

Arrival at the St. Regis, Monarch Beach

A travel blog entry by kitkatgo

We arrived at the John Wayne Airport, and our driver was waiting as planned. He helped us with our bags which seemed to take forever coming out of the chute. Our drive to the car was kinda fun because the driver was interesting to talk to. He is married to a Japanese lady and goes to Japan every 4 months. He is learning Japanese, so we talked about …