I recently had to make a quick one night trip to San Diego to meet with some executives of Clear Channel Radio and the Dr. Laura Syndicated Radio Show to discuss our upcoming Dr. Laura Cruise.
It was a last minute meeting, set for the next morning. I jumped on my trusty Southwest Airlines flight for the one hour trip to the shore - still not sure where I would spend the night. As the flight dropped towards the San Diego Airport, I saw out the window an old friend - The timeless Hotel Del Coronado!
Upon arrival in the baggage claim area I called a friend in the Sales Department to see if she could get me a room - within minutes I was in my rental car, heading across the Coronado Bridge to my FAVORITE Island Hangout - THE BRIGANTINE!
I lived in Coronado for over 8 years, and as anyone who has ever lived there - it becomes part of you. And as soon as you cross that bridge - it is home once again! With so little land to develop, it seems like it never changes. The "Del", Glorietta Bay, Miguel's, The Brigantine and The Lambs Players are always there like old friends!
My first stop was my personal favorite - for a Brig Brew and a San Diego favorite - the Fish Taco! YUM - I'm getting hungry just writing this! KB and Brian were behind the bar - and of course, said hello, as if I had been in the night before - even though it has been a year since my last visit to the Island!
Now it was time to head over to the Del - right
across the street and check in, and check out the latest happenings at one of my favorite hotels. I checked in - and to my surprise - found that my friends in the sales department had upgraded me to an AWESOME oceanview suite! THANKS AGAIN! If you ever want to stay at the Del - give me a call and we will make sure you are treated like Royalty.
The entire staff of the Del and all the KSL Resorts are an incredible group. We have worked with them over the years and have enjoyed a wonderful business relationship. It actually started in La Quinta, California when I was on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce with the current President of KSL Resorts - but that is another story.
The view from the suite was incredible - I was tempted to settle on the balcony, open a book and relax, but wanted to see the recent additions to the resort - the Beach Village at The Del.
Beach Village, an exclusive enclave within the iconic setting of the oceanfront resort, offers an ultra-luxe contemporary vacation experience. Located on Coronado’s award-winning beach and inspired by the original hotel’s coastal architectural style, the guestrooms and suites at Beach Village offer dining and living spaces with fully-equipped kitchens and gourmet-quality appliances, cozy fireplaces, plush 400 thread-count bedding, spa-style baths with soaking tubs and spacious ocean-view balconies and private terraces. Guests of Beach Village enjoy private pools and hot tubs, private access to the beach and personalized concierge service to tend to your every need.
It is my goal for this summer to find a way to reserve one of the One and Two Bedroom Villas for a little escape this summer from the Tucson heat!
After my sightseeing and walk on the beach, it was back to the Suite where I ordered Room Service and enjoyed a relaxing dinner on the patio and an early night - this was after all a BUSINESS TRIP! :)
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