Everybody loves the new Mauna Lani, an Auberge resort. See photos from our stays and read about promotions and inclusions when booking with travelhappier.

Hawaii, Hotels, TravelMarissaJune 11, 2023Hawaii, hotel, Mauna Lani, resort, big island, reviewComment

Grand Wailea - Sneak Peak of the New Renovations!

The Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort - is getting a massive makeover (renovations are happening as we speak). Take a sneak peak of the rooms and suites of the exclusive Napua Tower and receive exclusive amenities when booking through travelhappier.

Hawaii, Hotels, TravelMarissaDecember 12, 2022Hawaii, hotel, resort, review, renovations, Grand wailea renovation, Maui, Resort, Spa, maui, Napua TowerComment

Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown | an IHG Luxury Hotel

Updated review of the InterContinental, an IHG luxury hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

Hotels, TravelMarissaApril 4, 2020hotel, intercontinental, los angeles, review, vacation, ihgComment

Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo: Luxury Accommodations and Five-Star Service in the Tallest Building in Tokyo

Review of our stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo with club level access and view current Marriott STARS and Virtuoso offerings at this five-star hotel.

Travel, Hotels, JapanMarissaJanuary 30, 2020marriott, stars, hotel, accommodations, review, japan, tokyo, travelComment

Shopping and Eating in Bend, Oregon

The best places to eat, drink, and shop when you’re visiting Bend, Oregon on your family vacay. Loved this little town!

Food, Places, TravelMarissa GradJuly 25, 2019city guide, travel, food, restaurant, vacation, review, shopping

The Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort

Hotels, Travel, HawaiiMarissaJuly 10, 2019accommodations, flight, grand wailea, hawaii, maui, momlife, resort, restaurant, review, vacationComment

Best Eats in Tokyo, Japan | a travelhappy guide

Here’s a guide to our favorite food in one of our favorite cities, Tokyo! Read on for the best sushi, tempura, tonkatsu, ramen, tsukemen, shabu shabu, and udon in this town full of the amazing food. Many of these recs have multiple locations, so check Apple or Google maps for the location that’s convenient to you.

Places, Travel, FoodMarissaMarch 27, 2019accommodations, baby, city guide, food, guide, japan, japanese, michelin guide, momlife, restaurant, review, tokyo, travel, vacationComment

Air Canada Business Class (CPH to YYZ) on a Boeing 777-300ER | travelhappier review

Flights, TravelMarissa GradFebruary 14, 2019recommendations, review, flight, air canada, copenhagen

Scenes from a Copenhagen Food Tour

We loved our Foods of Copenhagen food tour with Fie. We tried smorrebord, grod, sparkling beer, danish pastries, cheese, chocolates, licorice, and fermented fries served with really yummy Korean fried chicken — so good, and we learned a lot about Danish culture and history, too. Highly recommended!

Food, Places, TravelMarissa GradDecember 31, 2018copenhagen, food, review, restaurant Comment

the St. Regis Rome | a travelhappier luxury stay

Review of a fantastic 5 night stay at the St. Regis Rome: true luxury and impeccable, warm service.

Hotels, Travel, ItalyMarissa GradDecember 21, 2018review, recommendations, hotel, rome, st. regis, marriott, starsComment

Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort | Machu Picchu Hotel in Sacred Valley, Peru

A review of Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Sacred Valley, Peru | the best place to stay when visiting Machu Picchu, complete with a private rail station that takes you directly to the base of Machu Picchu | a Virtuoso property | staying in Urubamba

Hotels, TravelMarissaNovember 8, 2018accommodations, hotel, resort, review, top five, travel, vacation, marriott, luxury collection, starsComment

Follow me as I eat my way through NYC

MarissaOctober 17, 2018accommodations, baby, city guide, destination, food, guide, momlife, new york, restaurant, review, vacationComment