Stephanie Drenka
This staycation at The Highland Dallas was sponsored by Curio Collection. All opinions are my own.
A busy month filled with musical rehearsals and performances has left this blog a bit neglected, as you may have noticed. It’s also been nearly two months since I’ve slept in my own bed. With the show over and our home repairs nearing completion, an invitation from Curio Collection by Hilton to…
It’s been a month since we returned from our Dubai trip, and I still find myself under the city’s magical spell. This is my last recap from the vacation, and I saved it for the end because, in some ways, it was my favorite part– our hotel, the Park Hyatt Dubai. Park…
We spent our final afternoon in Dubai relaxing on Jumeirah Beach after a busy morning of skiing. Overcast weather left us with the beach almost to ourselves, which made for some amazing photo opportunities of the Burj al Arab (famously known for its sailboat shape). Thanks to our Dubai trip, I’ve rediscovered…
From the desert to the slopes, we spent our last morning in Dubai skiing! Ski Dubai is located in Mall of the Emirates and was the first indoor ski resort to open in the Middle East. It contains five runs (varying in difficulty from bunny slopes to a black run, and freestyle…
If you could do only one thing while visiting Dubai, it should be a desert safari. Our Sundowner Dune Dinner Safari from Arabian Adventures was something I’ll never forget, and epitomized the magical quality of the city for me. (I may or may not have been singing “Arabian Nights” from Aladdin in…
I’ve dreamed about visiting Atlantis ever since watching Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen as Madison and Alex Stewart in the classic film Holiday in the Sun. I have yet to make it to the Bahamas property (where the movie was filmed). However, on our trip to Dubai, we spent the day at…
