The Tetra Hotel, a Marriott Autograph Collection property, just opened in Sunnyvale last Friday after much delay. I originally found out about this hotel when browsing the Marriott website, and as it’s so close to where I live, I pledged to stay there on opening night. Unfortunately, that didn’t end up happening, as I flew out to Boston the same …
Introduction: Boston in the Middle of Winter
Welcome to Chasing New Adventure’s latest trip report! Yesterday night I returned from spending 4 nights in Boston, split across 3 different hotels. The trip was filled with several surprises, including last-minute flight cancellations and hotels that refused to honour the breakfast policy, plus weather that changed practically every few hours. Our Flights to Boston This report will contain 4 …
Introduction: Winter Break on the Coast
I just returned from spending 3 days in San Luis Obispo county, home to Cambria, Pismo Beach, and Paso Robles, amongst many other destinations. As I was planning the trip, I realized that 3 days wouldn’t be nearly enough time to experience all this region has to offer, but I still managed to see lots. We drove down from the …
Hotel Review: Element Denver Downtown East
For our second night in Denver, I chose to stay at the Element Denver Downtown East. We had an expiring Marriott free night certificate, and this was one of the few places it could be used. Element Denver Booking As mentioned, we booked this hotel using a 35k free night certificate. Although this hotel is only a Category 4 property, …
Introduction: 2 Days in Denver
Welcome to my first trip report! At the beginning of each trip report I publish, I’ll be posting an introduction post that includes some details about the planning/booking, and some highlights of the trip. 3 weeks ago, my dad and I spent a couple nights in Denver. There was no particular reason for this trip, but after we had to …