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Family Staycation at Four Seasons Dallas

September 11, 2020

// red dress // printed dress // white dress // bow sandals

Reaching Four Seasons Dallas is a quick drive for us, just about 25 minutes, but it truly feels like we’re getting a lot further away from Dallas than that! FS Dallas is such a peaceful, relaxing place, a spot that we always enjoy visiting. We were really feeling the need for a weekend get away and decided to head to FS Dallas for a family staycation!

We were so excited for a weekend to relax and be “Four Seasons pampered” in our own city. Four Seasons Dallas has something for everyone. We took advantage of the pool, cabana, room service (superb), golf and amazing dining on site at LAW restaurant (so good and the best service). The spa is also open, but we didn’t schedule any treatments this time, wanting to spend time with the little guys at the pool, enjoying the cabana. We had the best time being together in a place other than our homes! We got dressed up, enjoyed our first meal out just the six of us (the last time was when we were in Vegas in early March) and soaked up some of the last days of summer!

FS Dallas always has the highest standards when it comes to taking care of their guests and we were very impressed with the COVID protocols they have implemented for the safety and comfort of their guests. We felt so safe and secure knowing that FS Dallas has done everything possible to protect us during our stay. Here are just a few precautions FS Dallas is taking to make sure you have a safe (and relaxing) stay:

Valet meets you with golf cart at the front of hotel and loads your luggage on the golf cart while you check in
Temperature checks with scanner at check-in (see our Instagram Reels for more details)
Valet in golf cart follows you as you park your car and takes you to your room
Rooms are sanitized and cleaned daily – all frequent touch points, too
Room service can either be dropped off at your door or if you opt for traditional service, everyone must be wearing masks while it’s being set up
Masks are required in public indoor areas
Restaurants are set up for social distancing, QR code menus are used and all napkins/utensils are sanitized and wrapped in cling wrap before being brought to the table
All public doors/handles have auto-sanitizing pads installed
Pool lounges and tables are sanitized after each guest’s departure
Pool staff wear masks

If you guys have any questions for us about our staycation, please ask here in the comments or send us an email (hello@bishopandholland.com).

PS We would do it all over again and hope we get to soon!

// what we packed //

// always the best welcome amenities – the boys loved decorating their own cookies //

// first afternoon by the pool wearing: striped swimsuit // plaid pareo // pool slides // white swimsuit // pareo // white pool slides //

// dinner at LAW //

// enjoying morning views and coffee from our patio //

// headed to sunday brunch at LAW wearing: orange dress // ikat maxi dress // pink maxi dress //

// cabana pool day wearing: scallop swimsuit // black swim suit // blue cover up //

// he swam all day and fell asleep right before dinner //

// golf cart to dinner wearing: floral dress // white maxi dress // boys’ outfits //

// room service breakfast //

// until next time FS Dallas! //

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

A Week in San Diego

September 4, 2020

floral dress // slides // white maxi dress // slides // tie dye dress // boys’ outfits

We have had our beach trip planned since we were in San Diego last summer and have been looking forward to it so much, especially given the months of staying at home. When the time came to decide whether we were really going to take the plunge and fly to San Diego, it was a serious decision for us. We prayed, discussed the pros and cons and talked with our pediatrician about whether or not to go, given the pandemic. In the end, we decided to go and it was just what we needed. We were extra careful flying and once we were in San Diego, we had groceries delivered and only left to go to the beach and the zoo one day.

The weather was beautiful, we had so much fun cooking and the boys absolutely loved the sand, water and seeing their cousins. It couldn’t have been better medicine for the times we’re in. We made so many fun memories! We’re now happy to be back and grateful we all stayed healthy! xx

PS We’ve already booked our trip for next year 🙂

// boys’ swim suits //

// boys’ swim suits //

// boys’ swim suits //

navy dress // gingham dress // visor

sweatshirt // shorts // pool shoes

scalloped swimsuit // pareo // visor // boys’ swim suits

striped swimsuit // slides

white t-shirt // floral leggings // white slides // pink sweatshirt // yellow and floral leggings // pink slides // white t-shirt // floral and tie dye leggings // white slides

pareo // white swimsuit // visor // boys’ swim suits

tie dye dress // slides // ruffle shirt // jean shorts // sneakers

visor // scallop swimsuit // pareo // slides // striped swim suit // pareo // pink slides

shorts // t-shirt // sweatshirt // plaid shorts

// jumpsuit //

pink dress // black dress // white dress

// favorite time of day //

white maxi dress // boys’ outfits

white dress // headband // boys’ outfits

blue maxi dress // sweatshirt // shorts

white maxi dress // boys’ outfits

floral dress // boys’ outfits

white swimsuit // pareo // visor

striped dress // maxi dress // olive sweater (similar)

// until next year! //

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

Birthday Weekend in Las Vegas

March 17, 2020

gingham dress // sandals (similar) // sunglasses

At the beginning of the month, we went to Las Vegas for a quick weekend getaway to celebrate Stia and Caleb’s birthdays. It’s crazy to think that so much has changed in such a short period of time. We had the best time while we were away relaxing in Vegas. We didn’t really realize how much we all needed a weekend away!

We stayed at Four Seasons Las Vegas a year and a half ago and once we stayed there we vowed to never stay anywhere else in Las Vegas! It is truly a paradise in the middle of a very busy city, plus it’s a non-gaming hotel which means no smoking or loud crowds. It is so nice to walk into a peaceful, elegant, smoke free lobby in the midst of the Las Vegas strip! We realize that now with Coronavirus, not many are traveling – but, once things calm down and go back to normal, you’ll want to add Four Seasons Las Vegas to your list!

pink ombre dress // jeans // pink cardigan // gold bow shoes // tie dye dress // floral dress // pink floral top // white jeans // rockstud pumps // white bag

Five Things We Love about Four Seasons Las Vegas

In addition to everything we mentioned above, and from our last post, here are the five things we love most about Four Seasons Las Vegas:

Very kid-friendly: Las Vegas and kids don’t typically mix, but we had such a great experience with the boys the last time we were at Four Seasons Las Vegas that we didn’t think twice about bringing Ford this time! The Four Seasons Las Vegas is very kid-friendly. We were in one-bedroom suites and there was ample space for Ford to have his crib/room for naps and bed. In addition to providing a crib, the hotel had toiletries, diapers and a welcome gift for Ford. We also love that since it is a non-gaming hotel, the vibe is very relaxed and peaceful. We took advantage of the nanny service one of the nights we were there so that we could go to dinner and a show. Each nanny is background checked, holds certifications and we typically utilize the service at least one night per trip!
Spa/Nail services: The spa and nail salon are beautiful! We were treated to “Martinis and Manicures” to kick off our trip. It was so nice to check in, have a beautiful lunch on the patio and then head to our nail appointment. It was such relaxing experience and we very much enjoyed our margaritas and grapefruit spritz while getting our manicures!
The best breakfast/brunch buffet: We went to Sunday brunch and we sat enjoying our breakfast for a few hours – we had nowhere to be and just enjoyed trying everything! And everything we tried was delicious. The guys enjoyed the signature Bloody Marys and we loved the mimosas with fresh squeezed juice. One of our favorite parts of brunch was the homemade mini donut station where you can choose the icing and topping you would like for each one. So fun and so yummy!
Laid back pool: The Four Seasons Las Vegas pool is a serene, quiet spot – unlike most other Vegas hotel pools. We had a cabana for the day which comes with a fruit platter, mineral water, Evian facial spray, a big screen TV and the best service. Cabana One had plenty of room for the six of us, including room for a pack and play for Ford to take his naps. We stayed the whole day. We had the cabana our last day there and it was the perfect way to finish our trip!
Attention to detail and service: Four Seasons hotels have service unlike any other and Four Seasons Las Vegas is one of the best. Everywhere we went on property we were greeted by name. Caleb’s actual birthday was on our last day and they provided a special birthday surprise during our Cabana day- the best-ever chocolate covered strawberries. We enjoyed in-room dining for breakfast on Monday and it was delicious, on-time and hot. The server even poured our coffee for us to enjoy while he set up our breakfast. In so many ways, the service at Four Seasons Las Vegas is a step above!
Okay, we have to add one more! Even though FS Las Vegas is a non-gaming casino, if you feel like trying your luck, just step through a convenient door and you’re in the Mandalay Bay Hotel casino. Couldn’t be easier.

Those are five of our favorite things about Four Seasons Las Vegas, but there are so many more. Let us know if you have the opportunity to stay at Four Seasons on your next trip to Vegas. We would love to hear what you loved about it!