Williamsburg Vacation: Unbelievable Deals at Holiday Inn Club Vacations!
Okay, buckle up, because this isn't your average hotel review. We're diving deep into whatever this place is, and I'm going to be brutally honest, emotionally charged, and maybe, just maybe, a little bit rambling. Consider this less a review and more… a therapy session about a hotel stay. Let's GO.
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Right, so, let's get started. I've just come out of this… experience. And honestly? My brain is still a bit scrambled. They promised the world, right? And you know how hotels do that – all polished photographs and glowing reviews. Let's see if the reality matched the promises.
Accessibility: Okay, this is where things started kind of okay, but ultimately fell a bit flat. They say they're wheelchair accessible, but… well. (Accessibility) The lobby was fine, the elevators worked. But the ramps? Let's just say my friend, who uses a wheelchair, gave them the side-eye. (Wheelchair Accessible) They were… challenging. And one of the restaurants? Nope. Completely inaccessible. (On-site accessible restaurants/lounges - Failed) That's a big, fat fail in my book. They try, but they need to really try.
On-site accessible restaurants / lounges: Well , the lounge was nice….
Internet Access: Praise be! (Internet Access) Apparently, the 21st century has reached this place. (Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!) Free Wi-Fi? Check. Wi-Fi in public areas? Yep. (Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas) Actually good Wi-Fi, too. No buffering while streaming the latest true crime docu-series. Big win for me.
Things to do, Ways to relax: This is where things got interesting. (Things to Do, Ways to Relax) They had a LOT of options. Spa? (Spa) Absolutely. Several types of spas. Body scrub? (Body Scrub) They also had a Body wrap. (Body Wrap) Fitness center? Yep. (Fitness Center) Like, a legitimately good fitness center, not just a dusty treadmill in a closet. Pool with a view? (Pool with View) Absolutely. Though, let's be honest, sometimes you just want a normal pool. But this one was pretty. Sauna, Spa/Sauna, and steamroom?! (Sauna, Spa/Sauna, Steamroom) Yes to all. Frankly, I was a bit overwhelmed. I felt obligated to try everything. The foot bath was… weird, but hey, I'm not complaining. The massage? Bliss. Pure, unadulterated bliss. (Massage) I almost fell asleep and snored. Almost.
Cleanliness and safety: Okay, this is HUGE right now, and they seemed to take it seriously, which is a huge relief. (Cleanliness and Safety) They advertised anti-viral cleaning products. (Anti-viral Cleaning Products) Breakfast in-room? (Breakfast in Room) Yep. Breakfast takeaway service? Also yes. (Breakfast Takeaway Service) Cashless payment? Of course. (Cashless payment service) Daily disinfection in common areas? Seemed like it. (Daily Disinfection in Common Areas) Hand sanitizer everywhere. (Hand Sanitizer) Hygiene certification? They claimed it. (Hygiene Certification) Individually-wrapped food options. (Individually-Wrapped Food Options) Physical distancing attempt. (Physical Distancing of at least 1 meter) Staff trained in safety protocols? Seemed reasonably trained. (Staff Trained in Safety Protocol) Room sanitization opt-out available. (Room Sanitization Opt-out Available) Rooms sanitized between stays. (Rooms Sanitized Between Stays) Sanitzed kitchen and tableware items. (Sanitized Kitchen and Tableware Items) Shared stationery removed. (Shared Stationery Removed) All good signs, and the idea of safety was there. I was happy.
Dining, drinking, and snacking: Oh boy, the eating. (Dining, Drinking, and Snacking) This could be a whole separate review. Restaurants? (Restaurants) Plural. Like, a bunch. A la carte? Yep. (A la carte in restaurant) Buffet? Yes. (Buffet in restaurant) But… the buffet… Let me tell you about the buffet. It was… vast. Almost intimidatingly so. Asian breakfast? Western breakfast? Of course. (Asian Breakfast, Western Breakfast) Coffee shop and coffee/tea in the restaurant? Present and accounted for. (Coffee Shop, Coffee/Tea in Restaurant) Salad, soup, and desserts in the restaurant? You better believe it! (Salad in restaurant, Soup in restaurant, Desserts in restaurant) I might have had a dessert or two. Or three. Room service? (Room Service [24-hour]) 24/7. Bless them. Bless them. The poolside bar? (Poolside Bar) Very tempting. Asian cuisine and international cuisine? (Asian Cuisine in restaurant, International Cuisine in restaurant) They had it. The happy hour was… well, I might have overindulged. (Happy Hour) Seriously though. the food was decent.
Services and Conveniences: This is where the hotel shows off. (Services and Conveniences) Air conditioning in public areas? Yes. (Air Conditioning in public areas) Audio-visual equipment? Yes. (Audio-visual Equipment for Special Events) Business facilities galore. (Business Facilities) Currency exchange? Check. (Currency exchange) Daily housekeeping? Check. (Daily Housekeeping) Elevator? Yes. (Elevator) Luggage storage? Yes. (Luggage Storage) Meeting/banquet facilities? Yep. (Meeting/Banquet Facilities) On-site event hosting? They do it. (On-site event hosting) Concierge? A good one. (Concierge) Basically, anything you could possibly need, they probably have it.
For the Kids: I didn't bring any kids, but I saw kids. And I heard kids. (For the Kids) Family/child friendly? Seems like it. (Family/Child Friendly) They had kids facilities. (Kids facilities) Babysitting service, even? (Babysitting Service) They seemed to cater to kids. They might not have been a huge fan of my constant trips back-and-forth to the buffet.
Access, Security & Safety: The usual suspects. Fire extinguishers, smoke alarms – all the things you hope are there. (Access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Check-in/out [express], Check-in/out [private], Couple's room, Exterior corridor, Fire extinguisher, Front desk [24-hour], Hotel chain, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed unavailable, Room decorations, Safety/security feature, Security [24-hour], Smoke alarms, Soundproof rooms.) Check.
Getting Around: Car park? Yes. (Car Park [on-site]) Airport transfer? Yes. (Airport Transfer) They had it. (Taxi Service, Valet parking) The car park was free, too. (Car Park [free of charge]) Bonus points.
Available in all rooms: Now for the real nitty-gritty. (Available in all rooms) Air conditioning! Yes! (Air Conditioning) Alarm clock? Check. (Alarm Clock) Bathrobes? Of course. (Bathrobes) Coffee/tea maker? Naturally! (Coffee/Tea Maker) Free bottled water? Yay! (Free Bottled Water) Hair dryer? Yes. (Hair Dryer) Ironing facilities? Yes. (Ironing Facilities) Mini bar? Oh yes. (Mini Bar) Non-smoking rooms? Yes. (Non-Smoking) Reading light? Check. (Reading Light) Shower? Separate shower/bathtub? Yes! (Shower, Separate shower/bathtub) Slippers? Yep. (Slippers) Smoke detector? Yes. (Smoke Detector) Telephone? You bet. (Telephone) Wi-Fi [free]? You already know. (Wi-Fi [free]) The opening window was an absolute win. (Window that opens) The blackout curtains were essential after that happy hour… (Blackout Curtains)
My Emotional Journey: So, overall? It was a mixed bag. I loved the spa, the food, and the free Wi-Fi. I really appreciated the safety measures. But the accessibility issues? That stung. And the sheer volume of options felt a bit overwhelming at times. I'm still processing it. It was an experience. Would I go back? Maybe. If they fix those accessibility issues, absolutely. Until then? I’m going to go lie down.
Final Thoughts: This hotel
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups! This isn't your sanitized, picture-perfect travel brochure. This is my Williamsburg, and my Holiday Inn Club Vacations Williamsburg Resort By IHG journey. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions, questionable food choices, and the kind of memories that make you simultaneously laugh and cringe years later.
Williamsburg, VA – The Messy, Wonderful Itinerary (ish):
Day 1: Arrival and the "Oh God, Where's the Remote?" Panic
- 1:00 PM: Arrive at the resort. First impressions? Pretty darn nice. That lobby chandelier? Totally unnecessary, but I love it. The check-in process, however, is a slow burn. Remember, patience is a virtue, especially when you're waiting behind a family trying to figure out the intricacies of their timeshare presentation. (I swear, I saw a kid start building a small empire out of Play-Doh while we waited.)
- 2:00 PM: Finally, in our suite! It. Is. Huge. Like, could-host-a-small-wedding huge. Immediately, the hunt begins. "WHERE. IS. THE. REMOTE?!" This is a universal travel anxiety, I swear. Found it… buried under a mountain of throw pillows. Victory!
- 2:30 PM: Quick unpack, followed by a desperate search for coffee. Note to self: Bring instant. Always. Because the resort's coffee shop is… well, let’s just say I’m not sure what bean they're using.
- 3:00 PM: Stroll around the resort. The pools look inviting. The mini-golf course is… let’s just say it’s seen better days. The kids' splash area? Pure chaos. In the best possible way. I'm already picturing myself later, margarita in hand, watching the little monsters.
- 5:00 PM: Dinner at the resort’s Italian place. I'm starving. Order the lasagna (it's a comfort food choice). Verdict? Undecided. It's… fine. Edible. Nothing to write home about, except maybe a strongly worded email to the chef.
- 7:00 PM: Relaxing by the pool. The warm water is like a hug after that long travel day. I can't decide if I have the urge to take a dip or just stare at the water for hours.
- 9:00 PM: Bed. Absolutely. I'm already feeling the exhaustion. It's just the first day, and I'm already feeling the "vacation-tiredness."
Day 2: History, Hiccups, and a Whole Lot of Ice Cream
- 9:00 AM: Colonial Williamsburg. Okay, this is the real deal. The history! The costumes! The smell of horse manure (okay, maybe not the best part). It’s genuinely fascinating, but it also hits you with the realization that life was… hard. Like, really hard. I'm constantly wondering if the people in those costumes are acting as I'm watching the actors and also trying to find the bathrooms.
- 11:30 AM: The Governor’s Palace. Absolutely stunning. I'm suddenly overcome with the urge to wear a powdered wig and declare myself, "Lady [My Name]."
- 1:00 PM: Lunch. We managed to find a charming local cafe. I order something adventurous. My stomach is having doubts.
- 1:30 PM: Okay, so my stomach was right. Turns out this adventurous choice was a mistake. Ahem Rapid restroom trip.
- 3:00 PM: Ice cream! Needed. Absolutely essential. Found the most adorable little place with flavors like "Maple Bacon" and "Lavender Honey." I went classic. Vanilla. Don't judge me. Vanilla is perfect.
- 4:00 PM: Back at the resort. More relaxation, specifically at the pool. I've discovered a new level of relaxation.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner and a show at the resort. A magician. I'm easily impressed. He made a dove appear! How?! And then I ordered a massive burger that I totally regretted later.
- 9:00 PM: Crash. Sleep. Sweet, glorious sleep.
Day 3: Battle! Shopping! And the Questionable Gift Shop
- 9:00 AM: Jamestown Settlement. More history! More learning! More… realizing I'm terrible at remembering dates. The replica ships were cool, though. I secretly wanted to climb aboard and sail away.
- 11:00 AM: The Yorktown Battlefield. Okay, now we're talking. The actual battle grounds! Seeing where history happened! I took a moment to be deeply and profoundly moved by the sacrifice of so many… then remembered I was hungry.
- 12:00 PM: Food trucks. Hooray. There are some decent food options. I went for the tacos. Much better decision.
- 2:00 PM: Shopping. The outlet malls. Retail therapy. I try on a too-loud shirt, and almost buy it. I talk myself out of it. I buy another shirt.
- 4:00 PM: The gift shop. Sigh. You know you have to. I buy a "I Heart Williamsburg" magnet (because, apparently, one magnet per trip is a law).
- 5:00 PM: Poolside. Sun. Done.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner at a restaurant in town. I'm feeling like a proper tourist, eating out almost every night. It's all good, and I'm fully embracing this vacation.
- 9:00 PM: Watching a movie. The remote is still working. Praise be.
Day 4: Sunday Funday, Farewell (and a Little Bit of Panic)
- 9:00 AM: Sleep in! Hallelujah!
- 10:00 AM: Breakfast at the resort. It's passable. I load up on the waffles. Calories don't count on vacation, right?
- 11:00 AM: The pool. More pool time. I'm starting to resemble a well-done lobster.
- 1:00 PM: One last lunch in town. Pizza. Because pizza.
- 2:00 PM: Packing. The dreaded packing. I have somehow managed to accumulate an extraordinary amount of laundry.
- 3:00 PM: The inevitable checkout. The staff is surprisingly lovely, considering they're probably dealing with a parade of stressed-out vacationers all day.
- 4:00 PM: Driving home. Slightly panicked about going back to reality, but also craving the peace and quiet of my own bed.
- 4:00 PM: Reflections: Loved it. Would do it again? Absolutely. Would I pack differently? Probably not. Did I eat too much ice cream? Debatable. The memories? Priceless.
- 5:00 PM: On the road back home.
Final Thoughts: This wasn't a perfect vacation. It was messy, imperfect, and probably a little bit embarrassing at times. But it was real. And it was wonderful. And that, my friends, is what matters. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go find a gym. And maybe a new pair of pants. And maybe a therapist, because I’m still not over that lasagna.
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So, what *is* this FAQ about, anyway? And why the heck am I reading it?
Alright, alright, let's not beat around the bush. This here is a FAQ. You know, Frequently Asked Questions. Supposedly. It’s about… whatever the heck *you* want it to be about. I dunno. What are *you* wondering about? If you've gotta ask, then I'm supposed to be answering. Ideally. See, I'm just making this up as I go along *because* I'm trying to sound real. And you're reading it because… well, I have no idea. Maybe you're bored. Maybe you're desperate. Maybe you're hoping for some actual human connection in this digital wasteland. Either way, welcome!
Okay, fine. But *why* do I need a FAQ *about anything*? Doesn't everything have instructions?
Oh, instructions. The *joy* of instructions. Yeah, sure, theoretically things *should* have clear instructions. But life, and the internet, and frankly, *me*, are rarely theoretical. Instructions are like… a perfect soufflé. Beautiful, amazing… and utterly useless when you're staring at a pile of flour and eggs and haven’t the faintest clue where to even begin. Then you get frustrated at the recipe. *Then* you search desperate for information. Thus? FAQs! They handle the things that are *never* mentioned in the official stuff. FAQs are where the secrets, the shortcuts, the "oh, by the way, you'll mess this up the first five times" kind of wisdom lives.
So, are these FAQs actually… useful? Or just more internet noise?
Look, I’m not gonna lie to you. There's a *very* high chance of noise. But, I *hope* they're useful. I *try* to be. I mean, I *think* I know what I'm talking about... most of the time. The goal is to provide some clarity, some help, some… well, at minimum some mild amusement. And honestly, isn't that a win in the age of doom-scrolling?
What if I don't understand something? Like, at all?
Then... ask! *I* might not get to your question. Maybe I don't understand it either! But the internet's a vast place, and there's always someone, somewhere, who's also scratching their head and trying to figure this out. See, imperfection is the *point*. Don't be afraid to ask, to clarify, to call me out on my nonsense. I'm probably making it up as I go along anyway!
Is this going to be a really long list? Because I don't have all day.
Probably. Haha. Kidding! ... Mostly. Look, I'll try to be concise. But like, I'm also a person. And people ramble. Especially when they're trying to explain things. So, yeah, this could be a long list. I'll try to break it down into manageable chunks. Promise! But hey, if you're reading this far, you're already invested. Good for you!
Can I trust this?
Hahahahahaha! Okay, I'm being honest: *trust me at your own peril*. Never take anything on the internet at face value. Do your own research. Verify, verify, verify. My thoughts, my feelings, my experiences...these are here to guide you. Take it with a grain of salt the size of the Dead Sea. That said, is it *accurate*? I *try* to be. I really, really do. I'm a big believer in truth... or at least, *my* version of the truth. It’s more likely you're going to get a general idea than a definitive answer. I can make mistakes, I can be wrong, and I can definitely waffle. You are going to have to use some discernment here. Consider me a starting point.
What is the purpose of the FAQ, anyway?
The purpose? Oh, man… okay. Besides the obvious aim of informing you about something? Well… maybe it's also about showing you that figuring stuff out doesn't have to be sterile. That it's okay to stumble, to be confused, to get off track. You are human, and it's okay to have doubts, to have questions. Isn’t that… the human experience? The point is to help. And also to maybe, just maybe, make you laugh a little along the way. If I can do that, I've done my job.
What kinds of things are included?
It’s going to feel… unstructured. There might be random anecdotes, personal experiences, and the occasional moment of me just… *venting*. Prepare for some stream-of-consciousness. I'll give you the basic info, but also I might include some real-world observations, the little things that you *don't* see in instructions. So, like, the stuff that *actually* matters. Like how to deal with the frustration of not understanding something. Because, let's be honest, that's half the battle, right?
Are there any specific things *not* included?
Probably. I'm not an expert on all things, of course. There are limits to what I *actually* know (don't laugh!). I'm not including the *really* technical stuff, just the important parts. I'm not going to be a professor. I am not going to have all the answers. I might also skip topics that are super sensitive. This is supposed to be helpful, not inflammatory. And I don't want to get sued! I will also refrain from providing medical advice, and financial advise. Basically, if it could possibly land me in trouble, or worse, hurt you, I'm avoiding it. Consider this a friendly guide to get you started... not a definitive encyclopedia.
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